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Springville City Hall
110 South Main Street
Springville City, UT 84663
(801) 489-2700 Tel
(801) 491-7894 Fax
GET A CLUE…
Myth: “Springville is the drug capitol of Utah!”
FACT: Most of Springville’s drug use rates are below state averages.
Myth: “Everyone in Springville does drugs!”
FACT: Only 47 High School students reported using alcohol in the past 30 days (5.5%) & just 26 reported smoking cigarettes (3%).
SHS 2009 SHARP Survey
The graph represents the age group of students that were initially in the 8th grade in 2005, 10th grade in 2007 and 12th grade in 2009 at Springville High.
Click on the following links for more information:
How do we know this information?
How does SHARP eliminate false surveys/detect honesty?
Summary of SHARP findings from 2009
How do we compare to other communities?
Where are kids reporting they get drugs from?
How can I get involved with substance abuse prevention in Springville?
How do we know this information?
The information used in this campaign comes from the 2009 SHARP (Student Health and Risk Prevention) Survey. This survey is administered to students (upon parental permission) in 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades every two years. Participation in this survey is voluntary and results are completely anonymous.
The Student Health and Risk Prevention (SHARP) survey is a voluntary questionnaire given to those in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey’s purpose is to identify substance abuse trends among Springville City youth. It also identifies specific risk and protective factors. A risk factor is defined as an influence that can push a youth toward engaging in a problem behavior. A protective factor is a measure of safety set in place to protect youth from a specific risk.
How does SHARP eliminate false surveys/detect honesty?
•The confidentiality of the survey is stressed through the instructions and administration procedures.
•The participants are assured that the survey is voluntary, anonymous, and confidential.
•Students are told that no one will see their answer and that there is no way that a survey could be traced back to an individual student.
•Approximately 3% of surveys are deemed “dishonest” and are removed from final analysis after not meeting validity checks throughout the survey.
Summary of SHARP findings from 2009
In ASAP’s analysis of SHARP data, the following strengths and areas for improvement were found:
Springville’s Strengths
The data revealed some very positive things about Springville City’s youth. The majority of youth in Springville are not engaging in problem behaviors. In particular, the following risk factors are lower than average: Gang Involvement, Early Initiation of Drug Use and Intention to Use Drugs. The following protective factors are better than average: Religiosity, Interaction with Pro-Social Peers, Community Rewards for Pro-Social Involvement and Family Attachment. ASAP will continue to build on the community’s strengths while enhancing protective factors and striving to lower risk factors.
Community Priorities
Based on the analysis of data, the following risk factors were identified for the community to focus on over the next several years:
• Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior (Family Domain)
Along with these risk factors, the following protective factors were identified:
• Rewards for Pro-Social Involvement (School Domain)
• Opportunities for Pro-Social Involvement (School Domain)
The risk factor above was selected because it was the most elevated risk factor in Springville. The protective factors were chosen because they were the most depressed protective factors in the community. ASAP plans to give particular attention to implementing strategies that address these risk and protective factors when developing a prevention plan.
How do we compare to other communities?
Springville’s drug use rates are below county, state, & national averages. For a look at statewide and county SHARP Survey reports, go to the following link:
http://www.hsdsa.utah.gov/sharp.htm
Where are kids reporting they get alcohol?
The SHARP Survey asks students that reported using alcohol in the past year what sources they got it from. The following were the top 5 sources indicated in Springville’s 2009 survey:
•I got it at a party
•I got it from someone I know age 21 or older
•I got it from someone I know under age 21
•At my home or someone else’s home without any parent permission
•In some other place
Parents can protect their children by bonding with them and setting clear boundaries. They can also protect them through monitoring: knowing where your children are, who they’re with, and what they’re doing. For more information visit: www.parentsempowered.org .
A protective factor is a measure of safety set in place to protect youth from a specific risk. Some examples of protective factors include: family attachment, opportunities and rewards for pro-social involvement, and religiosity. By building healthy beliefs and clear standards and providing opportunities, skills, and recognition, we can help protect our children from substance abuse and other problem behaviors.
The following websites have many helpful tools for parents as well:
http://www.utahcountyonline.org/Dept2/Health/index.asp
New Program Aims to Change Perception of Substance Abuse.
Springville Wages War on Drugs on all Fronts.
Parent Drug Night Meeting in Springville.
Springville Fights Rep as Drug Hub during Red Ribbon Week
Drug Awareness Program in Springville
Teens Create Anti-Drug Campaign for Springville
Survey Challenges Springville’s Reputation on Drug Use
County Asking Cities to Fight Drug Addiction
How can I get involved with substance abuse prevention in Springville?
ASAP (Art City Substance Abuse Prevention) is a committed group of community members who are focused on preventing substance abuse through using the Communities that Care system. Contact Suzy Young, ASAP Coordinator, at 801-491-7823, or syoung@springville.org to find out how you can get involved. You can also become a fan of ASAP on Facebook!
Public Safety Drug Awareness Video