prevention needs assessment spring 2009 countywide results
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Prevention Needs Assessment Spring 2009 Countywide Results. Sponsored by: CAReS, Inc. Council on Addiction Recovery Services. Prevention Needs Assessment Spring 2009. Participating Students 8 th Grade 10 th Grade 12 th Grade - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Sponsored by:CAReS, Inc.
Council on Addiction Recovery Services
Prevention Needs AssessmentSpring 2009
Participating Students8th Grade10th Grade12th Grade
Conducted County-wide - Most school districts in
the county participatedResults indicate use and perception by youth
Alcohol and Other Drug Use Results
2009 – Spring 2009 Prevention Needs Assessment – Countywide
MTF – Monitoring The Future – 2008 National Survey of Adolescent Use
2003 – Spring 2003 CTC Youth Risk and Protective Survey
8 State Norm – Essentially national data for R&P Factors for states similar to NYS
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Alcohol Cigarettes Chewing Tobacco Marijuana Presciption Narcotics
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Past 30 Day Use - 8th Grade
CC 2009
MTF (National)
CC 2003
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Alcohol Cigarettes Chewing Tobacco Marijuana Presciption Narcotics
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Past 30 Day Use - 10th Grade
CC 2009
MTF (National)
CC 2003
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Alcohol Cigarettes Chewing Tobacco Marijuana Presciption Narcotics
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30 Day Use - 12th Grade
CC 2009
MTF (National)
CC 2003
Alcohol is still the drug of choice for our teens
Relatively easy to get – availability
For the most part use is socially accepted, even for adolescents
Use is significantly higher than that for other drugs
Anti-Social BehaviorAnti-Social Behavior (ASB) is a measure of the percentage of students who report any involvement with identified behaviors in the last year
Charts abbreviate as ASB
ASB Within Last Year - 8th Grade
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Been Suspended Been Drunk/High at School Sold Illegal Drugs Attacked w/ Intent To Harm
Anti Social Behavior
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CC 2009
8 State Norm
CC 2003
ASB Within Last Year - Grade 10
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Been Suspended Been Drunk/High at School Sold Illegal Drugs Attacked w/ Intent To Harm
Anti Social Behavior
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CC 2009
8 State Norm
CC 2003
ASB Within Past Year - Grade 12
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Been Suspended Been Drunk/High at School Sold Illegal Drugs Attacked w/ Intent To Harm
Anti Social Behavior
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CC 2009
8 State Norm
CC 2003
Risk and Protective FactorsThese are specific aspects of the
community, school, family life, or individual which, research indicates can be predictive of problem behaviors in youthThe prevelance of risk factors – Increase in problem behaviors
The prevelance of protective factors – decrease in problem behaviors
Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug UseCommunity norms - the attitudes and policies
a community holds about drug use and crime - are communicated in a variety of ways: laws and written policiesinformal social practicesthrough the expectations parents and
other members of the community have of young people.
Ex. Law/policy Taxation of alcoholic beveragesHigher rates of taxation decrease the rate
of alcohol use at every level of use.
Community DisorganizationCommunities/Neighborhoods with:
High population density – Population centers
Lack of Natural Surveillance of public places – mostly wooded or otherwise remote areas in Catt Co
High rates of adult crime – high juvenile crime and drug selling
Community Disorganization and Low Neighborhood Attachment
Most significant issue affecting community attachment - whether residents feel they can make a difference in their lives.
If the key players in the neighborhood: i.e. business leaders, teachers, police, school
personnel, counselors, doctors, etc- Live outside the neighborhood, residents'
sense of commitment will be less. Lower rates parental involvement in
schools also indicate lower attachment to the community
When laws, tax rates, and community standards seem to favor alcohol, particularly for youth, even if they are unclear, children are at higher risk.
Another concern - conflicting messages about alcohol/other drugs from key social institutions.
acceptance of alcohol use as a social activity within the community – underage drinking – hill parties, taking the keys
The "Beer Gardens," popular at street fairs and community festivals frequented by young people, are in contrast to the "Just Say No" messages that schools and parents may be promoting. These conflicting messages make it difficult for children to decide which norms to follow.
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Low Neighboorhood Attachment Community Disorganization Laws/Norms Favor Drug Use Perceived Avlbty Drugs
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Risk Factor
Community Risk Factors - 8th Grade
CC 2009
8 State Norm
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Low Neighboorhood Attachment Community Disorganization Laws/Norms Favor Drug Use Perceived Avlbty Drugs
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Risk Factors
Community Risk Factors - 10th Grade
CC 2009
8 State Norm
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Low Neighboorhood Attachment Community Disorganization Laws/Norms Favor Drug Use Perceived Avlbty Drugs
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Risk Factor
Community Risk Factors 12th Grade
CC 2009
8 State Norm
Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drugs
In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use:children are more likely to become drug
abusers during adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents
involve children in their own drug (or alcohol) using behavior
for example, asking the child to light the parent’s cigarette or get the parent a beer from the refrigerator.
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Sibling Drug Use Exposure To Adult ASB Parent Att Favor ASB Parent Att Favor Drug Use
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Risk Factor
Family Risk Factors - Grade 8
CC 2009
8 State Norm
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Sibling Drug Use Exposure To Adult ASB Parent Att Favor ASB Parent Att Favor Drug Use
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Risk Factor
Family Risk Factors - 10th Grade
CC 2009
8 State Norm
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Sibling Drug Use Exposure To Adult ASB Parent Att Favor ASB Parent Att Favor Drug Use
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Risk Factors
Family Risk Factors - 12th Grade
CC 2009
8 State Norm
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement - School
When young people are given more opportunities to participate meaningfully in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors.
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement - School
When young people are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors
Opportunity For Prosocial Involvement - Community
When opportunities are available in a community for positive participation, children are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors.
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Comm Opps for PSI Community Rwds for PSI School Opps for PSI School Rwds for PSI
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Protective Factors
Catt Co PF - 12th Grade
CC 2009
8 State Norm
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Community Opportunites for Prosocial Involvemnt
Community Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
School Opportunites for Prosocial Involvemnt
School Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
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Protective Factor
Catt Co Protective Factors - 8th Grade
CC 2009
8 State Norm
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Comm Opps for PSI Community Rwds for PSI School Opps for PSI School Rwds for PSI
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Protective Factors
Cat Co PF - Grade 10
CC 2009
8 State Norm
Thoughts?Questions?