Downingtown Area PAYS 2013 Report What is PAYS

Downingtown Area PAYS 2013 Report

What is PAYS? The Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) is a student survey administered in oddnumbered years (e. g. , 2009, 2011, 2013) to youth in 6 th, 8 th, 10 th, and 12 th grades in participating schools throughout the Commonwealth. All Chester County Public Schools participated in the 2013 PAYS. The survey is anonymous, voluntary and confidential. Youth are never required to complete the survey, and their identity is not connected to their answers. Passive Permission for administration of the survey. The questions asked in the survey cover many types of attitudes, knowledge, behaviors, and experiences. Youth respond to questions on topics such as: Use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) Violence and drugs on school property Being bullied Involvement in gangs Depression Gambling

PAYS Continued: Youth also answer questions related to risk and protective factors (RPF). Risk Factors increase the chances of a youth having problems, and Protective Factors decrease the chances. RPF questions in the PAYS cover many areas of youths’ lives, including: Community School Family Peer Individual The PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) sponsored the administration of the PAYS since 1989. In 2013, the PA Dept. of Education (PDE) and PA Dept. of Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DDAP) joined PCCD in sponsoring school-district participation in the survey.

STRENGTHS of Downingtown Area School District Students Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug (ATOD) usage has decreased in 6 th, 8 th and 10 th grade surveys from PAYS 2011 to PAYS 2013 and is below the Chester County and PA PAYS data 30 Day Alcohol Usage PAYS – 10 th Grade 40 35 33. 5 31 30 28. 9 23. 9 25 24 20 15 10 5 0 2011 Downingtown 2013 Chester County PA Linear(Downingtown) 26. 2

30 Day Marijuana Usage 10 th Grade Surveys 30 25 20 16. 8 16. 2 15 14. 9 14. 4 11. 6 12. 4 10 5 0 2011 Downingtown 2013 Chester County PA Linear(Downingtown)

30 day Prescription Drug Usage – Narcotic Prescription drugs w/o Doctor’s order (Oxy. Contin, Percocet, Vicodin) – 10 th Grade Surveys 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 5. 2 6 4 1. 6 2 2 2. 6 0 2011 Downingtown 2013 Chester County PA Linear(Downingtown)

30 Day Alcohol Usage – PAYS 8 th Grade Surveys Chart Title 20 18 16 14. 1 14 11. 3 12 10 8 9. 6 7. 7 6. 3 7. 5 6 4 2 0 2011 Downingtown 2013 Chester County PA Linear(Downingtown)

30 Day Marijuana Usage – PAYS 8 th Grade Surveys 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 3. 7 4 2 4. 5 1. 8 1. 5 2. 6 0 2011 Downingtown 2013 Chester County PA Linear(Downingtown) 3. 3

Bullying Question – How wrong do you think it is for someone your age to bully another student or peer? (PAYS 2013) Over 90% of Downingtown Area students think bullying is wrong in grades 6 th, 8 th, 10 th and 12 th grades 6 th grade – 97% 8 th grade – 95% 10 th grade – 95% 12 th grade – 90%

Challenges for Downingtown Area School District Downingtown Area Gateway Drugs (Alcohol and Marijuana) 30 day usage has increased with 12 th grade surveys from PAYS data 2011 to PAYS data 2013 30 Day Alcohol Usage – 12 th Grade Surveys 60 50 50. 2 53. 7 49. 8 45. 9 44. 2 40. 6 40 30 20 10 0 2011 Downingtown 2013 Chester County PA Linear(Downingtown)

Driving After Alcohol 12 th grade 30 25 20 16. 5 15 10 16. 2 12. 6 10. 7 10. 5 10. 1 8. 7 7. 7 5 0 2009 Downingtown 2011 Chester 2013 PA Linear(Downingtown) 8. 7

30 Day Marijuana Usage 12 th Grade Surveys 40 34. 5 35 29. 8 30 25 25. 3 22. 2 27. 1 26. 7 23. 7 21. 9 21. 8 20 15 10 5 0 2009 Downingtown 2011 Chester County 2013 PA Linear(Downingtown)

Driving After Marijuana 12 th Grade 30 25 20 23. 2 19. 7 20. 6 18. 1 18. 5 18. 4 17. 8 16. 1 15 12. 4 10 5 0 2009 2011 Downingtown Chester 2013 PA Linear(Downingtown)

BINGE DRINKING (5+ drinks in a row in the past two weeks) – PAYS – 12 TH Grade Surveys 40 35 32. 8 30. 6 30 30. 3 26. 9 25 21. 8 20 15 10 5 0 2011 Downingtown 2013 Chester County PA Linear(Downingtown)

Lifetime use of Alcohol (Have you ever tried alcohol at least once in your life? ) PAYS 2013 DASD 90 State County 79. 2 80 74. 7 74. 2 70 61. 5 60 54. 5 50. 4 50 40 29. 5 30 20 10 10. 2 31. 5 35. 1 11. 9 13. 3 0 6 th Grade 8 th grade 10 th grade 12 th grade

Lifetime Use of Inhalants PAYS 2013 20 18 16 14 DASD 12 County 10 State 8 6 6. 9 4. 8 4. 6 6. 4 5. 3 6. 9 4. 8 5. 6 6. 4 7. 2 6 5. 9 4 2 0 6 th 8 th 10 th 12 th

Lifetime use of Marijuana PAYS 2013 60 49. 9 50 DASD 40. 3 40 County State 30 25. 8 21. 3 20 18. 2 10 3. 7 0 0. 3 0. 4 5. 4 6. 4 43. 2 0. 4 6 th grade 8 th grade 10 th grade 12 th grade

Lifetime use of Narcotic Prescription Drugs PAYS 2013 18 15. 6 16 14 11. 8 12. 1 12 10 DASD 8. 3 County 8 6 4. 1 4 2 State 5. 5 5. 7 1. 6 2. 1 1. 9 2. 7 0 6 th grade 8 th grade 10 th grade 12 th grade

Felt depressed or sad MOST days in the past 12 months - PAYS 2013 40 36 35 30. 9 30 26. 4 25 20 21. 6 23 29. 9 30. 6 34. 4 32. 6 29. 5 DASD 25 County 17. 5 State 15 10 5 0 6 th grade 8 th grade 10 th grade 12 th grade

Considered suicide 1 or more times 25 23. 1 20. 4 20 17. 2 17. 4 17. 9 18. 9 14. 7 15 DASD County 12. 3 State 11 10 6. 9 5 4 4. 7 0 6 th grade 8 th grade 10 th grade 12 th grade

Worried that food at home would run out before your family got money to buy more 12 10. 5 9. 8 10 9. 1 8 6. 6 8. 6 DASD 6. 9 6. 8 6 5. 9 6 4. 7 8 th grade 10 th grade 6. 3 State 4 2 0 6 th grade County 12 th grade

The PAYS 2013 results also indicate the Risk and Protective Factors in our DASD community that need to be addressed to promote a healthy, safe, and supportive community for our children. These factors are identified to help us develop intentional programming and policy to support children, youth and families. What are the highest Risk Factors and lowest Protective Factors for the Downingtown Community?

PROTECTIVE FACTORS – PAYS 2013 defined as “Characteristics that decrease the likelihood that a student will engage in problem behaviors. Protective Factors promote positive youth development. ” LOWEST SCORING PROTECTIVE FACTORS – (AREAS OF CONCERN for DASD community) Religiosity – In communities where young people attend religious programs, services, or groups regularly, there is a lower percentage of anti-social behaviors and ATOD use. Community Rewards for Pro Social Involvement – Rewards for positive participation in community activities that help students bond to the community and increase self-respect as well as respect for community.

RISK FACTORS – PAYS 2013 defined as “Characteristics in the community, family, school and individual’s environment known to increase the likelihood that a youth will engage in more than one problem behavior. In a community where there is acceptance and tolerance of these risk factors, students are more likely to engage in problem behaviors. ” HIGHEST RISK FACTORS – (AREAS OF CONCERNS for DASD community) Poor Family Management – (Students perceive inconsistent and/or unusually harsh or severe punishment; parent’s failure to provide clear expectations and to monitor children’s behavior) Perceived Risk of Drug Use – (Students do not perceive a significant risk of harm from drug/alcohol use. ) Rewards for Anti Social behavior for anti- social behavior. ) – (Students do receive rewards

GOALS FOR DASD 2015 DOWNINGTOWN AREA PAYS SURVEY To decrease Downingtown Area Alcohol 30 day usage as measured by the 12 th grade surveys reporting alcohol usage on the 2013 PA Youth Survey (PAYS) from the current baseline of 53. 7% to 39% by 2015 2013 Baseline: 53. 7% 2015 Desired Outcome: 39% To decrease the Downingtown Area Marijuana 30 Day usage as measured by the 12 th grade surveys reporting marijuana usage on the 2013 PA Youth Survey (PAYS) from the current baseline of 34. 5% to 25% 2013 Baseline: 34. 5% 2015 Desired Outcomes: 25%

DASD GOALS Continued To continue the Implementation of the LIFE SKILLS TRAINNG PROGRAM (Health Curriculum) to students in grades 6 th, 7 th and 8 th grades for the 2014/15 school year through the DASD grant through University of Colorado at Boulder Teacher training scheduled for September 8 and 9, 2014 Greta Neff will complete Trainer requirements To study the needs for sustainability of the LST program for the 2015/16 school year. Attend trainings and meetings at EPIS Center (Penn State) and LST grant trainings on sustainability during the 2014/15 school year Sustainability Training through UC at Boulder on September 30, 2014 in Bucks County EPIS Center continued conference calls, webinars and technical assistance

GOALS Continued To decrease the risk factor of the Downingtown Area “Attitudes Favorable to Drug Use” as measured by 12 th grade surveys reporting greater acceptance toward drug use on the 2013 PA Youth Survey (PAYS) from the current baseline of 59. 1 to 50 by 2015 2013 Baseline: 59. 1 2015 Desired Outcome: 50 To increase the protective factor of the Downingtown Area “Rewards for Pro. Social Involvement” as measured by 10 th grade students reporting they are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at school on the 2013 PA Youth Surveys (PAYS) from the current baseline of 57. 6 to 62 by 2015 2013 Baseline: 57. 6 2015 Desired Outcome: 62

DASD GOALS Continued To increase communication with parents on issues related to ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs) through SAP website, DASD webpages linked to SAP website, twitter in coordination with Downingtown CTC will coordinate through the HSA Safe Homes Champion and on the Downingtown CTC Facebook, Downingtown Safe Homes Facebook, web page and Twitter Downingtown CTC will continue PARENTS WHO HOST LOSE THE MOST campaign locally with beer distributors and PLCB DASD – SAP webpage to include information on resources, ATOD parenting information and “how to open communication regarding ATOD with children”, Explore other forms of social media for positive messaging

Action Plans to Achieve the GOALS Present at DASD Wellness Meeting to align Wellness goals with PAYS Coordinate with building Wellness committees – Safe and Supportive Schools Goals K-8 Bullying Prevention and 9 -12 Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Prevention Provide information and positive messages to high school and middle school students on ATOD through SAP team, student council, building wellness committees…. Provide updated information on Marijuana (and other drugs) to 9 th grade Wellness/Fitness and 10 th grade Health teachers Schedule presentation for 11 th / 12 th grade students on ATOD prevention if availability of effective programming and scheduling – Previewed NOPE (Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education) and Kacie’s Cause (Kennett Square)

Current Initiatives at DASD Life Skills Training - HEALTH curriculum MS – Evidence and research based to decrease usage of ATOD through 12 th grade (Grant extended through 15/16 school year) OLWEUS Bullying Prevention Program – DMS, LMS, MC 6 GC, EW, WB, LE, SM, BW Restorative Practices – DMS and LMS (Restorative Practices offers teachers, students and parents a way of seeing problems as an opportunity for learning. ) Positive Action Curriculum at DHS West and East / At Risk HS students in emotional support program (DASD Pupil Services) Wellness / At Risk Committees Coordinating Goals and Initiatives – DASD Student Assistance Program teams K-12 at all buildings to identify at risk students and families, refer for assessment, refer to community agencies, provide services to support students and families

Partnership with Downingtown CTC Downingtown Communities that Care (CTC) action plan to address Risk and Protective Factors from PAYS 2013: SAFE HOMES – 17 parent Volunteer “Champions” in every DASD school to provide parents with tips for improving family communication and setting expectations, provide accurate ATOD prevention information, and promote communication and support among parents of DASD PARENTS WHO HOST LOSE THE MOST –A public awareness program educating communities and parents about the health and safety risks of serving/allowing alcohol at teen parties. This program encourages parents and the ENTIRE community to sent a unified message that teen alcohol consumption is unhealthy, unsafe and unacceptable. Marsh Creek 6 th GC YOUTH COALITION- Positive messaging campaign

Downingtown Communities that Care action plan (cont. ) Engaging business, faith, law enforcement leaders and residents to develop Community based pro-social opportunities and rewards for children and teens Strengthening Families Program- SFP 10 -14 is a parent, youth and family skills building curriculum designed to prevent teen substance abuse and other behavior problems, strengthen parenting skills and build family strengths- in cooperation with DASD and Holcombe Behavioral Health Mock Crash/Cruisin’ Smart -in partnership with DASD and Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, and many other concerned community agencies to demonstrate the permanent physical and emotional impact to individuals and families of Driving Under the Influence.

Tina Forsythe, Student Assistance Specialist DASD tforsythe@dasd. org 6102694400 x 7596 Cell: 610 -633 -5704 Downingtown Communities that Care (CTC) Libby Egnaczyk, Community Mobilizer dtownctc@ymcagbw. org www. dtownctc. org Facebook Downingtown Area Communities that Care Downingtown Safe Homes