First Impact offers a FREE 90-minute evidence-based traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License law.
Attendance is perfect for parents of teen drivers, ages 14 - 19 and new & soon to be drivers.
First Impact aims to eliminate motor vehicle fatalities and injuries among teens. It further attempts to reduce teen-involved crashes by increasing parental awareness and enforcement of Missouri's GDL law.
Objectives of the program are to increase:
- Awareness of teen driving risks
- Understanding of Missouri’s GDL law
- GDL monitoring and enforcement at home
- Importance of being a positive role model
The program is delivered by trained Facilitators and Law Enforcement Officers who coach parents by presenting key facts and proven strategies to help parents lower their teen's crash risk by utilizing the Missouri GDL law. The statewide program is available free of charge. Funding is provided by MoDOT’s Highway Safety & Traffic Division, Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, and State Farm Insurance.
Please consider sharing these invitations with parents of teen drivers as well as agencies and safety partners who serve parents and their teens.
February 2023
February 2, 2023
- Helias Catholic High School Commons
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Speakers:
Doug Ruediger, Sgt. Jeff City Police Dept
Questions: 314-496-0110
Register here
February 16, 2023
- Dexter Public Library
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Speakers:
Deana Dothage, St. Charles Extension
John Atkinson, Stoddard Co Sheriff's Dept
Questions: 314-496-0110
Register here
February 17, 2023
- Union High School Fine Arts Center
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Speakers:
Art Amato, Law Enforcement Liason
Carol Hoormann, First Impact
Questions: 314-496-0110
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March 2023
March 2, 2023
- Joplin Public Library
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Speakers:
Carol Hoormann, First Impact
Questions: 314-496-0110
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March 6, 2023
- College Heights Christian Church, Joplin
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Speakers:
Mike Gooch, EMT - Cox Health
Questions: 314-496-0110
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March 7, 2023
- Smithfield Educational Center, Princeton
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Speakers:
Marsha Jones, Retired Conservation Officer
Michael Claypole, Livingston Co. Sheriff Dept
Questions: 314-302-4542
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March 8, 2023
- Fatima High School, Westphalia, MO
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Speakers:
Sgt. Doug Ruediger, JC Police Dept
Carol Hoormann, First Impact
Questions: 314-496-0110
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March 9, 2023
- Paris High School
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Speakers:
Bob McWilliams, Retired Law Enforcement
Allyn Workman, First Impact
Questions: 314-302-4542
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March 13, 2023
- Jefferson City Police Department
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Speakers:
Sgt. Doug Ruediger, JC Police Department
Questions: 314-496-0110
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March 16, 2023
- Monroe City High School
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Speakers:
TBD
Questions: 314-302-4542
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March 23, 2023
- Premier Driving Academy, Springfield
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Speakers:
Michael McClure, MSHP
Carol Hoormann, First Impact
Questions: 314-496-0110
April 2023
April 25, 2023
- Pattonville High School
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Speakers:
Allyn Workman, First Impact
Carol Hoormann, First Impact
Questions: 314-302-4542
May 2023
May 8, 2023
- Barton County Library, Lamar
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Speakers:
TBD
Questions: 314-496-0110
July 2023
July 24, 2023
- Neosho/Newton County Library, Neosho
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Speakers:
TBD
Questions: 314-496-0110
August 2023
August 8, 2023
- McDonald County Library, Pineville
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Speakers:
TBD
Questions: 314-496-0110
