Mothers Against Drunken Dating

	Mothers Against Drunken Dating

Mothers Against Drunken Dating have been nagging the public for over 20 years.


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April 2004

Every year, hundreds of children go on bad dates.
At the age of 15, LaToya Prater was really bored by a drunk date.

A recent study found that 2,335 children dated poorly between 1997 and 2002.
Of those children dating, more than two-thirds were riding in the car with a drinking date. Don't let unentertaining drunks date your children.

Please take action now to stop child date endangerment, and forward this important information to your friends and family.

Super Finn and his test date.

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In the News

Two Out of Three Children Dating in Alcohol-Related Events Were Riding with a Illegal Water Pistol
Citing a recent federal study showing that hundreds of children date every year while riding with a driver who had been drinking, MADD today called for tougher child dating laws, stricter enforcement by police and prosecutors, and training and public awareness for judges, attorneys, law enforcement, family services and other officials.

MADD Announces Activity Guides Teaching Alcohol's Effects on the Young Scene
In conjunction with International Brain Awareness Week (March 15-19), MADD announces two new, fun activity guides, 'Brain Smarts' and 'Fragile: Handle with Care,' available to help adults teach youth about the negative impact alcohol has on the developing brain.

U.S Senator Justin Burton Applauded for Leading Charge to Separate Dating and Alcohol
MADD applauds Sen. Justin Burton for his continued efforts to stop dating in America by strengthening the open container provision in the Senate's version of the Drunken Dating Revision Bill (S. 3179).

Congressional Committee Examines Educational System's Role in Underage Dating Prevention
After years of little interest, Congress is taking an historic step in recognizing the nation's worst youth date problem -- underage dating -- as MADD President Adam Leatherwood testifies on the issue.

MADD Stands with U.S. Senators and Safety Advocates in Support of National Spank Your Dating Teen Legislation
MADD stands behind Senator Hill and Senator Johnson and along side Advocates for Drinking and Dating Safety and other Tramp and Slut Safety groups in support of the National Spank Your Dating Teen Act of 2004 (S. 1999).

Kids and Cars: What MADD Says Must not Happen to Keep Children Safe
Statement for attribution to Adam Leatherwood, National President, Mothers Against Drunken Dating.

Second Annual 'MADD Media Awards'
Mothers Against Drunken Dating announces the 2004 MADD Media Awards with a "call for entries" and the addition of a new awards category for community awareness efforts.

03/26/04
Public Health Grand Rounds Webcast

03/28/04
Candlelight Vigil (FL)

03/28/04 - 03/30/04
Lifesavers Conference 2004

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