Youth and adults who attend the Louisiana Get Out There training will learn research based, proven strategies that will focus on environmental change. Many of the strategies are a part of the Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol program and the National Academies of Science Report to Congress on Underage Drinking.



What is Environmental Change?

* Changing our culture

* Doing more than just educating kids about the dangers of alcohol


* Working with police to increase enforcement of underage drinking laws


* Implementing media campaigns

* Introducing new policies and laws


* Working with schools to ensure uniform enforcement of drug and alcohol violations


* Reducing alcohol advertising and reducing alcohol sponsorship of festivals and events where youth are present

Training Tracks for Louisiana GOT

* Laws and Ordinances
Learn what state laws and local ordinances are in effect across the country. Learn how the laws and ordinances were passed and how they are reducing underage drinking and drug use. Many of the most effective laws are in place because of youth advocating for them!!!

* Partnering with Law Enforcement
Hear directly from community activists and police officers who have worked together to educate members of law enforcement about the importance of strict enforcement of underage drinking and drug use laws. Learn how to effectively communicate with police officers to encourage action. Learn how to assist law enforcement with the overwhelming task of combating underage drinking.

* Reducing Illegal Sales of Alcohol
See how the prevention community can work with the alcohol industry, retailers, and restaurants to reduce illegal sales of alcohol to minors. Learn how to help these businesses recognize fake id's and take action when minors attempt to purchase alcohol.

* School Drug Violations
Do some schools in your area really crack down on students who drink or use other drugs while other schools seem not to strictly enforce these rules? Learn what schools across the country are doing to ensure equal treatment of violators regardless if they are the stars of the football team or members of the National Honor Society.

* Reducing Alcohol Advertising and Sponsorship
Does alcohol seem to be everywhere in your community? Do young children grow up seeing alcohol being advertised everywhere? Numerous studies show a link between alcohol advertising and underage drinking. Learn from community activists who have eliminated alcohol advertising and sponsorships at festivals, events, and stores.

* Developing Media Campaigns
Some of the most successful movements in the history of our country have occurred because of people successfully getting the word out. One of the main strategies in the National Academies of Science Report is for communities to develop effective media campaigns to reduce underage drinking and other drug use. Studies have also shown that effectively publicizing enforcement efforts reduces drug use. Learn what you can do in your community with your local media.

Training tracks are subject to change without notice.