Local prosecutor’s offices have teamed up with Beacon Mental Health, Parent Up and several community prevention coalitions to launch a significant new campaign. This initiative focuses on educating parents about the risks and legal repercussions of providing alcohol to minors. “The overwhelming majority of youth are not engaging in underage drinking because the adults in their lives are protecting their health and safety,” said Beacon Mental Health Prevention Manager Laura Bruce. “This proactive initiative from the county prosecutors empowers parents and caregivers with the knowledge and information to protect their children and our community” As part of this effort, prosecutors from Clay, Ray and Platte Counties have sent letters to parents and guardians in their communities. These letters highlight the risks of underage drinking and its longterm effects on the health, safety and brain development of young people. The letter written by Ray County Prosecutor Camille Johnston reads: …