Instead of doling out small amounts to every community, the state chose to focus on dividing the money among the top 14 communities with teen substance abuse problems, said Jeannie Vickers, coordinator of prevention services at Tri-Town Community Action Agency. (Source: The Providence Journal)Vickers told the Journal that the Agency needed to generate some original ideas, knowing the state wanted more than just another "Just Say No" campaign. Instead, they created changes in law enforcement and ordinances related to underage drinking.
Labels: prevention, alcohol_abuse
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