Promising Criminal Justice Programs for DWI Offenders: Eaton County, Michigan DWI Court / Ignition Interlock Pilot Project
May
28
2013
Research has shown that ignition interlock devices alone are not effective in reducing recidivism among high BAC and repeat DWI offenders after removal of the device. The Eaton County DWI Court /...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, Public Policy
Statement on Recent NTSB Recommendations
May
16
2013
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued new recommendations to eliminate alcohol-impaired driving. The Century Council applauds the NTSB for its continued focus and leadership...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, News Responses, Public Policy
Join us in taking a Long Short Walk
May
08
2013
To launch Global Youth Traffic Safety MonthTM in the U.S., the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) held a rally today at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC. Joining hundreds of youth...
Partners, Public Policy, Teen Driver Safety, Teens
Alcohol Awareness Month comes to a close
Apr
30
2013
Alcohol Awareness Month is almost over but our work is far from over.  Our April goal was to ignite a million conversations about drunk driving and underage drinking - and we did it (by a lot,...
Ask. Listen. Learn., B4UDrink, Binge Drinking, Drunk Driving, Guest Writers, Kids, Media, Partners, Public Policy, Research, Teen Driver Safety, Teens, Underage Drinking
State Attorneys General talk about underage drinking
Apr
03
2013
Every year, The Century Council has the pleasure of partnering with Attorneys General from across the country to tape Public Service Announcements (PSA). This year our focus was on our new initiative...
Public Policy, Teens, Underage Drinking
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Apr
01
2013
April’s designation as Alcohol Awareness Month is the perfect time for The Century Council to share our commitment to responsibility – but we need your help.  “Join the...
Ask. Listen. Learn., Binge Drinking, Drunk Driving, Events, Media, News Responses, Parents, Partners, Public Policy, Teens, Underage Drinking
Our 8th annual PSA taping with Attorneys General features the IKnowEverything program
Mar
05
2013
For the past 8 years, we’ve taped Public Service Announcements with Attorneys General from around the country. Last week, we spent the entire day in downtown Washington, D.C. filming PSAs with...
Public Policy, Teen Driver Safety, Teens
Hardcore Drunk Driving Bill in Colorado Would Increase Penalties for Repeat Drunk Drivers
Feb
26
2013
“Colorado is one of just five states left with no felony DUI law,” said Colorado House of Representatives Minority Leader Mark Waller. Waller has been pushing for a stricter policy on...
Drunk Driving, Hardcore Drunk Driving, News Responses, Public Policy
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
Meaningful Reductions in Underage Drinking Documented in Report to Congress
Jan
09
2013
The recently released Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Report to Congress on the Prevention and Reduction of Underage Drinking shows encouraging results in the fight...
Kids, Public Policy, Research, Teens, Underage Drinking

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