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Meeting Date:
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10/23/2015 - 6:00 AM
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Category:
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Reports Sent to Board
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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Youth Risk Behavior Survey Report
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ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
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File Attachment:
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Agenda Item Summary:
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The Alexandria Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), based on the original Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is a voluntary, anonymous, self-reported survey administered on a three year cycle within Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) to students in grades 8, 10 and 12. The survey administration and the attached report were a result of the collaboration among a wide range of academic, government, volunteer and non- governmental organizations working to improve the health and wellness of adolescents in Alexandria. In particular, the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria (SAPCA) and the Alexandria Health Department teamed with ACPS in all phases of the survey administration. This YRBS administration represents the third collaborative effort across local organizations/agencies to garner these important data dating back to 2006-2007.
The goal of the survey is to obtain information on youth behaviors in six risk areas identified as contributing to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth in the United States. These risk areas are: physical health; dietary behavior; behaviors that contribute to unintentional or intentional injuries; alcohol and other drug use; tobacco use; and sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections. The results from the survey are then utilized across organizations within the city to target programming and services to best meet the needs of students and families.
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Background:
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Recommendation:
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Review the attached Youth Risk Behavior Survey Report for possible planning, procedural, programmatic, and/or budgetary changes.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Susan Neilson - Clerk
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Signed By:
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Alvin Crawley - Superintendent
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