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Social Host
An Adventure in Policy Making
Hello All!Melissa DotterDrug Free Communities Program Marathon County Health DepartmentMarathon County AOD Partnership Council
Underage Drinking The Problem
5X
Underage Drinking The Consequences
SuicideSTDsPregnancy
Assaults
Other Drug Use
Drop Outs Addiction
Fighting
Brain DamageFalls
Poisoning Memory Loss
Death
Car Accident
Underage Drinking Why is this happening?
Access To Alcohol
Underage Drinking What is being done?
Retail Access
Underage Drinking What is being done?
Social Access
Social Host Ordinance
A 21st Century Solution to a Century Old Problem
2009-2010
2011-Today
Social Host OrdinanceWhat it is...
Forfeiture – Up to $5000
Penalizes ANYONE who PROVIDES A LOCATION for underage drinking to take place
What it isn’t...Duplication of State LawElimination of Parental Rights
Throw People in JailNot Same as Civil Liability
Social Host Ordinance
The Benefits
Underage drinking parties will not be tolerated!
Broader Definition
Social Host Ordinance
EnforcementReports of underage drinking parties are already being investigated…this ordinance wouldgive law enforcement one more tool tohold the person responsible for the location accountable…
Why Partner with Local Coalitions??
Power in DIVERSITY
Experts in PREVENTION
What’s the biggest perk?
Sharing the Load
What can Local Coalitions Do to Help?
Policies, Policies, Policies