The District of Columbia's new tools in the fight against drunk driving
Jan
09
2013
This morning, the District of Columbia’s Mayor, Vincent Gray, signed bills into law that will aid in the fight against drunk driving. One bill sets minimum standards for breath test...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Public Policy
DWI Courts Tout Success Stories During Impaired Driving Prevention Month in December
Dec
27
2012
Heartfelt words of gratitude are ringing throughout DWI courts all over the country. I was particularly moved by Krista Heckman’s story and words as reported in the Denver Post. "I'm...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Judicial Education
Promising Criminal Justice Programs for DWI Offenders: Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program
Dec
26
2012
Since 1975, the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program has operated education and treatment programs across the Commonwealth and provides DWI offenders the tools and resources to make smarter choices...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Judicial Education, Public Policy
Usability testing of the Computerized Assessment and Referral System gets underway.
Dec
19
2012
A growing body of research has identified the fact that repeat DUI offenders often suffer from a number of psychiatric disorders (Shaffer et al., 2007), suggesting that untreated mental health issues...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Public Policy
Thanks to everyone who attended our Holiday Hill Event!
Dec
10
2012
Each year, there are many people and organizations working hard to put an end to drunk driving and underage drinking. These are very difficult tasks that can’t be done alone. As part of our...
Drunk Driving, Events, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Public Policy
What Do Reindeer and Ignition Interlocks Have in Common?
Sep
17
2012
Last week, Jaime Lotter, our Director for Government Relations and Traffic Safety, set out for Helsinki, Finland to learn about international traffic safety efforts at the Traffic Injury Research...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Public Policy, Research
Promising Criminal Justice Programs for DWI Offenders: Florida Judicial Outreach Liaison Program
Sep
13
2012
Florida’s Department of Transportation has developed strategic plans to address impaired driving and motorcycle safety, which require more involvement from Florida’s judges. To date, law...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Judicial Education
Hardcore Drunk Drivers - 70% of Drunk driving deaths
Aug
15
2012
More than 70% of drunk driving deaths in 2010 involved a driver with a BAC of over .15, twice the legal limit. As shocking as this statistic may be, this isn’t news. Despite a steady drop in...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Judicial Education
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Emergency legislation brings tough new DUI law to DC, effective August 1st
Jul
25
2012
From the office of the Attorney General of the District of Columbia, Irvin Nathan Enforcement of the District’s laws against drunk driving is a top priority of the Office of the Attorney...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Public Policy
Promising Criminal Justice Programs for DWI Offenders: DUI/Drug Court in Georgia
Jul
09
2012
The Athens-Clarke County DUI/Drug Court Program was created to address the need for more effective sentencing of repeat DUI and drug-related offenders. Including a treatment component in the...
Hardcore Drunk Driving, Public Policy

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