The assumptions and premises underlying currently operating programs to prevent youth from driving while intoxicated (DWI) were examined in this study. Results from both program reviews and site visits revealed cause for guarded optimism in youth anti-drinking-driving program planning. Results also suggested a move is occurring towards multi-component programs addressing multiple levels of social, psychological, and structural influence on drinking and driving. Despite these encouraging trends, programs generally lacked a strong theoretical base and tended to view problems as located within the individual. In addition, few programs provided adequate evaluations of their activities. The implications of these results for both program research and planning are discussed. (A)
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