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 White Plains, NY - Westchester County Executive Andy Spano and Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore invite parents, police and school administrators to spend an evening at the Westchester County Court House on Tuesday, April 29 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. for “Getting on the Same Page: What Every Parent Should Know About Prom and Graduation Parties.”
A panel of experts will answer questions and offer advice on steps parents can take to ensure their children’s safely during this year’s prom and graduation party season. Members of the Teen Drinking Action Council will present a public service announcement produced for their peers. School officials and police will discuss the steps they are taking to closely supervise proms, provide safe transportation and carry out alcohol compliance checks at local stores and alcohol distributors.
Parents will be provided with valuable information on how to conduct safe, alcohol free after prom and graduation parties in their homes, how to proactively prepare their children to face challenging peer situations and how to manage health and legal issues, should they arise.
“We are pleased to take this opportunity to promote safety and educate parents about the dangers of teen parties, underage drinking and drunk driving,” said Spano. “Taking the time to share this important information is a critical step toward keeping our kids safe.”
“This summit is part of our ongoing effort to increase awareness of the problems we in law enforcement typically face around this time each year,” said DiFiore. “We want parents, police and school administrators to be our partners in protecting the lives of our children in Westchester.”
Registration and a short reception will begin at 6:30 pm in the first floor atrium of the Richard J. Daronco Court House located at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd in White Plains.
The summit is being organized by the Westchester Coalition for Drug & Alcohol Free Youth.
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