The Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families



Reports and Publications Partnership Brochure (286 KB, PDF format) Reports Annual Reports The Partnership's recommendations for creating a safe, supportive community for children, young people, and their families. 2006 Annual Report (in PDF format) \| 2004 Annual Report \| 2003 Annual Report \| 2002 Annual Report \| 2001 Annual Report 2008 Community Report Card The report provides a broad and objective statistical portrait of Arlington’s youth. Full Report - color version (2.9 MB, PDF) \| Full Report - black & white version, (467 KB, PDF) 2003 Community Report Card More than 80 indicators of the status of children, youth, and families in Arlington. Full Report in English (in PDF format) \| Summary Report in Spanish (in PDF format) Taking Some Chances Results of the most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey of young people enrolled in 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades in Arlington's public secondary schools. 2007 Chartbook (in PDF format) \| 2004 Chartbook (in PDF format) \| 2004 Overview (in PDF format) \| 2001 Survey Results (in PDF format) The World According to Our Kids Results of the most recent Profiles of Student Life ("Assets") Survey of young people enrolled in 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades in Arlington's public secondary schools. (Assets Survey FAQ's) 2009 (in PDF Format) \| 2006 (in PDF format) \| 2003 (in PDF format) \| 2001 For Parents: Findings from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. This series of brochures describes key findings from the most recent YRBS conducted in Arlington middle and high schools. Learn more about smoking, alcohol and drug use, bullying sexual behaviors, depressive symptoms, exercise and nutrition habits, fighting and gangs. Each brochure also gives parents tips on preventing the risk behavior and where to go for more information or help. Available in English or Español. The brochures are available in PDF. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader. English Taking Some Chances. A brief overview of results of the 2004 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, October 2004. Under the Influence. Findings on alcohol use from the 2004 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, November 2004. More Than Feeling Blue. Findings on depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts from the 2004 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, October 2004. Nobody Ever Talks About It. Findings on Teen Sexual Activity and Use of Contraception from the March 2004 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. A Hard Habit to Break: Findings on Tobacco Use Keeping a Clear Mind: Findings on Use of Illegal Drugs Not-so-Good Nutrition: Findings on Diet and Weight Management Time To Get Moving. Findings on Exercise and Physical Education from the March 2004 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Cruel Intentions: Findings on Bullying and Victimization Not in Our Town? Findings on Gangs Shaking Hands with A Closed Fist: Findings on Fighting and Weapons Español Conductas de Alto Riesgo: Resultados de la Encuesta Sobre Conductas Riesgosas en La Juventud (“YRBS”) Bajo La Influencia: Resultados sobre el consumo de alcohol Más Que Sentirse Triste: Resultados sobre los síntomas relacionadoes con la depresión Nadie Quiere Hablar Sobre el Tema: Resultados sobre la actividad sexual y el use de anticonceptivos Un Hábito Difícil de Dejar: Descubrimentos Sobre El Uso Del Tabaco Entre Los Jóvenes Intenciones Crueles: Descubrimentos Sobre La Intimidación Conductas De Alto Riesgo: Resultados de la Encuesta de 2004 sobre conductas riesgosas en la juventud Una nutrición nada aconsejable: Descubrimentos Sobre La Dieta Y El Control Del Peso Manteniendo la mente clara: Descubrimentos En El Uso De Drogas Ilegales Dándose la mano con el puño cerrado: Conclusiones Sobre Las Peleas Y El Uso De Armas ¿Aquí no sucede eso?: Descubrimentos Sobre Las Pandillas Los Jóvenes y El Ejercicio: Resultados de la Encuesta de 2004 sobre conductas riesgoasas en la juventud Other publications: Assets in Action. An ongoing series of articles discussing how to apply the Assets Framework to help children grow up to be healthy, responsible, caring adults. Suitable for publication in PTA Newsletters. Listening to Young People. Short summary of the findings of the 2003 Assets Survey. Moving To Higher Ground. Initial goals for selected indicators from the Community Report Card.