New study demonstrates that a comprehensive, community approach can reduce binge drinking
Aug
02
2012
Despite the fact that it is illegal for most college students to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages, 68% of college students have been drunk at least once in their lifetime, 64% report drinking...
Binge Drinking, News Responses, Public Policy, Research
MPD Car
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
Congress
Congress passes MAP-21, a landmark transportation bill
Jul
02
2012
After multiple extensions, years of negotiations and last minute changes, on June 29th, Congress passed legislation providing for stability of transportation in the US. Moving Ahead for Progress, or...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Public Policy
From Orlando, Livesavers Conference 2012
Jun
14
2012
The Century Council is at the 2012 Lifesavers Conference in Orlando, Florida, which is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year. Century Council staff attended the Opening Plenary which included...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Judicial Education, Public Policy, Research, Teen Driver Safety
Lifesavers Conference, 2012
Jun
13
2012
Lifesavers is the premier national highway safety meeting in the United States dedicated to reducing the tragic toll of deaths and injuries on our nation’s roadways. Drawing nearly 2,000...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Judicial Education, Public Policy, Research, Teen Driver Safety
Promising Criminal Justice Programs for DWI Offenders: Comprehensive Program in California
Jun
11
2012
The San Joaquin Superior Court Comprehensive DUI Program was created in response to the high rate of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities, high rate of recidivism and high number of Hispanic DUI...
Drunk Driving, Public Policy, Resources
Policy roundtable on underage drinking
Jun
07
2012
This week, Jaime Lotter from our Government Relations department participated in a roundtable on substance abuse and the role of the courts for the state of New York. We were invited by Senator...
Kids, Public Policy, Teens, Underage Drinking
Rhode Island SB 2568 will keep repeat offenders off the road
May
31
2012
The Century Council works every day to fight drunk driving and prevent underage drinking. One of the ways we do this is by working with our partners and helping states modernize and strengthen their...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Public Policy
NTSB's 'Reaching Zero' summit on impaired driving
May
16
2012
The Century Council’s President and CEO Ralph Blackman spoke at the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) Reaching Zero summit today. Reaching Zero represents a renewed focus on...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Public Policy

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