Alex+Creese's+Democracy+Project-+Reforming+DUI+Legislature+and+Combating+Underage+Drinking+to+Reduce+Drunk+Driving

a) After the "Per Se" law was passed, the percent and number of traffic deaths in Rhode Island has decreased. This shows that the new, tougher laws are more effective in combating drunk driving. However, the current policies only go so far. Roughly half of all traffic fatalities in Rhode Island are casued by alcohol. Tougher and severer penalties would be effective in preventing and curtailing the deaths and injuries associated with driving intoxicated. Underage drinkers are historically a demographic that contributes heavily to drunk driving. 60% of all teen deaths involving car accidents are alcohol-related. a) A step-by-step narrative of the way that your group addressed the problem b) Include discussion about which steps were successes and what you may do differently next time a) A discussion of your achievements and limitations b) Suggestions for what could be done next a) Each member of the group must submit a reflection which includes their thoughts about: i) what they learned about democracy from participating on this project ii) what they learned about themselves from working on this project iii) what they learned about cooperating with others from working on this project a) Each portfolio must include a minimum of one artifact from each of the following sub sections. You should include all artifacts that were actually created and you may also add ones which you did not use but could have used. i) Public Education (1) We will create leaflets, flyers, and posters that educate the public on the horrors of drunk driving. (2) Newsletters (3) Reports (4) Public Hearings, Candidates nights (5) Film or video screenings (6) Internet, blogs, Pod casts ii) Direct Action (1) Boycotting/Buycotting (2) Picketing (3) Demonstrations and Protests (4) Strikes (5) Nonviolent Civil Disobedience iii) Citizen Lobbying (1) Writing a bill & finding a sponsor (2) Testifying at committee hearings (3) Persuading Legislators iv) The Media (1) Letters to the Editor (2) Op-Ed Articles (3) Earning Media in Feature Articles (4) Call-in shows/ Guest Shows (5) PSAs (6) Radio Shows (7) News Releases / News Conferences (8) Media Events
 * 1) Introduction to the problem **
 * 2) Strategies employed**
 * 3) Outcomes of the project**
 * 4) Reflections on the Project**
 * 5) Appendix: Ways of Acting**