Dan DeMille Program Coordinator Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division

1. Dan DeMilleProgram CoordinatorExecutive Office of Public Safety and SecurityHighway Safety Division Collaborative Efforts Bring Massachusetts District Attorneys into the Statewide EUDL Plan

2. MA Data Trends Young driver fatalities have decreased from 81 in 2004 to 48 in 2009 32% of all MA motor-vehicle fatalities in 2009 Young driver incapacitating injuries decreased from 889 in 2004 to 204 in 2009 Under 18 DUI arrests down from 143 in 2006 to 101 in 2008 According to the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles and Merit Rating Board

3. MA EUDL Activities Previously focused on traditional programs Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Local Law Enforcement College/University Programming

4. New Partnership Opportunities EOPSS/HSD has an Unsolicited Proposal process Berkshire County District Attorney David Capeless submitted a proposal for funding for his office to take a leadership role in curbing UAD through a conference EOPSS/HSD is always looking to expand partnerships and embraced the idea

5. Funding Process EOPSS/HSD is unable to sole source any programming Developed a competitive Application for Grant Funding (AGF) Scoring based on items such as: Data/Problem Identification Community commitment Budget Evaluation component

6. Funding Original budget of $20,000 Based on quality of applications, worked with OJJDP to move funding around and increase to $50,000 5 applicants, 4 selected for funding Berkshire, Norfolk, Plymouth, Worcester

7. Programming Requirements Host at least one one-day conference that brings together stakeholders in youth’s lives to prevent underage drinking Create a plan that increases community readiness to deal with underage drinking Law enforcement and social norms

8. Programming Requirements (Continued) Host workshops addressing various topics: Emphasize the link between alcohol abuse and highway safety and other safety issues Enforcement issues such as social host law Stress responsible decisions regarding alcohol use Discuss school or other organizational policy Several other topic options

9. Youth Panel- Worcester

10. Budget: Allowable Items Speaker fees and travel Venue costs Working Lunch Postage Audio/visual and photography equipment Printed materials

11. Budget: In-Kind 25% soft match required in most EOPSS/HSD grants Allowable items include: Staff salaries Transportation/mileage for program meetings and associated trainings Preparation of reports Grant manager time

12. Reporting Requirements Monthly Reports Expenditure In-Kind Activity Final Report Successes Challenges Evaluation

13. Advantages New partnerships and collaborations Programming was tailored to unique local characteristics and needs Easier to form a unified and consistent response at the local level Increased level of involvement with new partners

14. Results Approximately 700 people attended the five conferences Creation of a training video for law enforcement Many opportunities for networking and future collaboration Chance to implement policy changes Over 90% rated programs as good or excellent Ideas to influence social norms

15. Challenges Generating media coverage Covering topics Holding youth interest for entire day

16. Continuing Activities Continued with schools- workshops, post prom parties, etc. (Plymouth) New Parents=Part of the Equation video (Norfolk) Statistical improvements in Prevention Needs Assessment Survey (Berkshire) Serving on Leadership Working Group for Substance Abuse Coalition for Central MA Youth (Worcester)

17. TIMOTHY J. CRUZDistrict Attorney Plymouth CountyEdward G Jacoubs M.S.W.Director of Grants and Sponsored Projects How Collaboration Brought Massachusetts District Attorneys Into The Statewide EUDL Plan

18. The Problem • Each year, nationwide approximately 5,000 young people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking; this includes about 1,900 deaths from motor vehicle crashes, 1,600 as a result of homicides, 300 from suicide, as well as hundreds from other injuries such as falls, burns, and drowning. • By age 18, more than 70 percent of teens have had at least one drink. • Teens drink less often than adults. But when teens do drink, they drink more than adults. On average, young people have about 5 drinks on a single occasion. • Of adults who started drinking before age 15, around 40% say they have the signs of alcohol dependence. That rate is four times higher than for adults who didn’t drink until they were age 21. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Surgeon General’s Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking: A Guide to Action for Communities. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General, 2007.

19. Strategies • Young people are influenced by what they see • It takes everyone in the community to make change happen

20. Strategies • Important to have a comprehensive strategy to prevent risky behaviors instead of creating numerous specific intervention strategies. • Caring Adults • Safe Places • Healthy Start • Effective Education • Opportunities to Help Others

21. EOPSS Funded Conferences • 2 Conferences: Brockton & Plymouth • Purpose: To highlight existing underage drinking strategic plans and to strengthen community support for the action steps required to implement those plans. • Audience: Social service providers, law enforcement, school personnel, health care providers, treatment center staff, etc.

22. Conference Speakers • Tim Cruz – opening remarks • The Honorable John T. Yunits Jr., Former Mayor of Brockton and current President of the Brockton Rox • State View of Prevention and Enforcement Kevin M. Burke, Secretary, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security • State View of Prevention and Addictions Michael Botticelli, Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services at the MA Department of Public Health • Effects of Alcohol on Adolescent Development- K. Megan Skelding, M.A., Clinical Director WATC

23. Conference Speakers • Brockton CMCA Coordinator Juliana Langille • Environmental Strategies Stephanie Patton • Restricting Alcohol at Community Events; Lessons Learned (Scituate/Plymouth) • Enforcement Strategies - Chief William Conlon, Brockton Police Department – Chief Michael Botieri, Plymouth Police Department • Court Diversion Program - Daniel Alexander • Working Lunch/Youth Panel • Civil Liability - Campbell Associates

24. Conference Outcomes • Reinforce that UAD is a community-wide problem and we are all part of the solution. • Mobilize community members to examine weaknesses or gaps in local policies/ordinances and take action to strengthen these policies. • Introduce environmental strategies/what works in UAD prevention. • Recruit community members & identify new collaborations to support local evidence-based programming. • Hear from youth and resident’s voice

25. District Attorney’s Programs • Juvenile Diversion • Adult Diversion • Sticker Shock • SAMHSA Drug Free Communities (DFC) • Plymouth County Drug Education Camp • Compliance Checks with local police using local college undergrads • “Strengthening Families” • America’s Promise – Positive Youth Development

26. Juvenile Diversion ProgramOverview • Created in 1976 • Juveniles with no prior record, charged with nonviolent offenses who do community service and/or educational classes, can have their case dismissed prior to arraignment by the DA’s office • Aimed to create an alternative to the traditional court process for first time juvenile offenders • Over 300 defendants annually • Each defendant completes 30 to 40 hours community service

27. Juvenile Diversion ProgramEligible Offenses • Minor in possession of alcohol • Minor transporting alcohol • Disturbing the peace • Disorderly conduct • Operating a motor vehicle without a license • Shoplifting

28. Juvenile Diversion ProgramAlcohol Related Offenses • If a juvenile is charged with an alcohol related offense, he/she must complete a comprehensive online course offered by 3rd Millennium Classrooms at a cost of $55.00. • The juvenile’s parents may take the class at no additional cost. The goal is to encourage an open dialogue between the two.

29. Juvenile Diversion ProgramSuccess Rate • There has been a consistent success rate of approximately 93% while under the Diversion contract. • Out of all the juveniles who completed the program, 86% have not become involved in the juvenile court system again.

30. Adult Diversion ProgramOverview • Started as a pilot program in 2005 in the Hingham District Court. • Today, over 1500 adults have successfully completed the program. • Requires all participants charged with an alcohol related offense to attend four educational classes at High Point Treatment Center at a cost of $125.00.

31. Adult Diversion ProgramWho is eligible? • Young adults (17 until their 21st birthday) • No prior record charged with: • Possession of Alcohol • Disorderly • Disturbing the Peace • Trespassing

32. Adult Diversion ProgramRequirements • The adult meets with a Diversion Officer to go over the contract. • Adult must attend educational program. • Adult must complete 8 hours of community service.

33. Adult Diversion ProgramAlcohol Education • Highpoint Facility • Week 1- Introduction and self-test questionnaire • Week 2- Emotional and Physical Effects of Alcohol and Drugs • Week 3- Legal Aspects/ Consequences • Week 4- Choices, Healthy Decisions, Self-Reflection Essay

34. Adult Diversion ProgramSuccess • 97% of the adults in the Diversion Program complete their requirements of the program. • This spares the adult of a record or CORI.

35. Sticker Shock Program Sticker Shock is designed to reach adults who might purchase alcohol legally and provide it to minors.

36. Plymouth County Drug Education Camp • Sponsored by the D.A.’s Office • The program is offered free of charge • Students spend a week learning skills to resist alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, and violence • Over 500 kids attend annually for last 10 years

37. District Attorney Public Information Outreach • Visit High Schools During Prom Season • Brochures • Educational outreach to parents • PSA on Local Cable • Informational Table at Brockton Rox games

38. Visit High Schools During Prom Season • Educate students on the dangers of underage drinking • Educate students on the criminal penalties • Post Prom Parties • Mandatory community meeting to qualify for Prom tickets (Parent and Child)

39. Brochures

40. Massachusetts’ Law Underage Drinking and the Law

41. Criminal Liabilityfor Adults

42. Adults MGL chapter 119 § 63Contributing to the delinquency of a minor.Penalty:Maximum 1 year in jail and/or $500 fine.

43. Adults MGL chapter 138 § 34Sale, delivery, furnishing alcohol to person under 21 years old.Penalty:Maximum 1 year in jail and/or $2,000 fine.

44. Criminal Liabilityfor Minors

45. Minors: Obtaining Alcohol MGL chapter 138 § 34A Minors: purchase or attempt to purchase alcoholic beverage. Penalty: $300.00 fine. License suspended for 180 days. MGL chapter 138 § 34C Minor in possession/transports/carries alcoholic beverages. Penalty: First offense - Maximum $50 fine. Second and subsequent offense - Maximum $150 fine. License suspended for 90 days.

46. Minors: OUI MGL chapter 90 § 24 Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol. (OUI) Penalty: Range from first offense/alcohol program and license suspension to up to 5 years in prison for a 5th offense. *Under 21 - Refusal or a BT of .02 or greater. Immediate 180 day license loss. *Age 17-21 – 1st offense with BAC .20 or greater. 14 Day Inpatient Program REQUIRED

47. Minors: causing injury or death MGL chapter 90 § 94G - OUI motor vehicle homicide Penalty: Up to 15 years in prison, 1 year mandatory, and up to $5,000 fine. 15 year license suspension first offense. MGL chapter 90 § 94G - OUI serious bodily injury Penalty: Up to 10 years in prison and up to $5,000 fine. MGL chapter 265 § 13½ - Manslaughter by motor vehicle Penalty: Up to 20 years in prison, 5 years mandatory jail sentence. Up to $25,000 fine. License loss 15 years to life.

48. PSA