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Policies that do not include all events and (e.g., class trips, athletic areas) Lack of identification of early problem behaviors Early underage drinking behaviors can often be identified by educated parents, school staff, etc. When underage drinking behavior is identified and it is not addressed sufficiently, an opportunity is missed to prevent future underage drinking and the consequences that often come with it. Low capacity of adults to identify signs of underage drinking by youth Insufficient penalties, including too lax, without an educational opportunity, or lacking follow through, when underage drinking is identified Improved screening and referral systems Community media advocacy DUI CRASHES Risk factor/underlying condition General description of risk factor/underlying condition Possible contributing factors Possible strategies to employ Lack of identification of problem behaviors Many DUI offenders already have a DUI conviction. When an initial or subsequent charge does not lead to appropriate intervention, an opportunity is missed to prevent future drinking and driving and the consequences that often come with it. Insufficient screening processes in systems that could potentially identify those with drinking problems or inclinations to drive after drinking Insufficient penalties, including those too lax or without a proper screening, treatment, or educational opportunity, or penalties lacking follow through Improved screening and referral systems Community media advocacy Insufficient enforcement of laws Even when sufficient laws are in place, enforcement may not be adequately funded or equitably or properly enforced. Also, proper enforcement may Lack of use of appropriate best practice enforcement operations Insufficient levels of enforcement, overall or in a part of a county, due to lack of funding, training, or prioritization Adjudication systems enhancement
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