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Indiana Alcohol Forum “Thinking Outside the Bottle”

This forum discusses the need for comprehensive reform in the criminal justice system to effectively address the issue of drunk driving. The forum also highlights the importance of education, prevention, and treatment in reducing drunk driving incidents. Key topics include the cultural acceptance of alcohol, inadequate communication and data management, and the consequences of drunk driving.

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Indiana Alcohol Forum “Thinking Outside the Bottle”

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  1. Indiana Alcohol Forum “Thinking Outside the Bottle” Criminal Justice -- Due to limitations within the Criminal Justice System, too many drunk drivers still occupy our roads.

  2. Three broad areas of concern • Criminal Justice • Education • Prevention and Treatment

  3. Description of the Problem: • Ingrained cultural issue in mobile society • Everybody drinks (Empathy with offender) • DUI vs DUID plus addiction issues • Inadequate statewide communication • No fluency with data

  4. Description of the Problem: • Ignorance of the drinker, more public awareness/prevention • Addressing repeat offenders more forcefully • Legislation/Legislators • FUNDING!!!!! • Logistical issues

  5. Scope of Problem: • Unsure of scope due to lack of data. • Overall acceptance of alcohol in other areas. • A room full of alcohol advocates can not agree. • Lack oif outrage.

  6. Consequences of the Problem: • Increased health care costs • Loss of productivity • Loss of work • Increased costs to consumer • Cost of overall support of legal system • Auto insurance

  7. Consequences of the Problem: • Increased number of criminal acts • Breakdown of family • increased problems • broken homes • modeled behavior

  8. Alternative Solutions (Pros & Cons) • Start with youth. Begin building stronger personalities. Early intervention results in later prevention. • Involve family with treatment • Possibility of Forfeiture • Vehicle • License

  9. Alternative Solutions (Pros & Cons) • Push for consistency in enforcement, prosecution and adjudication (punishment) • Raise taxes on alcohol. (A user fee) • More comprehensive license and criminal information databases. • Require treatment with probationary licenses.

  10. Alternative Solutions (Pros & Cons) • Develop a grassroots effort in support of organizations like MADD • Encourage beverage companies to get involved

  11. Who, What, When, Where & How: Television PSAs Statewide umbrella organization to deal with issues presented here. Develop an overall diversion plan. • Each county is responsible for this, involvement in this may be a start. • Use of suggestions here to use as a base guide.

  12. Who, What, When, Where & How: • Utilize media contacts to develop a more consistent message. • Increase law enforcement efforts dealing with DUI issues, including sobriety checkpoints.

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