Social Host Liability is the legal term for the criminal and civil responsibility of a person who furnishes liquor to a guest. This website focuses on the furnishing of alcohol to guests who are minors. The social host laws vary considerably from state to state, so be sure to refer to the law of your state for more specific information.

Be a Parent, Not a Pal and It's All About You are multimedia programs designed by attorney Richard P. Campbell and the law firm of Campbell Campbell Edwards & Conroy to educate students, parents, teachers and members of the community about the Social Host Law.

Upcoming Programs:

• May 20, 2013 Hingham Citizens Alumni Academy
• May 16, 2013 Belmont High School
• May 14, 2013 Sharon High School
• May 9, 2013 Falmouth High School
• May 2, 2013 Rockport High School
• May 1, 2013 Marshall Middle School
• April 30, 2013 Carver High School
• April 25, 2013 Gloucester High School
• April 24, 2013 MIAA Concussion / Braintree High School
• April 23, 2013 Canton High School
• April 22, 2013 Duxbury High School
• April 18, 2013 Lawrence Academy
• April 13, 2013 Middlesex School
• April 11, 2013 Southwick High School

Sunday Mar 31 2013 Marshfield, Massachusetts--Concern in the community about teenagers. alcohol consumption and parents who condone in-home drinking. Full story
Saturday Mar 16 2013 Swampsscott, Massachusetts--Two Swampscott hockey players to miss championship due to reported alcohol use. Full story
Thursday November 01 2012 Carmel, Indiana--The death of Brett Finbloom prompted many parents to really sit down and talk one-on-one with their own kids. If there were a party with underage drinking and someone was hurt, would your kids call 911? Kids who were there the frantic final moments of Finbloom's life spoke about it. Full story
Wednesday October 31 2012 Lexington, Massachusetts--The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey reports that 49 percent of LHS students have at least one drink of alcohol a month (a figure higher than the national average), 29 percent of those students report binge drink (five or more drinks in a row) at least once a month, and 28 percent of LHS students report using marijuana. Full story
Sunday October 21 2012 Arlington, Massachusetts--A former Arlington selectman is facing charges after teenagers were drinking at her house, according to police. Police said the house of former selectman, Annie LaCourt, and her husband was the site of a raging teen drinking party Friday night. Full story