The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young adults ages 12-20 in communities throughout the United States.
The program aims to:
(1) address norms regarding alcohol use by youth, (2) reduce opportunities for underage drinking, (3) create changes in
underage drinking enforcement efforts, (4) address penalties for underage use, and/or (5) reduce negative consequences associated with underage drinking (e.g., motor vehicle crashes, sexual assaults).
In addition, applicants will build on strategic plans that were developed under a Drug Free Communities (DFC) award utilizing the strategic prevention framework model which aims to address underage drinking behaviors.