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National Night Out 2017
ORGANIZATION: Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists
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9 people are interested
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT DAY
National Night Out Day is observed annually on the first Tuesday in August. It is a community police awareness-raising event in the United States.
National Night Out was created to increase awareness about police programs in communities.
Some of these programs include:
- Drug prevention
- Town watch
- Neighborhood watch
- Other anti=watch
One of the largest National Night Out events is on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. The Ogden Block Watch in Columbus organizes one of the largest festivals which include live music, food and entertainment.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Events around the country are normally organized by block watches, not-for-profit organizations, companies and police departments. These events can be as simple as backyard barbecues or as large as full-blown festivals. Join in a local National Night Out event near you. Post on social media using #NationalNightOutDay.
HISTORY
National Night Out has been celebrated since 1984 and is sponsored by the National Association of town Watch in the United States and Canada.
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About Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists
Location:
870 E Higgins Rd, Ste 131, Schaumburg, IL 60173, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) is to prevent deaths and injuries caused by intoxicated or distracted motorists and to assist impaired driving crash victims and their families in Illinois.
Description
We believe that being under the influence of alcohol, or any other drug, does not absolve one of accountability for ones actions; rather, the lack of accountability develops a climate of irresponsibility - and leads to an increase in the DUI problem.
We believe that the law enforcement agencies and the judicial system must be sensitive to the trauma of the victims of drunk/drugged driving in order to avoid causing still further emotional injury and to guard against inequity in the disposition of DUI cases.
We know that drunk/drugged driving is a complex social problem, and no single simple solution exists. Rather, a multifaceted solution encompassing many elements must include elements of education to heighten public awareness; formal education in primary and secondary schools, deterrence through law enforcement; and rehabilitation. Such an approach will require the coordination of public agencies and private organizations as never before.
Purpose
- AAIM heightens public awareness of the devastation caused by intoxicated motorists
- AAIM presses for effective legislation and strict enforcement
- AAIM involves the community in meeting its mission
- AAIM supports victims and their families emotionally, legally and financially.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
June 21, 2017
SKILLS
- Event Management
- Organization
- Fundraising
- Group Facilitation
- Youth Services
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 16