Update Needs Assessment
on Youth Behavior in Page County
DATA FROM: PRIDE SURVEYS 2015 AND YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY 2012
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About the Pride Survey
PRIDE YOUTH SURVEY
1. Address substance and alcohol abuse services for youth and families.
2. Address mental health services for youth and families.
3. Broaden physical activity programs and nutritional programs for youth and families.
4. Address resources for early childhood development and teen pregnancy.
PRIORITY NEEDS IN PAGE COUNTY AS IDENTIFIED BY THE PRIDE SURVEY
PRIORITY #1
Identify and fill the gaps in substance and alcohol abuse services for youth and families
Pride Youth Survey Data 2015% of students engaging in tobacco use behaviors
30-DAY USE OF TOBACCO
Behavior8th
GradePage Co.
8th GradeNS
2013-20149th GradePage Co.
9th GradeNS
2013-2014
11th Grade
Page Co.
11th GradeNS
2013-2014
Tobacco (cigarettes,
cigars, dip, etc.)4.2% 5.5% 11.2% 9.9% 18.1% 15.6%
E-Cigarettes,E-cigar, E-
hookah4.7% N/A 7.4% N/A 18.7% N/A
Pride Survey 2015 and Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2012% of Students Answering yes to the Question
“During the past 30 days did you drink one or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage?”
30-DAY USE OF ALCOHOL
Year 8th Grade 9th Grade 11th Grade
2012YRBS
31%
2015Pride
7.1% 12.2% 24.5%
2013-2014 NS 9.4 % 17.0% 27.5 %
PRIDE Survey 2015% of Students Answering Questions
Concerning the Access to Alcohol
30-DAY MEASURE OF AVAILABILITY TO ALCOHOL
Availability 8th Grade Page Co.
8th Grade NS
2013-20149th Grade Page Co.
9th GradeNS
2013-2014
11th GradePage Co.
11th GradeNS
2013-2014
Very Easy 9.7% 13.6 % 14.8% 18.3 % 20.0% 29.3 %
Fairly Easy 11.4% 14.0% 17.0% 20.1 % 23.0% 27.6%
Pride 2015 SurveyStudents Answering “Often” or “A Lot” to the question:
“Have you had 5 or more glasses of beer, coolers, breezers, or liquor within a few hours?”
Binge Drinking
8th GradePage Co.
8th Grade NS
2013-20149th GradePage Co.
9th Grade NS 2013-2014
11th GradePage Co.
11th Grade NS
2013-2014
Percent of students 1% 2.3 % 3% 5% 7% 9.3%
# of valid responses 193 187 138
# students binge drinking
2 6 10
Pride Survey 2012 and 2015% of Students Answering “ During the past 30 days have
you used marijuana or hashish?”
30-DAY USE OF MARIJUANA
Year 8th Grade 9th Grade 11th Grade
2012YRBS 18%
2015Pride 4.5 % 5.9% 20.9%
2013-2014 NS 6.0% 11.4% 17.8%
Pride Survey 2015% of Students answering yes “During the past 30 days have
you used prescription drugs not prescribed to you?”
USE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Drug8th
GradePage Co.
8th GradeNS
2013-20149th GradePage Co.
9th GradeNS
2013-201411th Grade Page Co.
11th Grade NS
2013-2014
Prescription Drugs 4.1% 2.8 % 4.8% 4.7% 6.5% 5.6%
# of Valid Responses 197 189 139
# of Students Reported
Taking Prescription
Drugs
8 9 9
WHAT ARE WE DOING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY #1?
Prevention Programming: All Stars for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders &Too Good for Drugs for 5th grade students. Substance Abuse prevention activities with Northwestern Community Services at both high schools
Support the Youth alcohol and drug abuse prevention project (YADAPP) at both high schools
Support Red Ribbon Campaign: Substance Abuse Prevention Support a Party Saturation Patrol and Vendor Compliance
Check by Page County Sheriff’s Office. Support juvenile court’s and alternative suspension center
assessments and interventions on students with potential alcohol and substance abuse issues
PRIORITY #2
Identify and fill the gaps in prevention based
mental health services for youth and families
IDENTIFY & EDUCATE
Pride Survey 2015% of students answering often or a lot to “Have you thought
about committing suicide?”
SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR/THOUGHTS
Suicidal Behavior or
Thought
8th GradePage Co.
8th Grade
NS2013-2014
9th GradePage Co.
9th Grade NS
2013-201411th Grade Page Co.
11th Grade NS
2013-2014
Have thought about
committing suicide often
or a lot
5.1% 7.4 % 5.4% 7.5% 7.2% 8.7%
# of Valid Responses 194 187 139
# of Students 10 10 10
WHAT ARE WE DOING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY #2?
Work with Northwestern suicide prevention coordinator to increase mental health services and school programs
Continue violence prevention programs such as “Second Step” in elementary schools
Introduce school-wide anti-bullying programs in all schools
Continue Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) services available for youth at all Page County Public Schools
PRIORITY #3
Broaden physical activity and nutritional
programs for youth and families
PROMOTE WELLNESS
Pride Survey 2015% of students who think they are overweight and the
% of students who answered yes to has a doctor told you that you are overweight?
BODY WEIGHT
Behavior 8th GradePage Co.
8th GradeNS
2013-20149th Grade Page Co.
9th Grade NS
2013-201411th Grade Page Co.
11th Grade NS
2013-2014
Students who think they are
overweight25.5 % 27.1% 28.9% 24.6% 29.4% 26.7%
Students who have had a doctor tell
them they are overweight
9.5% 11.9% 12.8% 11.1% 10.3% 13.0%
Pride Survey 2015% of students engaging in sports and other activities
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEHAVIOR
Behavior 8th GradePage Co.
8th GradeNS
2013-20149th Grade Page Co.
9th Grade NS
2013-201411th Grade Page Co.
11th Grade NS
2013-2014
Take part in school sports teams 40.2 % 45.2% 41.1% 47% 40.0% 42.8%
Take part in school activities (band,
clubs, etc.)42.8 % 39.5% 31.7% 34.5% 28.8% 40.8%
Take part in community
activities (scouts, rec teams, youth
clubs, etc.)
29.8% 29.6% 19.1% 23.9% 15.4% 25.7%
WHAT ARE WE DOING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY #3?
Continue Farm to School Programs Promote community runs/walks to encourage
youth’s participation Continue partnerships with 4-H, Parks and
Recreation Departments, and cultural programs to foster healthy activities for youth
Continue scholarship or discounted registration fees for organized athletic programs
Continue Lending Closet program for families to borrow “used” athletic clothing or equipment
PRIORITY #4
Identify and strengthen resources for early
childhood development and teen pregnancy
EARLY IDENTIFICATION
Teenage Pregnancy
TEENAGE PREGNANCY RATES PER 1,000 FEMALES BY AGE
Localities 2011 2012 2013 2014
Age Range 10-19
< 15
15-17
10-19
< 15
15-17
10-19
< 15
15-17
10-19
<15
15-17
Virginia 19 1 16 17 .6 14 14 .3 11 13 .4 11
Rockingham 14 1 12 12 .8 9 12 -- 10 11 -- 7
Page 27 -- 13 20 -- 22 21 -- 7 17 -- 21
Shenandoah 16 -- 9 18 -- 8 19 -- 13 18 -- 11
Common Topics Marked Across School Levels Parents Think Should
Be Taught Healthy relationships Sexual assault and abuse Talking to parents about sex Dealing with pressure Learning the basics of
reproduction
Conversation Starters Awareness of what is being
taught in schools Parent seminars/classes Take home materials
Pamphlets Books Reading materials/supplemental
information
39% of surveyors answered yes to needing better support to help communicate with child(ren) about sex and relationships
Supports That Parents Answered Would Be Helpful
WHAT ARE WE DOING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY #4?
Strengthen partnerships with Page County Health Dept. , Social Services and CHOICES to provide programming and education
Continue JMU’s “Draw the Line, Respect the Line” and “Safer Choices” about pregnancy prevention in middle and high schools
Continue updated Family Life education programs in school
Continue work with Smart Beginnings
Pride Youth Survey Grant funded by Drug Free Communities Grant
PACA – Page Alliance for Community Action Page County Public Schools
CREDITS
THANK YOU!!
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