Our Challenge: The Current Landscape
Although great strides have been made to reduce youth substance use in Scituate, there are opportunities to continue our efforts and to do more.
Prevalent protective factors in the Scituate community
Healthy beliefs about use
Clear expectations and consequences for use
Strong bonds with institutions
Opportunities for positive social involvement
Skills to refuse
Academic success
(1) Scituate High School 2017-18 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
(2) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017 High School Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)