Monthly Archives: July 2011

symbol-ize yourself

  Above the Influence offers up some cool, interactive artwork that you can feature on your mobile device or computer — and you can post animations about what being “above the influence” means to you on your social network profile. Each design in the “Symbol-ize Yourself” section contains thoughts and reasons why living Above the [...]

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From the 2011 Leadership Summit – “You’re Not Alone”

In March 2011, teens in Ventura, CA gathered for a Leadership Summit to explore social issues and discuss their ideas for possible solutions for reducing underage and binge drinking and impaired driving in their community. Activities included improv games and social change theatre exploration, videomaking, writing, and discussion. Here is a speech presented during the [...]

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Help turn cars into a tool to eliminate drunk driving

The ability to get behind the wheel and drive while drunk could be eliminated by new technology being explored. We need the community’s support and voice — alert lawmakers to this important step!

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From the 2011 Leadership Summit – “Positive Influence”

In March 2011, teens in Ventura, CA gathered for a Leadership Summit to explore social issues and discuss their ideas for possible solutions for reducing underage and binge drinking and impaired driving in their community. Activities included improv games and social change theatre exploration, videomaking, writing, and discussion. Here is a speech presented during the [...]

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From the Straight Up video contest 2011 — “Bobby V”

Sergio Arias and Camilo Alvear, both 23 and from Ventura, won second place in the “Say It Straight Up” video contest presented by Straight Up in 2011. They created “Bobby V,” a sobering piece about a young woman and the consequences she suffered after driving under the influence. The contest judges appreciated the strong production [...]

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