Prevention Unit Overview & History
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Overview
The Arizona Department of Liquor's Prevention Unit is a community-based resource focused on educating youth in school and non-school settings about the dangers associated with underage drinking. Some of the dangers include the legal, physiological and long-term impacts associated with underage drinking. To accomplish this effort, a detective from the Prevention Unit provides instruction to youths about alcohol awareness during a one-hour presentation and assists community organizations enact social host ordinances to protect their youth. Additionally, the Prevention Unit regularly attends community events and safety fairs to further its reach.History

Underage drinking is a local and national public safety concern and the Prevention Unit fully recognizes the need for a multifaceted approach. The Prevention Unit's efforts include:
- Assisting in creating a state statute to reflect the goals and objectives of a social host ordinance
- Working closely with community-based coalitions in regards to underage drinking prevention efforts
- Conducting educational contacts with licensed establishments
- Participating in community events based on the ideologies of the Lavidge campaign, which involves community outreach regarding anti-underage drinking efforts
- Educating youth in both school and non-school settings about "Alcohol Awareness for Teens"
- Educating at-risk youth about long-term impacts regarding underage drinking
- Educating sworn law enforcement officers and academy recruits about liquor laws and fake ID recognition techniques