West Virginia - Stop Underage Drinking

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State Reports – West VirginiaProgram description: WVCIA is the West Virginia organization that proactively addresses collegiatealcohol, drug, and associated violence issues through the use of evidence-based strategies to promotehealthy campus environments through self-regulatory initiatives, information dissemination, public policyinfluence, cooperation with prevention partners, and technical assistance. Members are representativesof the State’s campuses, agencies, and communities who encourage and enhance local, State, regional,and national initiatives through a commitment to shared standards for policy development, educationalstrategies, enforcement, evaluation, and community collaboration. This initiative is currently funded by agrant from the WV GHSP through its NHTSA Alcohol funds.DreamsaversNumber of youth servedNo dataNumber of parents servedNo dataNumber of caregivers servedNo dataNumbers pertain to the 12 months ending 06/30/2010Program has been evaluatedYesEvaluation report is availableYesURL for evaluation reporthttp://www.iihs.org/externaldata/srdata/docs/sr4306.pdfURL for more program informationNo dataProgram description: Coordinated law enforcement effort to restrict alcohol availability to underagepersons in both bars and retail carryouts.ABCA Statewide Enforcement ProgramNumber of youth servedNo dataNumber of parents servedNo dataNumber of caregivers servedNo dataNumbers pertain to the 12 months ending 06/30/2010Program has been evaluatedNoEvaluation report is availableNot applicableURL for report:Not applicableURL for more program informationhttp://www.abca.wv.govProgram description: Funded by WV GHSP through NHTSA funds and the WV Division on Justice andCommunity Services through EUDL funds.Driving under the influence (DUI) simulator: With funds from WV GHSP and State Farm philanthropies,ABCA has purchased and is operating a DUI Simulator that is being exhibited at high schools, colleges,and public events for the purpose of educating teen drivers on the dangers of drinking and driving.Underage Drinking Prevention Programs Operated or Funded by the State:Programs RELATED TO Underage DrinkingWV Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)URL for more program information: http:// www.wvsadd.orgProgram description: SADD is a peer-to-peer education, prevention, and activism organization dedicatedto preventing destructive decisions—particularly underage drinking, drug use, risky and impaired driving,teen violence, and teen suicide.Additional Information Related to Underage Drinking Prevention ProgramsState collaborates with federally recognized Tribal governments in the preventionof underage drinkingProgram descriptionState has programs to measure and/or reduce youth exposure to alcoholadvertising and marketingProgram descriptionNo recognized TribesNot applicableNoNot applicable782 Report to Congress on the Prevention and Reduction of Underage Drinking
State Reports – West VirginiaState has adopted or developed best practice standards for underage drinkingYesprevention programsBest practice standards description: All programs receiving Federal funds (EUDL, Substance AbusePrevention and Treatment Block Grant, Strategic Prevention Framework-State Incentive Grant,NHTSA, etc.) must select model programs or evidence-based practices for their underage drinkingprevention programs.Additional ClarificationNo dataState Interagency CollaborationA State-level interagency governmental body/committee exists to coordinate orYesaddress underage drinking prevention activitiesCommittee contact information:Name: Stephanie SouthallEmail: southall1@marshall.eduAddress: 100 Angus E Peyton Drive, S Chas, WV 25303Phone: 304-766-6301 x25Agencies/organizations represented on the committee:WV Prevention Resource CenterWV Alcohol Beverage Control AdministrationWV Governor’s Highway Safety ProgramWV Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health FacilitiesWV Division of Justice and Community Services (EUDL)WV State PoliceWV National Guard Drug Demand Reduction UnitWV Mothers Against Drunk DrivingWV Students Against Destructive DecisionsWV Department of EducationWV Collegiate Initiative to Address High-Risk Alcohol Use County Prevention PartnershipsA Web site or other public source exists to describe committee activitiesURL or other means of accessYeshttp://www.ru21wv.org;http://www.prevnet.org/wvpartnership/workgroups.aspxUnderage Drinking ReportsState has prepared a plan for preventing underage drinking in the last 3 yearsYesPrepared by: There is not a consolidated plan. However, many agencies have their own strategicplans that are used to apply for grants from the Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws andGovernor’s Highway Safety Programs.Plan can be accessed via: southall1@marshall.eduState has prepared a report on preventing underage drinking in the last 3 yearsNoPrepared byNot applicablePlan can be accessed viaNot applicableAdditional ClarificationThe coordinating committee, known as the Underage Drinking Prevention Workgroup, is staffed by theWV PRC and is a subcommittee of the WV Partnership to Promote Community Well-Being. It is fundedby the EUDL Grant and a SAMHSA Programs of Regional and National Significance Grant administeredby the WV PRC. In addition, the WV GHSP has supported this effort through equipment purchases andtravel assistance. In the past, this committee received funding from the SAMHSA SPF-SIG DiscretionaryGrant Program and the SAMHSA SAPT Block Grant Program. Our State’s SPF-SIG funds expired inSeptember 2010. At the same time, our Single State Authority pulled the funding for the UnderageDrinking Prevention Specialist position, whose role is to staff the Underage Drinking PreventionWorkgroup. Beginning in October 2011, the Underage Drinking Prevention Specialist will likely be fundedby the WV GHSP through the NHTSA Alcohol Programs Grant. The Single State Authority (WV BBHHF)has been represented on this workgroup. However, their attendance and participation has been minimal.Report to Congress on the Prevention and Reduction of Underage Drinking 783
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