Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County
Driving to Reduce Underage and Binge Drinking
in County's Youth Population
College spring breaks and St. Patrick’s Day are coming, and for many young people who drink excessively, it’s a dangerous time to be on the road. The Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County (UPC) hopes to put a major dent in the number of motor vehicle crashes involving young alcohol-impaired drivers.
UPC Executive Director Diane Eckert being interviewed by WNEW.com reporter Karen Adams as UPC Board member Capt. Bruce Ferguson looks on during March 7 press event at the McLean District Police Station to announce major grant received by UPC for fight underage and binge drinking.
Virginia Targets Underage Drinking: 350 Alcohol Related Crashes Happen Every Year In Fairfax County, Va.
Written by Peggy Fox, WUSA 9, 7:13 PM, Mar 7, 2012
In Fairfax County alone, about 350 alcohol-related crashes among impaired drivers ages 15-24 occur every year, according to the United Prevention Coalition. Now, the groups has a new goal to bring down that number by tackling the "nationwide epidemic of underage binge drinking."
It's what killed Jeff Levy's son 15 years ago. He's convinced Jon, a Radford University student, knew better than to get in a car with a drunk driver. But since Jon Levy was drunk himself, his judgment was impaired and he did it anyway, says his father. It was a mistake that cost him his life.
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Police, coalition team up to combat underage drinking
by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer - FairfaxTimes
Adults who provide alcohol to minors will be prosecuted, police say Fairfax County Police have joined forces with the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County — now armed with additional federal funding — to curb underage drinking and its dangers.
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St. Patrick's Day, Spring Break accelerates teen drinking
By Bobbi Bowman, The McLean Patch, March 16, 2012
St. Patrick's Day celebrations which will begin today and spring college breaks in March mean it's a dangerous time for everyone to be on the roads --- especially young people who drink too much.
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PRESS RELEASE
March 7, 2012