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Grade Level of Respondents – 650 total
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Oceana Youth Needs Assessment Conducted November 2019 Youth - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Oceana Youth Needs Assessment Conducted November 2019 Youth - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Oceana Youth Needs Assessment Conducted November 2019 Youth Advisory Council Grade Level of Respondents 650 total 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Gender of Respondents - 650 total 60% 50% 40% 30% 20%
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Gender of Respondents - 650 total
Male Female Prefer Not to Disclose 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
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School District of Respondents
195 312 42 38 61
Hart Shelby Walkerville Pentwater Hesperia
50 100 150 200 250 300 350
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Issues Effecting Oceana Youth (County Wide)
Stress from family issues Access to counselors Alcohol use Texting and driving Violence in school Emotional abuse Depression/suicidal thoughts Dropping out of school Drug use Drunk driving Driving while high Eating disorders Environmental concerns Pressure to succeed Lack of family support Physical abuse by someone Sexual harassment Access to guns Access to health care Feeling unsafe at school Illiteracy In school violence/bullying Social media bullying Job availability for teens Stress from school work Dating relationships Peer pressure Family abuse Lack of recreational activities Lack of self-esteem STD/STI/AIDS Sexual orientation Teen pregnancy Pressure to have sex Cigarette use Vaping use Youth living in poverty Homeless youth Having enough food in your household Racial tension Bullying in school Pressure to succeed/ go to college 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
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Issues Effecting Youth, Ranked
1.
Stress from school work
2.
Vaping Use
3.
Bullying in school
4.
Depression/Suicidal thoughts
5.
Lack of self-esteem
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Shelby Public Schools
Stress from family issues Access to counselors Alcohol use Texting and driving Violence in school Emotional abuse Depression/suicidal thoughts Dropping out of school Drug use Drunk driving Driving while high Eating disorders Environmental concerns Pressure to succeed Lack of family support Physical abuse by someone Sexual harassment Access to guns Access to health care Feeling unsafe at school Illiteracy In school violence/bullying Social media bullying Job availability for teens Stress from school work Dating relationships Peer pressure Family abuse Lack of recreational activities Lack of self-esteem STD/STI/AIDS Sexual orientation Teen pregnancy Pressure to have sex Cigarette use Vaping use Youth living in poverty Homeless youth Having enough food in your household Racial tension Bullying in school Pressure to succeed/ go to college 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Issues Effecting Youth
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Walkerville Public Schools
Stress from family issues Access to counselors Alcohol use Texting and driving Violence in school Emotional abuse Depression/suicidal thoughts Dropping out of school Drug use Drunk driving Driving while high Eating disorders Environmental concerns Pressure to succeed Lack of family support Physical abuse by someone Sexual harassment Access to guns Access to health care Feeling unsafe at school Illiteracy In school violence/bullying Social media bullying Job availability for teens Stress from school work Dating relationships Peer pressure Family abuse Lack of recreational activities Lack of self-esteem STD/STI/AIDS Sexual orientation Teen pregnancy Pressure to have sex Cigarette use Vaping use Youth living in poverty Homeless youth Having enough food in your household Racial tension Bullying in school Pressure to succeed/ go to college 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Issues Effecting Youth
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Hesperia Community Schools
Stress from family issues Access to counselors Alcohol use Texting and driving Violence in school Emotional abuse Depression/suicidal thoughts Dropping out of school Drug use Drunk driving Driving while high Eating disorders Environmental concerns Pressure to succeed Lack of family support Physical abuse by someone Sexual harassment Access to guns Access to health care Feeling unsafe at school Illiteracy In school violence/bullying Social media bullying Job availability for teens Stress from school work Dating relationships Peer pressure Family abuse Lack of recreational activities Lack of self-esteem STD/STI/AIDS Sexual orientation Teen pregnancy Pressure to have sex Cigarette use Vaping use Youth living in poverty Homeless youth Having enough food in your household Racial tension Bullying in school Pressure to succeed/ go to college
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Issues Effecting Youth
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Pentwater Public Schools
Stress from family issues Access to counselors Alcohol use Texting and driving Violence in school Emotional abuse Depression/suicidal thoughts Dropping out of school Drug use Drunk driving Driving while high Eating disorders Environmental concerns Pressure to succeed Lack of family support Physical abuse by someone Sexual harassment Access to guns Access to health care Feeling unsafe at school Illiteracy In school violence/bullying Social media bullying Job availability for teens Stress from school work Dating relationships Peer pressure Family abuse Lack of recreational activities Lack of self-esteem STD/STI/AIDS Sexual orientation Teen pregnancy Pressure to have sex Cigarette use Vaping use Youth living in poverty Homeless youth Having enough food in your household Racial tension Bullying in school Pressure to succeed/ go to college
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Issues Effecting Youth
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Hart Public Schools
Stress from family issues Access to counselors Alcohol use Texting and driving Violence in school Emotional abuse Depression/suicidal thoughts Dropping out of school Drug use Drunk driving Driving while high Eating disorders Environmental concerns Pressure to succeed Lack of family support Physical abuse by someone Sexual harassment Access to guns Access to health care Feeling unsafe at school Illiteracy In school violence/bullying Social media bullying Job availability for teens Stress from school work Dating relationships Peer pressure Family abuse Lack of recreational activities Lack of self-esteem STD/STI/AIDS Sexual orientation Teen pregnancy Pressure to have sex Cigarette use Vaping use Youth living in poverty Homeless youth Having enough food in your household Racial tension Bullying in school Pressure to succeed/ go to college 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Issues Effecting Youth
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Helpful Programs and Activities
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
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Helpful Programs & Activities, Ranked
1.
Competitive Sports
2.
Arts, writing, or music focused activities
3.
Outdoor recreational programs
4.
Homework assistance
5.
Programs that help cope with daily stress
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Focus Areas
Most important, as identified by YAC:
Vaping Stress from school work Depression Self esteem Stress from family issues
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