On April 5th, Px20 held a press conference in the Erie County Court Building on Delaware Avenue to kick off annual observance of “Alcohol Awareness Month.” As has been the case for several years, the focus of the effort was on underage drinking. Erie County Sheriff Timothy Howard was on hand to unveil his new community awareness campaign done in collaboration with Px20, “Party with Kids…Pay the Price!” Through posters, print ads, and billboards, the campaign drives home the message that adults who serve minors or allow underage drinking parties to take place in their homes run the risk of arrest and prosecution. Erie County District Attorney Frank A. Sedita, III also attended and echoed the sheriff’s message.
Px20 is a collaboration of ten different substance abuse prevention and mental health agencies providing services in Erie County. Under the guidance of the Erie County Department of Mental Health and the Buffalo State College Center for Health and Social Research, the group uses local data to ensure that appropriate programs are provided in areas where the risk factors that lead to alcohol and other drug abuse are most prevalent. Px20 also works together on public awareness campaigns to maximize the impact of limited resources. Preventionfocus is a proud member agency of Px20. For more information, go to www.Px20.org.
