""Understand, the difference between a graduation cap and casket is making the right choice," Mattos told the students."
""It's a tragedy, there's no other word for it. It's so disheartening to know we put that program on and within 12 hours that happened. I couldn't believe it.""
"Robert G. Lachausse, a psychologist, stated in 2018 that there's no evidence the program works and faulted its scare tactic approach, saying 'it is unlikely that scare tactics or awareness programs will ever be effective.'"
Tim Mattos delivered a speech on drunk driving to high school students, emphasizing the importance of making safe choices. Tragically, hours later, a student died in a drunk driving incident. The Every 15 Minutes program, aimed at reducing drunk driving through simulated crashes, is funded by the state and involves local law enforcement. However, its effectiveness is questioned, with experts suggesting that scare tactics may not lead to lasting behavioral change among young people.
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