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Programs

Prevention strategies work best when all segments of a community or organization are involved. For this reason, the PLCB works in partnership with many other agencies, organizations, and schools in their efforts to reduce underage and high-risk drinking. The grants/activities that we sponsor enhance existing programs and increase the number of strategies that support environmental change and evidence-based prevention.

The following information includes our programs, activities and grants. If you're working to prevent alcohol-related problems in Pennsylvania, please read about our programs to learn how we can help.

For more information concerning any of the programs, call Alcohol Education at

1-800-453-PLCB (7522), 717-772-1432, email RA-LBEducation@pa.gov, or click on an underlined program title.

Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (B.A.S.I.C.S.)	Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) is an individual, science-based prevention program that reduces high-risk drinking and alcohol-related harm among college students. Certified trainers coordinate the two-day BASICS training for Pennsylvania institutions of higher education. Read more about BASICS and how to schedule a training on your campus.
SAFE HOMES	The SAFE HOMES project includes developing a network for parents and guardians of children in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grades. It provides a way for all parents in a given location to talk to each other and unite by communicating a clear “No Use” message to youth. A Leadership Action Guide for SAFE HOMES may be obtained by calling Alcohol Education at 1-800-453-PLCB, 717-772-1432 or by sending an email to RA-LBEducation@pa.gov
Project Sticker Shock	The PLCB has endorsed Project Sticker Shock to inform Pennsylvanians of the dangers and consequences of the illegal use of alcohol. The main theme of the project is "It is illegal to buy or provide alcohol for anyone under 21." A Leadership Action Guide for Project Sticker Shock may be obtained by calling Alcohol Education at 1-800-453-PLCB, 717-772-1432 or by sending an email to RA-LBEducation@pa.gov
Controlled Party Dispersal	Despite prevention efforts, underage-drinking parties do occur. Controlled dispersal is a systematic operational plan using the concepts of zero-tolerance and education to safely and efficiently close the underage-drinking party. It is a proactive strategy to reduce underage drinking-related problems. To learn more about Controlled Party Dispersal trainings call Alcohol Education at 1-800-453-PLCB, 717-772-1432 or email RA-LBEducation@pa.gov
Source Investigation Project (SIP)	The Source Investigation Project (SIP) is a special-focus initiative for eligible local law enforcement departments throughout Pennsylvania . The emphasis of the project is for conducting investigations after arrests or citations are issued and to identify how and from whom minors are obtaining alcoholic beverages. To learn more about SIP call Alcohol Education at 1-800-453-PLCB, 717-772-1432 or email RA-LBEducation@pa.gov
Fraudulent Document Recognition	Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has a dedicated team of training specialists who are available to instruct police officers how to better recognize and stop the use of fake/false IDs. To learn more about Fraudulent Document Recognition Trainings call Alcohol Education at 1-800-453-PLCB, 717-772-1432 or email RA-LBEducation@pa.gov
Cops In Shops ^®	*Cops In Shops ^®is an underage drinking prevention program developed by The Century Council.* It is designed to deter minors from attempting to buy alcohol, and to deter adults from purchasing alcohol for minors. During a Cops In Shops "operation", local police in plain-clothes work undercover both inside and outside licensed establishments, beer distributors, and Wine & Spirits Stores.
Project Same P.A.G.E.	The purpose of Project Same P.A.G.E. (Pennsylvania Alcohol Guidelines for Enforcement) is to provide a training manual for law enforcement, which facilitates and promotes legally sound and thorough investigations, as well as consistent prosecutions of underage drinking and related offenses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . The program is meant to encourage police officers and court officials to work together in achieving more consistency in successfully prosecuting underage drinking violations. Successful prosecutions will help to educate the community and create a general deterrence to the use of alcohol by minors. To learn more about Same P.A.G.E. call Alcohol Education at 1-800-453-PLCB, 717-772-1432 or email RA-LBEducation@pa.gov
Environmental Management Theory Programs	The Environmental Management Theory is focused on a fundamental change in the environment surrounding students. It addresses all of the misleading environmental signals, norms and pressures that encourage students to drink, and then attempts to create a healthier environment where the average student is not expected to abuse alcohol. Click here to view examples of successful Environmental Management Theory Programs.
Responsible Alcohol Management Program (RAMP)	Selling alcohol today is complicated. RAMP trainers work with licensees and employees concerning techniques to identify minors, detect fake IDs, and avoid service to visibly intoxicated patrons. To learn how to prevent on-premises problems and become RAMP certified, call 1-866-275-8237.