Alcohol Policy Resource Center (APRC)

APRC Training, Education, and Resources

Prevention First’s Alcohol Policy Resource Center provides training, education, resources, and tools on evidence-based alcohol policy strategies to municipalities, local officials, law enforcement, and community coalitions focused on underage drinking in communities throughout Illinois. 

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We help communities reduce underage drinking and alcohol misuse. Our goal is to reduce alcohol use among those who are 12-25 years old in communities throughout Illinois.

Our Technical Assistance

Technical assistance services are offered to communities and coalitions engaged in alcohol policy work. Our assistance addresses a wide range of issues, including:

• Policy adoption
• Policy enforcement
• Use of the Strategic Prevention Framework
• Promotion of policies or strategies
• Reviewing policies for effectiveness
• Other areas that may address alcohol policy work and initiatives
• Effective implementation of environmental strategies

Training and Webinars

We are committed to providing expert-led training and webinars on evidence-based alcohol policies and environmental prevention strategies to local officials, law enforcement, and community coalitions focused on underage drinking. Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board-certified training for law enforcement is available by contacting the APRC.

For previous annual summaries, please contact the Project Administrator.