DUI Presentation

Students

Campus presentations can be an effective tool for establishing a “norm” on campus of responsible, legal behavior regarding alcohol use.  Using a graphics program like Power Point or something similar, students can design a presentation that highlights relevant facts and statistics as well as policies and penalties that could be given to a variety of student organizations, including residence halls, Greeks, athletes, incoming freshmen or other key groups.

A great way to make a real impact is combine your presentation with a visual that will highlight a specific statistic.  Using what is called “social math,” you can take numbers and give them a tangible meaning.  For example, calculate the estimated cost of a DUI or DWI, including lawyer fees, fines, lost wages, etc.   Then using that number, determine what else that amount of money could buy like pizzas, music downloads, tennis shoes, or other relevant purchases for college students.

Another social math example could be to create a tribute honoring all those in the community or state killed or injured in a drunk driving crash.  In some cases, this has been illustrated by using a pair of shoes for every victim.  The shoes could line the campus sidewalks or the entrance into the school.

Lastly,2.1 million students between the ages of 18 and 24 drove under the influence of alcohol in 2004.  This number is more than the entire population of the state of New Mexico.  Or you could say that that it would be like every citizen in the states of Rhode Island and Montana getting behind the wheel after drinking.  How else could you illustrate the magnitude of 2.1 million impaired, college-aged students driving after drinking?