The following programs were developed by TREDS and are delivered by professionals in the community. Contact us for additional information.

Conversations with Teens about Sober Driving

This program will provide parents with information, tools, and resources to prevent underage drinking and driving.

Topics addressed in the program:

• The importance of meaningful and intentional conversations about alcohol, especially consuming alcohol and operating a motor vehicle
• The process of setting clear, consistent, and collaborative expectations and consequences that reflect the family’s values about alcohol use
• How to support teens based on generational norms, brain development, and sociocultural values
• Social Host Ordinances and how parents and guardians can protect themselves from the consequences of these laws

Understanding Social Host Ordinances

This presentation will provide attendees with information, tools, and resources to prevent Social Host Ordinance violations. It can be tailored to the needs of the organization to run for 30-60 minutes.

Topics addressed in the program:

• Facts about Social Host Ordinances and who they impact
• Consequences of violating Social Host Ordinances
• Dangers associated with underage drinking
• Conversations with teens about alcohol use

TREDS Tools:

Parent-Teen Sober Driving Contract

Download this sample contract to use as a foundation for developing your own contract with your teen. Contracting has been shown to be an effective tool that can enhance the parent-teen relationship and decrease risky behaviors when both parties engage in the contract development process and mutually agree to the terms.

Meaningful Conversation Starters

This valuable resource can shift the dialogue with your teen from lecture and accusation to conversation. Asking open-ended questions that demonstrate active listening and empathy can open a dialogue and allow each party to better understand the other’s point of view.

Understanding Social Host Ordinances