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Prom Night Safety Tips
Tips For Parents
Know and discuss the School code of conduct before the prom with
your child.
Does the school code of conduct extend to off-site functions
that have been approved by the school?
Know who your child is attending the prom with and discuss the
events for pre and post prom parties with other parents.
Discuss the dangers of drinking and driving. New York State law
mandates arrest and license revocation/suspension of any person
under twenty-one driving with .02% or more Blood Alcohol Content.
(One drink!)
Talk with your child about the dangers of club drugs, warning
signs and who to notify for assistance.
Pre-plan and role-play answers that your child can use to get
out of uncomfortable situations. (e.g., offered alcohol, getting a
ride from an intoxicated driver, unwanted sexual advances, etc.)
Discuss guidelines and a curfew. Discuss the consequences of
violating these rules.
Discuss travel plans, use a reputable limousine service that
will not allow a person to bring, serve or introduce alcohol into
the vehicle.
Know who is driving to the prom and who will a passenger. Limit
the number of passengers to increase safety and reduce driver
distractions.
Know the location of post prom parties and who is sponsoring
them.
Talk to your teenager about the serious dangers and consequences
of underage drinking and driving.
If your child’s’ plans change, confirm the change with the
parents of other children.
Remind your child that you are there for them, if they need a
ride home or to an after prom affair
Tips for Teens
Alcohol is illegal for persons under the age of twenty-one
underage drinking is illegal and can result in arrest, injury, or
worse!
Don’t let friends’ drink and drive
Plan ahead—make sure you have a safe plan for prom night.
Discuss your plans with your friends, remind each other about
responsible decision-making and confronting peer pressure.
Do not accept any drinks from someone you do not know. If you
leave your drink, discard it and get a new one
Do not leave your possessions unattended
- Learn the warning signs for alcohol poisoning and drug
intoxication, contact 911 for assistance and immediate treatment.
- Take extra money or have a responsible person available for
transportation for a safe ride home or in case an emergency arises
- Remember to charge you cell phone and have it with you
- Know where you are and where you are going, keep your parents
and friends informed
- Trust your instincts, if you feel endangered or uncomfortable,
leave immediately.
- Intoxication by alcohol or drugs can lead to poor judgment and
dangerous situations.
- Remember to contact your parents if your plans change
- Practice and discuss answers you can use to get out of
uncomfortable situations
- Do not allow anyone in your car or limo that has drugs or
weapons. It is dangerous and every one in the car is at risk of
getting arrested
- It is illegal to alter your drivers’ license or any other form
of government identification.
Additional resources
New survey teens report pressure to engage in
high-risk behaviors on prom night and graduation night impacting
driver safety
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/05/10/072273.html
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