Sue Scheff: Dangers of Underage Drinking and Driving – PSA Contest


Welcome to the 2009 Video Public Service Announcement Contest sponsored by McDivitt Law Firm!

Thousands of alcohol-related automobile accidents occur every year, and teens have higher than average alcohol-related injuries and deaths when compared to other age groups. Alcohol-related crashes are the second leading cause of teen death. McDivitt Law Firm invites local high school students to create unique and compelling PSAs that encourage fellow teens to abstain from underage drinking and/or the dangers of drinking and driving.

My PSA Contest

Thousands of alcohol-related automobile accidents occur every year, and teens have higher than average alcohol-related injuries and deaths when compared to other age groups. Alcohol-related crashes are the second leading cause of teen death. McDivitt Law Firm invites local high school students to create unique and compelling PSAs that encourage fellow teens to abstain from underage drinking and/or the dangers of drinking and driving.

A Few Ideas for Your PSA

Different Perspectives
Interview a police officer, DUI victim, or a friend to get a personal take on underage drinking and driving. Use different perspectives to tell your message.

Discuss the Repercussions of DUI
In addition to causing serious injuries and fatalities, driving under the influence of alcohol can result in a suspended driver’s license, juvenile detention, attorney fees and court costs, and probation. A DUI can also affect your academic career. Young DUI offenders face the risk of losing their academic eligibility, college acceptance, and scholarship awards.

The Cold, Hard Facts
Sometimes putting things into perspective is the best way to make your point. For instance, MADD reports that young drivers 15 to 20 years old are more often involved in alcohol-related crashes than any other comparable age group. Check out the links below to find out more information about the dangers of underage drinking and driving.

The Prize

Let’s get to the good stuff, as in THE PRIZE! What do you get if you win My PSA Contest? How does a new Apple MacBook with Apple Final Cut Express HD sound? Check out the specs below.

Apple MacBook
* 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display (1280 x 800)
* 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* Apple Final Cut Express HD

The Rules

All the rules for the contest can be found here: www.mypsacontest.com/faq.php. If you have a question or suggestion, send an email to info@mypsacontest.com, and we’ll get right back to you. Entries are due by Friday, April 3, 2009. Don’t forget to fill out the forms below.

Don’t Forget!

Add abbey@myPSAcontest.com to your e-mail address book so we can contact you.

Complete the form here: http://www.mcdivittlaw.com/psa-contest-2009.php - Scroll to the bottom.

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