Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Assessment, Strategic Planning ...

Appendix A: EUDL Technical Assessment Program GuideEach state should engage appropriate partners to develop and implement a comprehensiveprogram to prevent youth from drinking alcohol while under the legal age and to reduce theincidence of this occurring.This document describes the EUDL components and strategies that a state should employ andthe component and strategy criteria that they should meet. It also provides states guidance forconducting technical assessments of their programs. These assessments are conducted bypanels of outside experts, who identify the strengths and weaknesses of state EUDL programsand offer recommendations for program and system improvements. The outside experts shouldhave programmatic experience in the areas that affect underage drinking as well as nationalexperience with the issues presented.The components of a comprehensive EUDL program are interrelated. They include thefollowing:Program Management and Strategic Planning. State and local coalitions, strategic planning,program management and resources, data and records, and communications.Prevention. Highlighting and support for specific prevention programs that show measurableimprovement in the reduction of underage drinking; and engagement in prevention activities ofalcohol beverage enforcement agencies, law enforcement, alcohol service trainers, communitybasedprograms focusing on underage drinking, schools, employers, community coalitions, andyouth and youth programs.Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems. Systems that address underage drinking usingalcohol beverage regulations, laws, enforcement, publicity to enhance general deterrence,prosecution, adjudication, and probation supervision. They should assure that all juveniles incustody are handled in compliance with the Jail Removal Requirements of the JJDPA.Communication Program. A consistent and coherent program that supports priority policiesand program efforts and is culturally relevant and multilingual.Alcohol Use. Screening, assessment, and monitoring, both through the criminal and juvenilejustice systems and in cooperation with medical and health care settings.Program Evaluation and Data. Evaluation, records systems to capture underage drinking data,and information management and records systems.Many partners are needed to assure a successful EUDL program. Because each governordecides where the EUDL program will be located, the department housing the program in onestate may not be the same as in another. For a list of the current EUDL locations, consult thelisting at www.udetc.org/StateInformation.asp.I. Program Management and Strategic PlanningAn effective EUDL program requires strong commitment by the states and communities.Other elements of a good EUDL program are dedicated leadership, strategic planning,program management, and an effective communication program. While federal funds cannotOMB No. 1121-0329Approval Expires 02/28/201319OJJDP FY 2011 EUDL Assessment, Strategic Planning, and Implementation InitiativeOJJDP-2011-2997