Jan
14
2010
This week, the New Jersey Legislature overwhelmingly passed “Ricci’s Law” toughening the penalties for DUI. The bill is named after Ricci Branca, a teen who was killed in a DUI hit and run while...
Jan
13
2010
As we approach the end of both the year and the decade, here's a countdown of what I think are the most helpful pieces of advice for parents of teenagers. You may be disappointed that certain...
Dec
22
2009
At The Century Council, we always try to let people know the danger created by drunk drivers over the holidays. Last year, 1231 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving fatalities between...
Dec
21
2009
Your once loving child is now a rude, snarly teenager. This too will pass, if you wait long enough. At least, it usually does It was Christmas Eve. "Nathan, how many times do I have to tell you to...
Dec
16
2009
The 2009 Monitoring the Future Study continues to reflect longer-term, gradual decline in underage drinking among American youth.  From 2004 to 2009 decreases were noted in lifetime, past year,...
Dec
07
2009
Complaints from your teen may not be as negative as they appear. It's their way of making contact "Mom, this orange juice tastes sour. It's gross. It's disgusting." Evan's mother takes a sip. "It...
Nov
09
2009
Last week, The Century Council honored Congressman Jim Himes for his support of efforts to curb underage drinking. During all the important debate and activities that he was involved in, we were...
Nov
04
2009
Yesterday, The Century Council spent the afternoon on Capitol Hill honoring Members of Congress who have been outstanding leaders in the fight to stop drunk driving and underage drinking. We began...
Oct
26
2009
The Century Council has been selected as one of Washingtonian Magazine’s “50 Great Places to Work” in 2009. The winners were selected after reviewing several criteria: the extent of challenging and...
Oct
22
2009
This week, groups all over the country have marked Teen Driver Safety Week, distinguished by efforts to encourage better driving habits and distraction-free driving among teens. One common theme in...

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