Crittenden County Profile Report

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1 Crittenden County Profile Report

2 Contents List of Tables 1 INTRODUCTION The Risk and Protective Factor Model of Prevention TOOLS FOR ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING 19 3 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT USING SURVEY DATA What are the numbers telling you? How to decide if a rate is unacceptable Use these data for planning: HOW TO READ THE CHARTS AND TABLES 21 5 NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND PROFILE 67 6 STUDENT TOBACCO USE, EXPERIENCES AND PREVEN- TION SERVICES 73 7 DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM CORE MEASURES 76 8 CROSSTABULATION OF QUESTIONNAIRE VARIABLES BY GRADE LEVEL 78 9 PREVENTION RESOURCES Regional Prevention Resource Centers State and National Contacts Student Totals Grade Sex Ethnic Origin Risk and Protective Factor Scale Definition Alcohol - Lifetime Use Cigarettes - Lifetime Use Chewing Tobacco - Lifetime Use Marijuana - Lifetime Use Hallucinogens - Lifetime Use Cocaine - Lifetime Use Inhalants - Lifetime Use Sedatives - Lifetime Use Meth - Lifetime Use Stimulants - Lifetime Use Heroin - Lifetime Use Ecstasy - Lifetime Use Prescription Drugs - Lifetime Use Over-The-Counter Drugs - Lifetime Use Alcopops - Lifetime Use

3 21 Any Drug - Lifetime Use Alcohol - Past 30 Day Use Cigarettes - Past 30 Day Use Chewing Tobacco - Past 30 Day Use Marijuana - Past 30 Day Use Hallucinogens - Past 30 Day Use Cocaine - Past 30 Day Use Inhalants - Past 30 Day Use Sedatives - Past 30 Day Use Meth - Past 30 Day Use Stimulants - Past 30 Day Use Heroin - Past 30 Day Use Ecstasy - Past 30 Day Use Prescription Drugs - Past 30 Day Use Over-The-Counter Drugs - Past 30 Day Use Alcopops - Past 30 Day Use Any Drug - Past 30 Day Use Binge Drinking Pack of Cigarettes Suspended from School Drunk or High at School Sold Illegal Drugs Stolen a Vehicle Been Arrested Attacked to Harm Carried a Handgun Handgun to School Community Risk - Low Neighborhood Attachment Community Risk - High Community Disorganization Community Risk - Transitions and Mobility Community Risk - Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use Community Risk - Perceived Availability of Drugs Community Risk - Perceived Availability of Handguns Family Risk - Poor Family Management Family Risk - Family Conflict Family Risk - Family History of Antisocial Behavior Family Risk - Parental Attitudes Favorable to ATOD Family Risk - Parental Attitudes Favorable to ASB School Risk - Academic Failure School Risk - Low Commitment to School Peer Risk - Rebelliousness Peer Risk - Early Initiation of Drug Use Peer Risk - Early Initiation of ASB Peer Risk - Peer Favorable Attitudes to ASB

4 65 Peer Risk - Peer Favorable Attitudes to Drug Use Peer Risk - Intentions to Use Peer Risk - Peer Perceived Risk of Drug Use Peer Risk - Interaction with Antisocial Peers Peer Risk - Friends Use of Drugs Peer Risk - Sensation Seeking Peer Risk - Peer Rewards for Antisocial Involvement Peer Risk - Depressive Symptoms Peer Risk - Gang Involvement Community Protective - Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement Community Protective - Rewards for Prosocial Involvement Family Protective - Family Attachment Family Protective - Family Opportunities for PSI Family Protective - Family Rewards for PSI School Protective - School Opportunities for PSI School Protective - School Rewards for PSI Peer Protective - Religiosity Peer Protective - Social Skills Peer Protective - Belief in a Moral Order Peer Protective - Prosocial Involvement Peer Protective - Peer Rewards for Prosocial Involvement Peer Protective - Interaction with Prosocial Peers Sources of Alcohol Location of Alcohol Use I feel safe at my school How often have you taken a handgun to school How wrong do you think it is for someone your age to take a gun to school Have any of your brothers/sisters ever taken a gun to school Avg Age of First Marijuana Avg Age of First Cigarettes Avg Age of First Alcohol Avg Age of First Regular Alcohol Use Avg Age of First School Suspension Avg Age of First Been Arrested Avg Age of First Carried a Gun Avg Age of First Attacked to Harm Avg Age of First Belonged to a Gang Cigarettes - Lifetime Use Chewing Tobacco - Lifetime Use Cigarettes - Past 30 Day Use Chewing Tobacco - Past 30 Day Use Which statement best describes rules about smoking inside your home?

5 107 Which statement best describes rules about smoking in your family cars? During this school year, were you taught in any of your classes about the dangers of tobacco use? During the past 12 months, have you participated in any community activities to discourage people your age from using cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip or cigars? Core Measure by Grade for Past 30 Day Use Core Measure by Grade for Perception of Risk Core Measure by Grade for Parental Disapproval Core Measure by Grade for Age of Onset Core Measure by Sex for Past 30 Day Use Core Measure by Sex for Perception of Risk Core Measure by Sex for Parental Disapproval Core Measure by Sex for Age of Onset Sex Age Are you Hispanic or Latino? What is your race? Black or African American What is your race? Asian What is your race? American Indian What is your race? Alaska Native What is your race? White What is your race? Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander What is your race? Other What is the highest level of schooling completed by your mother or father? Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Mother Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Stepmother Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Foster Mother Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Grandmother Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Aunt Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Father Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Stepfather Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Foster Father Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Grandfather Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Uncle Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Other Adults Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Brother(s) Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Stepbrother(s)

6 142 Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Sister(s) Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Stepsister(s) Think of where you live most of the time. Which of the following people live there with you? Other Children In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and rules Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects My teacher(s) notices when I am doing a good job and lets me know about it There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other school activities outside of class There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one I feel safe at my school The school lets my parents know when I have done something well My teachers praise me when I work hard in school Are your school grades better than the grades of most students in your class? I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities Now thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you: enjoy being in school? Now thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you: hate being in school? Now thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you: try to do your best work in school? How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important? Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year? How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later life? How interesting are most of your courses to you? During the LAST FOUR WEEKS how many whole days of school have you missed because you skipped or cut? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: participated in clubs, organizations or activities at school? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: smoked cigarettes? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when their parents didn t know about it? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: made a commitment to stay drug-free? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: used marijuana? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: tried to do well in school? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?

7 170 Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: been suspended from school? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: liked school? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: carried a handgun? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: sold illegal drugs? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: regularly attended religious services? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: been arrested? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: dropped out of school? Think of your four best friends (the friends you feel closest to). In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have: been members of a gang? What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you: smoked cigarettes? What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you: worked hard at school? What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you: began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month? What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you: defended someone who was being verbally abused at school? What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you: smoked marijuana? What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you: carried a handgun? What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you: regularly volunteered to do community service? How old were you when you first: smoked marijuana? How old were you when you first: smoked a cigarette, even just a puff? How old were you when you first: had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)? How old were you when you first: began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month? How old were you when you first: used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze)? How old were you when you first: got suspended from school? How old were you when you first: got arrested? How old were you when you first: carried a handgun? How old were you when you first: attacked someone with the idea of seriously hurting them? How old were you when you first: belonged to a gang? How wrong do you think it is for someone your age to: take a handgun to school?

8 197 How wrong do you think it is for someone your age to: steal anything worth more than $5? How wrong do you think it is for someone your age to: pick a fight with someone? How wrong do you think it is for someone your age to: attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them? How wrong do you think it is for someone your age to: stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school? How wrong do you think it is for someone your age to: drink beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) regularly? How wrong do you think it is for someone your age to: smoke cigarettes? How wrong do you think it is for someone your age to: smoke marijuana? How wrong do you think it is for someone your age to: use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug? At school during the past 12 months, did you receive help from the resource teacher, speech therapist or other special education teacher? How many times have you done the following things? done what feels good no matter what How many times have you done the following things? done something dangerous because someone dared you to do it How many times have you done the following things? done crazy things even if they are a little dangerous How many times in the past year (12 months) have you: been suspended from school? How many times in the past year (12 months) have you: carried a handgun? How many times in the past year (12 months) have you: sold illegal drugs? How many times in the past year (12 months) have you: stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle? How many times in the past year (12 months) have you: participated in clubs, organizations or activities at school? How many times in the past year (12 months) have you: been arrested? How many times in the past year (12 months) have you: done extra work on your own for school? How many times in the past year (12 months) have you: attacked someone with the idea of seriously hurting them? How many times in the past year (12 months) have you: been drunk or high at school? How many times in the past year (12 months) have you: volunteered to do community service? How many times in the past year (12 months) have you: taken a handgun to school? Are you currently on probation, or assigned a probation officer with Juvenile Court? Have you ever belonged to a gang? If you have ever belonged to a gang, did that gang have a name? You re looking at CD s in a music store with a friend. You look up and see her slip a CD under her coat. She smiles and says Which one do you want? Go ahead, take it while nobody s around. There is nobody in sight, no employees and no other customers. What would you do now?

9 224 You are visiting another part of town, and you don t know any of the people your age there. You are walking down the street, and some teenager you don t know is walking toward you. He is about your size, and as he is about to pass you, he deliberately bumps into you and you almost lose your balance. What would you say or do? You are at a party at someone s house, and one of your friends offers you a drink containing alcohol. What would you say or do? It s 8:00 on a weeknight and you are about to go over to a friend s home when your mother asks you where you are going. You say Oh, just going to go hang out with some friends. She says, No, you ll just get into trouble if you go out. Stay home tonight. What would you do now? How often do you attend religious services or activities? I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad I like to see how much I can get away with I ignore rules that get in my way I think sometimes it s okay to cheat at school It is important to think before you act Sometimes I think that life is not worth it At times I think I am no good at all All in all, I am inclined to think that I am a failure In the past year, have you felt depressed or sad MOST days, even if you felt okay sometimes? It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it Sometimes we don t know what we will do as adults, but we may have an idea. Please answer how true these statements may be for you. WHEN I AM AN ADULT I WILL: smoke cigarettes Sometimes we don t know what we will do as adults, but we may have an idea. Please answer how true these statements may be for you. WHEN I AM AN ADULT I WILL: drink beer, wine, or liquor Sometimes we don t know what we will do as adults, but we may have an idea. Please answer how true these statements may be for you. WHEN I AM AN ADULT I WILL: smoke marijuana Sometimes we don t know what we will do as adults, but we may have an idea. Please answer how true these statements may be for you. WHEN I AM AN ADULT I WILL: use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they: smoked one or more packs of cigarettes per day? How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they: try marijuana once or twice? How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they: smoke marijuana regularly? How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they: take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day? How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they: have five or more drinks once or twice each weekend? On how many occasions have you had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime - more than just a few sips? On how many occasions have you had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?

10 250 On how many occasions have you used marijuana (grass, pot) or hashish (hash, hash oil) in your lifetime? On how many occasions have you used marijuana (grass, pot) or hashish (hash, hash oil) during the past 30 days? On how many occasions have you used LSD or other psychedelics in your lifetime? On how many occasions have you used LSD or other psychedelics during the past 30 days? On how many occasions have you used cocaine or crack in your lifetime? On how many occasions have you used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days? On how many occasions have you sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime? On how many occasions have you sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days? On how many occasions have you used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime? On how many occasions have you used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days? On how many occasions have you used sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them, in your lifetime? On how many occasions have you used sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them, during the past 30 days? On how many occasions have you used methamphetamines (meth, speed, crank, crystal meth) in your lifetime? On how many occasions have you used methamphetamines (meth, speed, crank, crystal meth) in the past 30 days? On how many occasions have you used stimulants, other than methamphetamines (such as amphetamines, Ritalin or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling you to take them, in your lifetime? On how many occasions have you used stimulants, other than methamphetamines (such as amphetamines, Ritalin or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling you to take them, during the past 30 days? On how many occasions have you used heroin or other opiates in your lifetime? On how many occasions have you used heroin or other opiates during the past 30 days? On how many occasions have you used MDMA ( X, E, or ecstasy) in your lifetime? On how many occasions have you used MDMA ( X, E, or ecstasy) during the past 30 days? On how many occasions have you taken prescription drugs (such as Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderall, OxyContin, Darvocet, or sleeping pills) on your own-that is, without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime? On how many occasions have you taken prescription drugs (such as Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderall, OxyContin, Darvocet, or sleeping pills) on your own-that is, without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days? On how many occasions have you taken non-prescription medicines such as diet pills (for example, Dietac, Dexatrim or Prolamine), stay-awake pills (for example No-Doz, Vivarin, or Wake), or cough or cold medicines (robos, DXM, etc.) to get high in your lifetime?

11 273 On how many occasions have you taken non-prescription medicines such as diet pills (for example, Dietac, Dexatrim or Prolamine), stay-awake pills (for example No-Doz, Vivarin, or Wake), or cough or cold medicines (robos, DXM, etc.) to get high during the past 30 days? On how many occasions have you been drunk or very high from drinking alcoholic beverages during the past 30 days? On how many occasions have you drunk flavored alcoholic beverages, sometimes called alcopops (like Mike s Hard Lemonade, Smirnoff Ice, Bacardi Breezers, etc.) in your lifetime? On how many occasions have you drunk flavored alcoholic beverages, sometimes called alcopops (like Mike s Hard Lemonade, Smirnoff Ice, Bacardi Breezers, etc.) during the past 30 days? Think back over the last two weeks. How many times have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row? Have you ever used smokeless tobacco (chew, snuff, plug, dipping tobacco, or chewing tobacco)? How often have you taken smokeless tobacco during the past 30 days? Have you ever smoked cigarettes? How frequently have you smoked cigarettes during the past 30 days? Which statement best describes rules about smoking inside your home? Which statement best describes rules about smoking in your family cars? During this school year, were you taught in any of your classes about the dangers of tobacco use? During the past 12 months, have you participated in any community activities to discourage people your age from using cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip or cigars? During the past 30 days, how many times did you ride in a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been drinking alcohol? During the past 30 days, how many times did you drive a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking alcohol? If you drank alcohol (not just a sip or taste) in the past year, how did you usually get it? If you drank alcohol (not just a sip or taste) in the past year, where did you usually drink it? During the last month, about how many marijuana cigarettes, or the equivalent, did you smoke a day, on the average? How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age: to use marijuana? How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age: to drink alcohol? How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age: to smoke cigarettes? How much do each of the following statements describe your neighborhood? crime and/or drug selling How much do each of the following statements describe your neighborhood? fights How much do each of the following statements describe your neighborhood? lots of empty or abandoned buildings How much do each of the following statements describe your neighborhood? lots of graffiti If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it I like my neighborhood

12 301 There are lots of adults in my neighborhood I could talk to about something important I d like to get out of my neighborhood There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best I feel safe in my neighborhood Which of the following activities for people your age are available in your community? sports teams? Which of the following activities for people your age are available in your community? scouting? Which of the following activities for people your age are available in your community? boys and girls clubs? Which of the following activities for people your age are available in your community? 4-H clubs? Which of the following activities for people your age are available in your community? service clubs? If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police? If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police? If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police? If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some? If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin), how easy would it be for you to get some? If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you to get some? If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one? If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some? During the past 12 months, have you participated in any alcohol prevention programs or seen any alcohol prevention messages in your school or community? Yes, a school-based program focused on preventing underage drinking and/or drinking and driving During the past 12 months, have you participated in any alcohol prevention programs or seen any alcohol prevention messages in your school or community? Yes, a community-based program focused on preventing underage drinking and/or drinking and driving (for example, through your church or temple or through youth groups like Boys and Girls Club or 4-H) During the past 12 months, have you participated in any alcohol prevention programs or seen any alcohol prevention messages in your school or community? Yes, a media campaign addressing underage drinking and/or drinking and driving (for example, newspaper ads, posters, pamphlets, radio, TV) During the past 12 months, have you participated in any alcohol prevention programs or seen any alcohol prevention messages in your school or community? No How wrong do your parents feel it would be for YOU to: drink beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) regularly? How wrong do your parents feel it would be for YOU to: smoke cigarettes? How wrong do your parents feel it would be for YOU to: smoke marijuana? How wrong do your parents feel it would be for YOU to: steal something worth more than $5?

13 327 How wrong do your parents feel it would be for YOU to: draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the owner s permission)? How wrong do your parents feel it would be for YOU to: pick a fight with someone? During the past 12 months, have you talked with at least one of your parents about the dangers of underage drinking and/or drinking and driving? By parents, we mean either your biological parents, adoptive parents, stepparents, or adult guardians - whether or not they live with you Have any of your brothers or sisters ever: drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin)? Have any of your brothers or sisters ever: smoked marijuana? Have any of your brothers or sisters ever: smoked cigarettes? Have any of your brothers or sisters ever: taken a handgun to school? Have any of your brothers or sisters ever: been suspended or expelled from school? The rules in my family are clear People in my family often insult or yell at each other When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with We argue about the same things in my family over and over If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your parents permission, would you be caught by your parents? My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use If you carried a handgun without your parents permission, would you be caught by your parents? If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents? Do you feel very close to your mother? Do you share your thoughts and feelings with your mother? My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made Do you share your thoughts and feelings with your father? Do you enjoy spending time with your mother? Do you enjoy spending time with your father? If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help Do you feel very close to your father? My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them My parents ask if I ve gotten my homework done People in my family have serious arguments Would your parents know if you did not come home on time? It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it How often do your parents tell you they re proud of you for something you ve done? How many brothers and sisters, including stepbrothers and stepsisters, do you have that are younger than you? How many brothers and sisters, including stepbrothers and stepsisters, do you have that are older than you? Have you changed homes in the past year (the last 12 months)?

14 361 How many times have you changed homes since kindergarten? Have you changed schools (including changing from elementary to middle and middle to high school) in the past year? How many times have you changed schools since kindergarten (including changing from elementary to middle and middle to high school)? Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or drug problems? About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have: used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs? About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have: sold or dealt drugs? About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have: done other things that could get them in trouble with the police, like stealing, selling stolen goods, mugging or assaulting others, etc.? About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have: gotten drunk or high? How honest were you in filling out this survey? Heavy Use and Antisocial Behavior - Grade Heavy Use and Antisocial Behavior - Grade Heavy Use and Antisocial Behavior - Grade Risk Factors - Grade Risk Factors - Grade Risk Factors - Grade Risk Factors - Grade Protective Factors - Grade Protective Factors - Grade Protective Factors - Grade Protective Factors - Grade School Safety Profile - Grade School Safety Profile - Grade School Safety Profile - Grade School Safety Profile - Grade List of Figures 1 Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Use - Grade Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Use - Grade Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Use - Grade Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Use - Grade Heavy Use and Antisocial Behavior - Grade Sources and Locations of Alcohol Use - Grade Sources and Locations of Alcohol Use - Grade Sources and Locations of Alcohol Use - Grade Sources and Locations of Alcohol Use - Grade No Child Left Behind Profile - Grade No Child Left Behind Profile - Grade No Child Left Behind Profile - Grade

15 28 No Child Left Behind Profile - Grade Grade Chart Gender Chart Age Chart

16 1 INTRODUCTION This report summarizes findings from the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey (APNA), a survey of 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th grade school students, conducted in the fall of This survey was available free of charge to all Arkansas public school districts that chose to participate. The survey was designed to assess adolescent substance use and related behaviors, and risk and protective factors that predict these behaviors. In this report, the results are presented for each grade along with the overall results for the State. Table 1 provides information on the total number of students, the number of school districts and the number of schools represented by this report. Table 2 provides information on the number and percent of students at each grade. Table 3 provides information on the number and percent of students by sex. Table 4 provides information on the number and percent of students by ethnic origin. The APNA Survey was first administered in the fall of 2002 and has been administered in the fall of each school year since then. Because trends over time are very important to prevention planning, readers are encouraged to review the results from the previous surveys. By comparing the results of the previous surveys, changes in ATOD (alcohol, tobacco and other drugs) use, rates of ASB (antisocial behavior), and levels of risk and protective factors can be determined for a specific grade. It is important to note that the results in this report are for students who were not sampled in the even grades (6, 8, 10, and 12) during the previous year s survey. Those students are now in grades 7, 9, 11 or are out of school. Together, the results of the current and past APNA surveys provide a complete picture of ATOD use, antisocial behavior, risk, and protection for students in Arkansas. (Methods Note Regarding Long-Term Trend Data:) The 2006 procedures varied from those used in this report, as well as those used in all other earlier reports. Non-standard procedures for calculating: 1) drug prevalence rates, and 2) for calculating scores on the risk and protective factor questions, were used in the 2006 report. The variation in 2006 procedures related to how missing data (i.e., instances where the student did not respond to a question) were counted. The effect of the 2006 procedure was to slightly reduce the reported prevalence levels for all drugs, and to lower the calculated scores for the risk and protective factor questions. In this report, the computational methods used for all calculations are identical to those used in all prior reports, other than the 2006 report. In addition, to produce the most accurate long-term trend data possible, 2006 results have been recalculated using standard procedures consistent with all reporting years. This means that, in some cases, small deviations in 2006 data points will be noted between this report and the actual 2006 report. 16

17 Table 1: Student Totals Response Group Total Students county 841 1,128 1,021 1,173 state 66,113 79,598 85,949 88,912 Table 2: Grade Response Group pct n pct n pct n pct n 6 county state , , , ,324 8 county state , , , , county state , , , , county state , , , ,248 17

18 Table 3: Sex Response Group pct n pct n pct n pct n Male county state , , , ,276 Female county state , , , ,185 Table 4: Ethnic Origin Response Group pct n pct n pct n pct n Hispanic county state 7.9 5, , , ,900 Black or African American county state , , , ,449 Asian county state 1.6 1, , , ,532 American Indian county state 4.4 3, , , ,480 Alaska Native county state White county state , , , ,377 Native Hawaiian county state Other county state 6.7 5, , , ,703 18

19 1.1 The Risk and Protective Factor Model of Prevention Risk and protective factor-focused prevention is based on a simple premise: To prevent a problem from happening, we need to identify the factors that increase the risk of that problem developing and then find ways to reduce the risks. Just as medical researchers have found risk factors for heart attacks such as diets high in fats, lack of exercise, and smoking, a team of researchers, the Social Development Research Group (SDRG), at the University of Washington, have defined a set of risk factors for drug abuse. The research team also found that some children exposed to multiple risk factors manage to avoid behavior problems later even though they were exposed to the same risks as children who exhibited behavior problems. Based on research, they identified protective factors and processes that work together to buffer children from the effects of high risk exposure and lead to the development of healthy behaviors. Risk factors include characteristics of school, community, and family environments, as well as characteristics of students and their peer groups that are known to predict increased likelihood of drug use, delinquency, and violent behaviors among youth (Hawkins, Catalano & Miller, 1992; Hawkins, Arthur & Catalano, 1995; Brewer, Hawkins, Catalano & Neckerman, 1995). 2 TOOLS FOR ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING Protective factors exert a positive influence or buffer against the negative influence of risk, thus reducing the likelihood that adolescents will engage in problem behaviors. Protective factors, identified through research reviewed by the Social Development Research Group, include social bonding to family, school, community and peers; and healthy beliefs and clear standards for behavior. Research on risk and protective factors has important implications for prevention efforts. The premise of this approach is that in order to promote positive youth development and prevent problem behaviors, it is necessary to address those factors that predict the problem. By measuring risk and protective factors in a population, specific risk factors that are elevated and widespread can be identified and targeted by preventive interventions that also promote related protective factors. For example, if academic failure is identified as an elevated risk factor in a community, then mentoring and tutoring interventions can be provided that will improve academic performance, and also increase opportunities and rewards for classroom participation. Risk and protective factor-focused drug abuse prevention is based on the work of J. David Hawkins, Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D.; and a team of researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle. Beginning in the early 1980 s, the group researched adolescent problem behaviors and identified risk factors for adolescent drug abuse and delinquency. The chart below shows the links between the 16 risk factors and the five problem behaviors. The check marks have been placed in the chart to indicate where at least two well designed, published research studies have shown a link between the risk factor and the problem behavior. YOUTH AT RISK Community Substance Abuse PROBLEM BEHAVIORS Delinquency Teen Pregnancy School Drop-Out Availability of Drugs and Firearms Community Laws and Norms Favorable Toward Drug Use Transitions and Mobility Low Neighborhood Attachment and Community Disorganization Violence Extreme Economic and Social Deprivation Family Family History of High Risk Behavior Family Management Problems Family Conflict Favorable Parental Attitudes and Involvement in the Problem Behavior School Early and Persistent Antisocial Behavior Academic Failure in Elementary School Lack of Commitment to School Individual/Peer Alienation and Rebelliousness Friends Who Engage in a Problem Behavior Favorable Attitudes Toward the Problem Behavior Early Initiation of the Problem Behavior 19