Super Bowl Sunday can be a great family day. If you're hosting a party, remember that 21 is the legal drinking age. Don't be a party to underage drinking. Parents, the alcohol advertisements during the game can be a good teachable moment; you and your children can talk later about what they thought about them and you can discuss the real dangers of underage drinking. Click for more information.
The Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County invites college-bound students and their parents to attend an upcoming "Perils of the College Drinking Culture" forum this year. The first event was held Jan. 11 at McLean High School, and the next will be March 28 at Mount Vernon High School. For more information, click here.
February has been declared National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month by President Obama. Can you recognize an unhealthy teen relationship? Do you know how to best help a friend, son or daughter who's in a troublesome partnership, at home or away at college? Click for parenting tips and to learn more.
Parents Who Host, Lose the Most
| New Youth Survey ResultsFairfax County Youth Survey Results: A Window into the Lives of Our Youth. Results of the recently released Youth Survey was presented during meeting of the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County on Jan. 23, 2012. | Saturday Night in the SuburbsSaturday Night in the Suburbs is a parent awareness program of the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County featuring an evening of dialogue with a panel of high school seniors on drugs and alcohol use, teen parties, parent supervision and enabling, the Internet and communication with parents. |
Let us know if you would like to earn community service hours by joining the UPC Youth Council and participating in UPC General membership meetings and events. Contact: Diane Eckert.
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| UPC in the NewsPanel Addresses College DrinkingUnified Prevention Coalition hosts event at McLean High School. By Alex McVeigh, Connection Newspaper, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 The Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County and the McLean High School PTSA presented "Perils of the College Drinking Culture" Wednesday, Jan. 11. The program featured a panel of speakers who discussed the health and legal consequences of underage and binge drinking, as well as a short film. Read more...Students and Parents Learn About Pressures of Binge-DrinkingMcLean High School PTSA hosts a panel discussion on the Perils of the College Drinking Culture, sponsored by the Unified Prevention Coalition. By Lori Baker, Mclean Patch Fairfax County students warned about dangers of drinking at collegeBy Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2:39 AM McLEAN, Va. — College-bound high school students in Fairfax County are getting a warning about the prevalence of binge drinking on campus. Read more...Tips for Talking with TeensTis the Season to Talk of Teens, Drinking, Drugs and the Holidays. Becky York of the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County sent along these reminders of teens, drinking and the holiday. Read complete Mclean Patch article
Unified Prevention Coalition Recognizes FCPSThursday, December 01, 2011 The Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County (UPC) has recognized Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for spearheading the creation of school-community coalitions working for alcohol, drug, and violence prevention and supporting the transition of the umbrella organization into an independent countywide coalition. Read more...UPC Highlighted on Cox CommunicationsUnified Prevention Coalition Executive Director Diane Eckert and Fairfax County Police Department's Bruce Ferguson discuss with Cox Communications efforts by the county coalition to prevent violence and drug and alcohol abuse by our youth. "Perils of the College Drinking Culture” Forum Returns in 2012 |
| Thu Feb 09, 2012 @ 7:00PM - "What's Love Got To Do With It?": Healthy Relationships and Dating |
| Sat Feb 25, 2012 @10:00AM - 02:00PM Youth Mental Wellness Fair |
| Tue Mar 27, 2012 @ 7:00PM - P.R.O.T.E.C.T. PTSA Parent and Student Program |
| Wed Mar 28, 2012 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM "Perils of the College Drinking Culture" Forum |
| Thu Mar 29, 2012 @ 7:00PM - "Saturday Night in the Suburbs" |
| Tue Apr 17, 2012 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM "Perils of the College Drinking Culture" Forum |
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