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Abstract #118164

Laura Donahue, Drug Prevention Resources, Inc., 1200 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 1500, Irving, TX 75038, 9725181821, ldonahue@dpri.com

This presentation will discuss the efforts of the Grand Prairie Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (GPMCA) community coalition to address the problem of illegal sales to underage youth. Using the Superbowl as a kickoff to discuss the issue of community alcohol problems with local alcohol retailers. THe coalition provided retailers with resources, educated them about the benefits of Server Training, and presented a Community Pledge for them to sign. Efforts also included collaboration with the local law enforcement and local media to ensure effective compliance and raise community awareness.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the efforts of the Grand Prairie's underage drinking coalition.
• Articulate the lessons learned from the coalition's efforts.
• Apply relevant lessons from the Grand Prairie project to their own work.

Keywords: Alcohol, Community Collaboration

Related Web page: www.dpri.com/Grand%20Prairie.html

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commercial supporters.

Recorded presentation