Two out of three youth report alcohol is easy to get from their home or the home of a friend or relative.

The Poe Center, in coalition with several local community organizations, is working to empower parents with the resources to talk with their children about the dangers of underage drinking.
The goal of the Talk It Up. Lock It Up!™ campaign is to encourage parents and community caregivers to secure and monitor alcohol in their homes. Learn more in the video below:

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Talk It Up. Lock It Up!™

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Talk it Up...

It’s never too early to start the conversation.

Talk to your child about your clear expectations around the use of alcohol and the dangers of underage drinking.

Check out this video on how to start the conversation:

Lock It Up!™

The home is the number one place youth access alcohol. It’s important to monitor and secure alcohol in the home.

– Monitor: Take inventory and regularly check any alcohol in the home.
– Secure: Make sure alcohol is not easily accessible by putting it in locked spaces.

Tips for how to lock and secure.

Different Types of Locks

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