Alcohol Education Program (MIP)
Target Population
This class for minors (defined as under age 21) who attempts to purchase, possess, or consume alcohol or misrepresent one's age can be found guilty of Minor in Possession (MIP) according to the Alcohol Beverage Code 106.07111.
Minors who are charged with DUI are also required to take this class. The curriculum was specifically designed for a young age group of clients under age 21. TCCES offers the MIP class for minors that are under the age of 18.
Course Objectives
- To present information to clients on the effects of alcohol upon behavior and upon the lives of persons who use alcohol.
- To help clients identify their own drinking patterns or problems.
- To educate clients about the laws relating to possession, consumption and purchase of alcoholic beverages and laws relating to minors driving under the influence of alcohol.
- To assist clients in developing a plan to reduce the probability of involvement in future alcohol-related illegal behavior or detrimental activity.
Class Details
- Available in English Only
- Hours: 6; Two 3 hr classes & mandatory exit appointment
- Location(s): Counseling & Education Services Service Center, 5501 Airport Blvd., #102 (Map)
- Referring Agency: Austin Municipal Court and Justice of the Peace
- Cost: $49.00
- Payment is due at the beginning of class
- If you need to reschedule there will be an additional fee of $10.00
- Payment types accepted: Credit Cards, Money Order or Cashier's Check ONLY
- This class is for Minors charged with purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol
