Parent’s Handbook

In One Instant is an evidence-based award-winning, emotionally charged program that empowers teens to make smart choices and save lives by reducing distracted, impaired and reckless driving. By making the issues relevant, personal, and approachable, teens are compelled to take ownership of their decision making process and influence their friends to do the same. Our program is designed around the Health Belief Model – the idea that people only change their behaviors when they believe themselves to be at risk for serious consequences. To get someone to change their behavior, you have to convince them they’re at risk and then provide them with the tools they need to change their behavior. The program is also informed by the Theory of Planned Behavior, which predicts human behavior based on personal attitudes, peer group norms as well as other factors.

Testimonials

“The program clearly showed the peer pressure involved between friends, and my son and I realize that we have the right to make a decision that is safe and smart, even if it disappoints friends… We as a family have decided to just TURN THE PHONE OFF WHILE DRIVING. That way we are not distracted by texts or calls, and when we arrive safely, we can return any messages that came in while we were driving.”

Cindy Gruberth, Parent 
Cindy Gruberth, Parent

“In One Instant accomplishes the very important job of teaching our students how to make smart choices, how to stay alive, how to stay safe, how to take care of each other. That’s the most important gift you can give to a school.”

Monica Iannessa, Assistant Principal 
Monica Iannessa, Assistant Principal

“In One Instant made me reconsider a lot of my behaviors, and reconsider speaking up when I see things happening.”

Student 
Student

“Thank you for the amazing presentation to our students yesterday. I am certain that your work will save countless lives.”

Dan Blank, Assistant Principal 
Dan Blank, Assistant Principal

“I’m glad we brought In One Instant to our school because it wasn’t just for the kids.”

Harold Boger, Principal 
Harold Boger, Principal

“As a parent I hope this presentation might reach high schools throughout the country, as the lessons told in In One Instant apply not only to new drivers but to everyone who sits behind the wheel.”

Clay Frohman, Parent 
Clay Frohman, Parent

“I really had a reality check. This is not the way I need to be living my life. If I’m trying to have fun, it’s not worth me dying at the end of the day.”

Student 
Student

“In One Instant is a powerful program, and our students have expressed a profound appreciation for the message. It was easy to do and more effective than any other program.”

Dr. Dylan Farris, Principal 
Dr. Dylan Farris, Principal

“To this day the emotional impact of In One Instant has prevented me from making stupid choices, not only behind the wheel, but in every aspect of my life.”

Student 
Student

“This program is highly impactful…easy to implement and extremely effective. This program saves lives.”

- Dr. Pam Magee, Principal 
- Dr. Pam Magee, Principal

“We are still getting wonderful feedback about the program from all over Santa Monica. As soon as we have our calendar open for next year, I will immediately book In One Instant.”

Lisa Golden Balfus, President 
Lisa Golden Balfus, President

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