South Dakota School Districts are working to prevent underage drinking and driving during the month of April. Many schools are trying to reach parents and help them keep their children from alcohol through the Parents Matter campaign. Parents Matter Program Coordinator, Darcy Jensen…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/04/DarcyJensen041211a.mp3|titles=DarcyJensen041211a]Jensen says that May is a dangerous month for teens and drinking and driving…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/04/DarcyJensen041211b.mp3|titles=DarcyJensen041211b]Jensen stressed the importance of talking to teens before an event such as graduation or prom…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/04/DarcyJensen041211c.mp3|titles=DarcyJensen041211c]According to Safe South Dakota dot com, since 2006, 49 South Dakota teenagers have died in underage drinking and driving crashes. In addition, 564 South Dakota teenagers suffered injuries related to underage drinking and driving.
(courtesy WNAX Yankton)