To involve a young target audience, the NTTF also included a teen panel for local kids to discuss their perception of trends in underage drinking. The audience was encouraged to participate by asking questions and sampling non-alcoholic beverages and other treats. Crime Stoppers of Will County teamed up with NTTF on the Taylor Pirc Video Camera Project, an effort to equip every police squad car in Will County with a video camera. The cameras are used to record events from the first moment that an officer notices erratic driving. The video then follows the story of a young alcoholic as he hits bottom and then rebuilds his life, offering hope and motivation to viewers.
Situations are realistic, timely and can happen to anyone.
An accompanying facilitation guide provides an interactive follow-up dialogue. The most unique feature about the video is that the script was developed by the community for the community. The stories emerged from a university classroom where students reflected on how substance abuse impacted their lives. Local people provided the script writing, talent, video production, musical creation, settings and extras. This innovative community involvement program received many mentions in local newspapers.