Changing Organizational Practices

• Encourage local District Attorneys to eliminate the practice of ‘busting down’ or down-grading DWI charges (i.e. changing a DWI arrest to a Public Intoxication charge)
• Encourage county commissioner’s court to require the use of ignition interlock as a condition of bond when DWI offenders must be released due to jail overcrowding
• Review and update your facility’s stance on providing toxicology reports to District Attorney’s offices when a crash fatality or permanent injury occurs
• Work with hospitals to implement Screeing, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)

Fostering Coalitions & Networks

• Participate in local coalitions (i.e., MADD coalition, Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, etc.)
• Plan interventions with multiple partners, including: law enforcement, alcohol retailers, community leaders, schools, parents, etc.

Educating Providers

• Promote “Server Education” programs for bartenders and staff who serve alcohol at restaurants
• Provide a presentation on alcohol metabolism to staff
• Host a MADD Death Notification Training seminar for staff and professionals

Promoting Community Education

• Participate in community education campaigns, such as MADD’s “Tie One On For Safety,” Red Ribbon Week, etc.
• Promote “Safe Rides” programs
• Support enhanced enforcement efforts (retailer compliance checks) to reduce alcohol sales to minors

Strengthening Individual Knowledge & Skills

• Implement Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)

For more information, go to:

• https://www.thecommunityguide.org/topic/motor-vehicle-injury
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK37581/