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Parents Who Lose
Don’t be a party to teenage drinking.
It’s against the law!
Call 1-866-UNDER21 to report violations.
Contact Information:
Debra Fuchs Nadeau Ed.D., Director
Phone (845) 295-4030 or e-mail dfuchs@scboces.org
Lorraine Welch, Administrative Assistant
Phone (845) 295-4036 or e-mail lwelch@scboces.org
Public awareness campaign
Subject: Underage drinking
Target audience: Parents of teens
Objective: Inform parents that:
• It is illegal to host or allow teen drinking parties in your home.
• It is unhealthy and unacceptable for anyone under age 21 to drink.
• It is unsafe and illegal for teens to drink and drive.
• Parents can be prosecuted under the law.
• Everything associated with a violation, such as personal property can be confiscated.
Brought to you by Sullivan County BOCES - Prevention Services Department.
The Parents Who Host Lose the Most Program originated with Ohio Parents for Drug Free Youth.
Underage Drinking Laws
What parents should know:
• As a parent, you cannot give alcohol to your teen’s friends
under the age of 21 under any circumstance, even in your own home, even
with their parent’s permission.
• You cannot knowingly allow a person under 21, other than your
own child, to remain in your home or on your property while consuming
or possessing alcohol.
If you break the law:
• You can face a maximum sentence of one year in jail and/or a
$1000.00 fine.
• Others can sue you if you give alcohol to anyone under 21 and
they, in turn, hurt someone, hurt themselves or damage property.
• Officers can take any alcohol, money or property used in committing
the offense.
Things you can do as a parent:
• Refuse to supply alcohol to children other than your own in your
home or on your property.
• Be at home when your teen has a party.
• Make sure that alcohol is not brought into your home by your teen’s
friends.
• Talk to other parents about not providing alcohol at other events
your child will be attending.
• Create alcohol-free opportunities and activities in your home
so teens will feel welcome.
• Report underage drinking by calling the anonymous, toll-free hotline
at 1-866-UNDER21.
Questions or comments about this site please email: dkarkos@scboces.org
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County BOCES | 6 Wierk Avenue Liberty, New York
12754
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