Teens
Before Friday’s DHS Prom, Darien Youth Groups and Darien Police Publicize Law and Risks of Underage Drinking
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With Darien’s Junior Prom on Friday and graduation right around the corner, Thriving Youth Darien, other youth groups in town and the Darien Police Department are reminding teens and their parents to do so responsibly and legally. — an announcement from Thriving Youth Darien
Connecticut’s Social Host Law holds parents and property owners liable for underage drinking and/or cannabis use that occurs in their homes. A person convicted of violating this law may be fined up to $2,000 and receive up to one year in jail. According to Thriving Youth Darien’s 2023 Youth Survey, 69% of high-school aged youth believed it would be sort of or very easy to access alcohol, and 53% report getting alcohol from an adult or parent with their permission. ‘Sticker Shock Campaign’ for Safety
To address these concerning findings, Youth representatives from Thriving Youth Darien, The Community Fund of Darien’s Youth Asset Team, and The Depot’s Students Against Destructive Decisions group and Volunteer Club are conducting “Sticker Shock campaign.”