This is a joint effort.

Schools are making a very strong effort to provide intervention programs and crisis programs that really identify the needs of kids at early stages.

The party is just one small piece of the larger prevention effort, but it is vital to teach young people that having fun does not need to involve alcohol,

Oh, I suppose, something like 'Remember our discussion?' Or maybe it's an invitation to dinner. I don't know -- I don't read them.

A strenuous effort must be made to train young people to think for themselves and take independent charge of their lives.

The difference this year has been our defensive effort. This group bought into the team concept and it has worked.