Welcome to the Action Forum For Youth Hosted by the Issaquah Community Network

1. Welcome to the Action Forum For YouthHosted by the Issaquah Community Network Forum Agenda 7:00…...….…………………………….………………………..Breakfast Served 7:30…………………………..……………Welcome and Opening Remarks Judy Brewer, Network Board Chair 7:35………….Presentation of Network and Healthy Youth Survey Nancy Campi, Network Vice Chair 8:00…..….…………….…… Table Discussions with Forum Attendees 8:45…...…………………..……………………Table Discussion Report Out 9:00….……………………………..Next Steps and Forum Adjournment Judy Brewer

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3. Issaquah Community Network Purpose • Bring together schools, cities and non-profit agencies for healthy youth and strong families • Reduce risky behaviors • Work collaboratively to assess community needs and leverage resources • Fund mini-grants for innovative local projects • Support The Healthy Youth Survey • Distribute Survival Guide annually Additional ICN information found in Forum Packet

4. Issaquah Community Network Focus Areas • Youth Suicide • Youth Violence • School Dropout • Youth Substance Abuse • Including but not limited to… Drugs Alcohol Tobacco Prescription Drugs • Domestic Violence • Teen Pregnancy • Child Abuse • Bullying • Technology Addiction

5. ICN Community and State Affiliation • Network boundary is consistent with the Issaquah School District, including whole or parts of cities of… • Issaquah, Bellevue, Newcastle, Renton, Sammamish, Preston, Unincorporated King County • Neighboring Networks include… • The Eastside Network: Bellevue, Mercer Island, Redmond, Kirkland • The Snoqualmie Valley Network: North Bend, Snoqualmie, Carnation, Duval • In 1992 Washington State Legislature established and funded 53 local networks to provide local support for healthy youth and strong families • Operate under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) pertaining to The Family Policy Council and Community Networks • Current State…..?

6. The Issaquah Community Network& The Healthy Youth Survey • Voluntary, anonymous and confidential survey • Taken by students in grades 6, 8, 10, 12 every 2 years • Questions focus on risky behaviors, safety and violence, physical activity and diet, and emotional wellbeing • Data from 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 (soon) accessible on the ISD website ---add… partial presented today, from state, how implemented, state includes..maybe add participation number table?

7. Current Cigarette SmokingStudents who report smoking cigarettes in the past 30 days Percent 16% 0f 2008 12th Graders = 194 Students

8. Current Alcohol UseStudents who report having drunk alcohol in the past 30 daysIn 2008 12th graders exceeded STATE results of 41% Percent 24% of 2008 10th Graders = 238 Students45% of 2008 12th Graders = 311 Students

9. Rode with Drinking DriverStudents who report having ridden in the past 30 days with a driver who had been drinking alcohol In 2008 12th graders exceeded STATE results of 23% Percent 16% of 2008 8th Graders = 177 Students19% of 2008 10th Graders = 189 Students 26% of 2008 12th Graders = 180 Students 546 students rode with drinking driver

10. Current Marijuana UseStudents who report smoking marijuana in the past 30 daysIn 2008 12th graders exceeded STATE results of 22% Percent 24% of 2008 12th Graders = 166 Students

11. Current Illegal Drug UseStudents report using illegal drugs, including Marijuana in the past 30 daysIn 2004 and 2006 12th graders exceed or reached STATE percentages of2004=21, 2008=25 Percent 25% of 2008 12th Graders = 173 Students15% of 2008 10th Graders = 149 Students

12. And the Survey Says…In 2008 5% (50) 10th graders reported that they drove after drinkingIn 2008 18% (125) 12th graders reported that they drove after drinking39% of Students surveyed in 2008 are at risk for substance abuse because they report that they do not see use of drugs as riskyJust 22% of 12th graders reported in 2008 that adults think youth drinking is “very wrong” 46.5% say adults think drinking is “wrong”34% of 12th graders reported in 2008 that they perceive drugs as easy to obtain36% of 12th graders surveyed in Issaquah reported that 4 of their best friends have tried beer, wine or hard liquor in the past 12 months (State=31%)17% of 12th graders say that 1 of their best friends SOLD illegal drugs (State=16%)

13. BullyingStudents who report being bullied in the past 30 daysIn 2006 & 2008 10th graders exceeded STATE results of 23% Percent 27% of 2008 6th Graders = 323 Students 27% of 2008 8th Graders = 298 Students25% of 2008 10th Graders = 248

14. Contemplation of SuicideStudents having seriously considered suicide in the past yearIn 2008 10th graders nearing the STATE results of 17% Percent 14% of 2008 10th Graders = 139 Students 11% of 2008 8th Graders = 122 Students 11% of 2008 12th Graders = 76 Students

15. The Issaquah Community Network & Today’s ForumDiscussions with table groups… Introductions and discussion of the following questions as they relate to the Issaquah School District area including: Issaquah, Sammamish, Bellevue, Renton, Newcastle. 1 - What’s the first thing that comes to mind about today’s middle and high school students? Let’s paint a picture of what it’s like to be a teen today, both and positive and negative aspects. 2 - Of all the items mentioned in the first discussion, what are the most critical challenges facing today’s young people and families? 3 - What action steps are needed to address these challenges? Particularly, how can members of the community (individuals and organizations ) partner to address these challenges?

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