Driving

Road Ready Streetwise

An free, downloadable educational game designed to teach teens the importance of safe and responsible driving,this game addresses issues common among inexperienced drivers including cells phones, loud music, distractions, and nighttime driving. Players can experience the risks and dangers associated with driving to gain a greater understanding of why the rules of the road are essential to human safety. This game was developed by Chrysler and Mother Against Drunk Driving.

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Safety

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Download
Free
Online

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URL:
http://www.chrysler.com/games/rrt_streetwise.html

Game platform:
Internet

Target Population:
Pre-Teens
Teens


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Adolescent health brief: Video games and adolescents' intentions to take risks in traffic

APA Reference: 

Beullens, K., Roe, K., & Van den Bulck, J. (2008). Adolescent health brief: Video games and adolescents' intentions to take risks in traffic. Journal of Adolescent Health, 43(1), 87-90.

Author(s): 
Beullens, K.
Roe, K.
Van den Bulck, J.
Year: 
2008
Journal: 
Journal of Adolescent Health
Game genre:
Racing

Health topic:
Safety

Social Tags:
Adolescence
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Technology
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Location:
Belgium

Publication type:
Journal Article

Game platform:
Multi-Platform

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Target Population:
Teens

Person:
Van den Bulck

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Racing, Safety, Adolescence, CDATA, Technology, XML, Belgium, Journal Article, Multi-Platform, Technology, Teens, Van den Bulck

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Exploring the use of computer games and virtual reality in exposure therapy for fear of driving following a motor vehicle accident

APA Reference: 

Walshe, D. G., Lewis, E. J., Kim, S. I., O'Sullivan, K., & Wiederhold, B. K. (2003). Exploring the use of computer games and virtual reality in exposure therapy for fear of driving following a motor vehicle accident. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 6(3), 329-334.

Author(s): 
Walshe, D. G.
Lewis, E. J.
Kim, S. I.
O'Sullivan, K.
Wiederhold, B. K.
Year: 
2003
Journal: 
Cyberpsychology and Behavior
Game genre:
Simulation

Health topic:
Mental Health

Social Tags:
Behavior therapy
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Cognitive behavioral therapy
Cyberpsychology
Exposure therapy
Virtual reality

Target Population:
General Audience

Location:
Ireland

Publication type:
Journal Article

Technology:
virtual reality

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Simulation, Mental Health, Behavior therapy, CDATA, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cyberpsychology, Exposure therapy, Virtual reality, General Audience, Ireland, Journal Article, virtual reality

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The Century Council

"The Century Council is a leader in the fight against drunk driving and underage drinking and promotes responsible decision making regarding beverage alcohol. Founded in 1991 and funded by distillers, we are a national, independent, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, chaired by the Honorable Susan Molinari. An independent National Advisory Board comprised of distinguished leaders in education, medicine, government, business, and other relevant disciplines assists us in the development of programs and policies."

Game genre:
Educational

Social Tags:
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverage
Arlington
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Drunk driving
Legal drinking age
Susan Molinari
Technology
The Century Council
United States
Virginia

City:
Arlington

Services:
Educational Resources
Prevention Strategies
Workshops and Programs

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization type:
Non-Profit

Organization expertise:
Public Health
Safety
Social Issues and Skills

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States

Province Or State:
Virginia


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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

"The mission of MADD is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking." MADD published Road Ready Teens: Streetwise.

Social Tags:
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Drunk driving
Entertainment
Grand Theft Auto IV
Law
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Technology
United States

Services:
Counseling
Informational Resources
Prevention Strategies

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.madd.org

Organization type:
Non-Profit

Organization expertise:
Public Health
Safety
Social Issues and Skills

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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Vicarious Visions

"Vicarious Visions is a creator of video and computer games with its home office in Albany, New York. We are a team of talented, energetic, and highly motivated individuals.

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Racing
Role-Playing
Simulation
Sports

Social Tags:
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Albany, California
Albany, New York
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City:
Albany

Game platform:
Computer
Game Console
Handheld Device

Events Facts:
Contact Details

Services:
Game Design and Development

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization expertise:
Interactive Entertainment

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States

Organization type:
Video Game Company


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Chrysler

"Chrysler Motors LLC, through its subsidiaries, engineers and produces automobiles. It provides caravans, trucks, and jeep vehicles.

Social Tags:
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Automotive industry
Car manufacturers
Chrysler
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Michigan
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Events Facts:
Bankruptcy
Company Location
Company Name Change

Company:
Chrysler Motors LLC

Organization type:
Consumer Goods Manufacturer
Private Company

Services:
Consumer Products

Organization expertise:
Engineering

Target Population:
General Audience

Province Or State:
Michigan

Calais Document Category:
Politics
Technology

Location:
United States


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