ย Branded D.U.I. is the title of a 32 minute film currently being aired on St. Maryโ€™s County Government Channel 95.

ย The story of 11 young drivers who share their stories and the consequences a bad decision had on their own lives and the lives of others, this film was a project of the Maryland State Bar Association, Administrative Law Section and the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings in conjunction with the Maryland Judiciary.

ย It was produced by Maryland Public Television, Special Projects Unit and was funded by Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Administration.

ย For further information or to arrange for a judge to discuss the film, contact the Office of Administrative Hearings Speakers Bureau at 410-229-4121 or the Maryland Judiciary Speakers Bureau at 410-260-1488.

ย If you would like to hear more about local initiatives or have someone come and speak to you or your organization, please contact โ€˜The St. Mary’s County Alliance for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention at 301-475-4200 ext 1849.ย  The Alliance is a group of concerned citizens, governmental agencies, private non-profits and businesses who acknowledge the importance of community involvement and meet to discuss and formulate ways to address these social issues.

ย For a program listing for Channel 95, log on to www.stmarysmd.com or call the Public Information Office at 301-475-4200, x1342.