Thursday, April 9, 2009

Ever Pull a U-Turn?

"Ever Pull a U-Turn? This One Will Help Keep Our Young Adults Alive. Look, we're going to be honest. Talking to 16-20-year-olds about avoiding drunk driving and other destructive behavior isn't easy. At all. Peer pressure, social stigma, the Internet and beyond all tell young adults that everyone their age is drinking and that they're outcasts if they don't join the party.

But, here's the kicker: Research suggests that the opposite is true. The majority of our young people are making smart decisions and abstaining from drinking and driving. We need to encourage and empower our young people to continue making smart decisions and help them understand that their commonly used phrase, “everybody is doing it,” just isn't true.

So, not everyone is drinking. Not everyone is doing drugs. And yet, more and more young adults are dying in drunk driving crashes every year. The PA DUI Association wants that to change. Our response? The U-Turn campaign.

We're hosting a webcast for you – the teachers, parents, police offers and others who care about our youth – so you can see what we have planned for U-Turn, ask questions, give feedback and find out how you can help. We can't do this without your support, so your involvement is really important to us. Please mark your calendars and make plans to join us.
It's easy to get involved. Just visit www.pullayouee.com, sign up and we'll send you all the details. Then, tune in on Thursday, April 30th to participate. Come help us change perception across our state and save young lives while we're at it."

Team DUI Pennsylvania DUI Association
PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency

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