paca needs assessment update report (2016)

Update Needs Assessment

on Youth Behavior in Page County

DATA FROM: PRIDE SURVEYS 2015 AND YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY 2012

Confidential Duplicate questions for validation Fact Checked

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


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


9th GradeNS


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


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


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


9th Grade NS


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


9th Grade NS


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%


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


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

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