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Prevention First’s Alcohol Policy Resource Center provides training, education, resources, and tools on evidence-based alcohol policy strategies to municipalities, local officials, law enforcement, and community coalitions focused on underage drinking in communities throughout Illinois.

Youth access alcohol either from social or retail sources. Social access is when youth get alcohol at a party, from thei...
05/27/2026

Youth access alcohol either from social or retail sources. Social access is when youth get alcohol at a party, from their parents, a sibling, or a friend. Retail access is when youth purchase or take alcohol from a store, restaurant, or bar. Retail access also includes youth ordering alcohol to be delivered or shipped to their home. How do we help parents and guardians make the right choice not to provide alcohol? The APRC has a new resource on Parental Provision of Alcohol. https://bit.ly/ParentProvision

Law enforcement offers a unique and valuable perspective on substance use prevention. Because prevention coalitions stra...
05/21/2026

Law enforcement offers a unique and valuable perspective on substance use prevention. Because prevention coalitions strategize from multiple angles, they can bring broader perspectives to evidence-based strategies to address issues before they become law enforcement problems. Coalition membership fosters positive collaboration within a community to prevent youth substance use, benefiting law enforcement and the community. The APRC has created an infographic highlighting the benefits of law enforcement/coalition engagement.
https://www.prevention.org/Resources/54d33c16-b3b5-4712-b8ad-3ef259b3c992/Law%20Enforcement%20%20Coalition%20Engagement%20FINAL.pdf

Contributing factors should be considered along with consumption patterns when looking for youth alcohol use solutions. ...
05/18/2026

Contributing factors should be considered along with consumption patterns when looking for youth alcohol use solutions. You can’t solve a problem without knowing what it is. The APRC has a Contributing Factors infographic:https://www.prevention.org/Resources/cbd114ed-c389-472b-8be0-c2f31f1a8be4/AlcoholPreventionStrategyPolicy.pdf

Sometimes, people just don’t know. That’s how norms stay the same. Let’s start the conversation that most youth don’t dr...
05/13/2026

Sometimes, people just don’t know. That’s how norms stay the same. Let’s start the conversation that most youth don’t drink alcohol; however, it’s still the most used substance by youth in Illinois and across the country. Be a part of the solution. Prevention works! Check out the APRC website for resources on alcohol environmental policies and strategies to prevent youth alcohol use. https://www.prevention.org/alcohol-policy-resource-center

Check out the latest Voices in Prevention Podcast highlighting how the Alcohol Policy Resource Center (APRC) partnered w...
04/30/2026

Check out the latest Voices in Prevention Podcast highlighting how the Alcohol Policy Resource Center (APRC) partnered with SUPP agencies to provide hands-on support through policy reviews, cross-community comparisons, and environmental scans. You’ll also hear real-world examples, including APRC’s collaboration with the Ecker Center to review a Social Host Ordinance, and support given to two SUPP agencies in conducting environmental scans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdAGLbnZOnU
You can watch other Voices in Prevention episodes here: https://www.prevention.org/substance_use_prevention_training_and-_technical_assistance/supp_grantee_information/

Alcohol outlet density regulation is when a regulatory entity, such as a municipality, limits the number of alcohol reta...
04/28/2026

Alcohol outlet density regulation is when a regulatory entity, such as a municipality, limits the number of alcohol retailers, such as bars, restaurants, and liquor stores, in a given area through licensing or zoning processes. Regulatory powers can work with their communities to discuss neighborhood economic development and investment by limiting the number of alcohol outlets. The APRC has an infographic highlighting the benefits.https://www.prevention.org/Resources/9c52195c-f6c8-4323-9bdd-51ad6d787227/Outlet%20Density.pdf

Festivals and community events are vital to a town’s culture. They can help communities and businesses by bringing peopl...
04/20/2026

Festivals and community events are vital to a town’s culture. They can help communities and businesses by bringing people together to celebrate and make memories. Businesses, non-profits, and other organizations that host events rely heavily on alcohol sales. Events with alcohol can increase the risk of underage drinking, violence, impaired driving, and vandalism. Use the APRC Special Events Toolkit to ensure your event is safe for everyone involved. The toolkit can be downloaded as a whole resource, or you can download and customize the appendices. https://www.prevention.org/alcohol-policy-resource-center/tools-and-resources/special-events-toolkit/

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