UPC's April 13 conference for middle school students and parents featured noted neuropsychologist William Stixrud, Ph.D., talking about the mysteries of the teen brain. A variety of workshops for students and parents were held. Read more.
THE PARTY'S OVER: This ad from the Unified Prevention Coalition will be appearing in Fairfax County Connector buses and other places with the message "Don't Drink and Drive." To see a movie version of the ad, click here.
SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS: This ad from the Unified Prevention Coalition will be appearing throughout the county to remind residents that police routinely do sobriety checkpoints. A movie version of the ad will appear in local theaters.
Keep Teens Safe This Prom and Graduation Season. Read more
HELP PREVENT PRESCRIPTION ABUSE: Join the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County and its Fairfax County partners by dropping off unused or expired medicines at Fairfax County Police district stations May 27-June 1. More information by clicking here.
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, social media, and communication with parents. View more details
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation April 30 recognizing May as "Parents Who Host, Lose the Most" month in Fairfax County. Click to view more.
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