Following is FIVS-Assure’s list of initiatives and resources of good practices around the topic of educating young people.
The Health Promotion Agency provides an interactive flash tool that demonstrates the effects that alcohol has on the various parts of the human body.
Sponsor: New Zealand Health Promotion Agency
Date: ongoing
Implementation: Oceania
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An article directed for teens explaining how alcohol affects the body. Also includes advice on how to deal with peer pressure and how to get help.
Sponsor: Nemours
Date: last reviewed in September 2016
Implementation: North America
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The Wine Information Council is an online public scientific database that gathers, assesses and disseminates research about wine, health and social aspects.
Sponsor: Wine in Moderation – Art de Vivre programme
Date: 2017
Implementation: International
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Drink Smart is Beam Suntory’s social responsibility initiative provides information about how alcohol affects your body and treats the issue of how to have a safe night out. The site also contains Beam Suntory’s commitments to responsible drinking by offering advice on how to be a role model for safe drinking.
Sponsor: Beam Suntory
Date: 2019
Implementation: International
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Binge Drinking: Girl’s Night Out is a graphic display of the effects binge drinking can have on a young woman after a “night out.”
Sponsor: U.K. Home Office
Date: 2008
Implementation: Europe
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A lesson plan and assessment to teach high schoolers about the dangers of drinking and driving and exploring the effectiveness of anti-drinking initiatives.
Sponsor: MediaSmarts and Health Canada
Implementation: North America
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DrinkAware is website that provides information on safe ways to travel home, including designating a driver.
Sponsor: DrinkAware
Implementation: Europe
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PASS (Proof of Age Standards Scheme) is UK’s national guarantee scheme for proof-of-age cards. The goal is to establish a common standard; an easily recognisable identity card to protect retailers of age-related sales from fake cards.
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Challenge 21 is a scheme that has been raising awareness among publicans and their staff of the need to be vigilant in preventing underage sales. Challenge 21 is also a national poster campaign aimed at encouraging consumers who look under 21 to carry their IDs. Pub companies are sent posters which can be displayed in pubs letting those who appear under 21 know they may be asked for proof of age. The posters describe what the acceptable forms of ID are — a card with the PASSlogo, a photographic drivers license or a valid passport.
Sponsor: British Beer and Pub Association
Date: 2010
Implementation: Europe
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An initiative to ensure that all alcoholic beverages are labeled with a “Not for Sale to Under-18s”. Training provided to nearly 100,000 retail staff.
Sponsor: East African Breweries Limited
Date: 2015
Implementation: Africa
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