Children, Young People & Families Advisory Group: Alcohol Discussion

Activity: Consultancy typesWork on advisory panels for social community and cultural engagement

Description

Presentation in two parts – “Understanding Harms & Costs of Alcohol Use” and “Translating Research on Alcohol-Related Harms into Effective Policy”. A background paper entitled “Minimising Harm from Alcohol Misuse: Challenges to the Development of Effective Policy” was also circulated. This was used as the basis of a discussion with representatives of the Departments of Health, Education and Social Development, the Public Health Agency, regional Health Trusts, the Youth Justice Agency and the NI Drinks Industry Group.
Period14 May 2013
Work forChildren, Young People & Families Advisory Group (Inter-Departmental)

Keywords

  • Alcohol
  • Harm minimistation