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A Community Resource for Parents & Teens

 

 STRONG PARENTS 

    STRONG YOUTH   

The presentation at Barrington High School on April 26th was a huge success.  Over 200 BHS parents attended and heard intriguing, factual presentations covering all aspects of underage drinking.  Experts shared their research and experience on how underage drinking effects the developing brain, impacts teen stress and mental health issues, and legal ramifications of hosting parties.  Local teens shared how underage drinking has impacted their life, from solidifying decisions to be alcohol and drug free, to dealing with family addictions.  The presentation concluded with some parenting tips from a local parent and counselor, including "One of the greatesst assets you have is your relationship with other like-minded parents.  Network whenever possible."

The BADPC is currently planning another speaker this school year, to continue this important conversation about the risks and dangers of underage drinking.

Barrington Area Community Assessment Report

A Snapshot of Our Community.

The BADPC has released a report which assesses the status of the Barrington communities realting to underage drinking.  The report includes:

  • BHS Student Survey data on underage drinking.
  • Environmental scan of alcohol retailers.
  • Summary of parent focus groups.
  • Information on local ordinances.

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Community Assessment Report

 

 A Snapshot of Our Community

Community
Assessment

Report 

The Barrington Area Drug Prevention Coalition (BADPC) has released a Community Assessment Report.  This report is important to everyone in our community, as everyone is impacted by substance abuse in some way.  Whether its poor school performance, family problems, increased healthcare and law-enforcement costs, or senseless tragedies, substance abuse impacts everyone.

 

This is the first assessment report from teh Barrington Area Drug Prevention Coalition.  The report was compiled throughout the 2008-2009 school year, with the assistance of many members of BADPC, local law enforcement, and members of School District 220, including students.

 

Some major components included within this report are:

  • Barrington High School student survey conducted in February, 2008.  This is an opportunity to view results from the Illinois Youth Survey given to all BHS students.  A summary of underage drinking and substance abuse is given.
  • Environmental Scan of our Communities, A look at retail establishments where alcohol can be purchased and where alcohol is advertised locally.
  • Summary of Parent Focus Groups on Underage Drinking.  The BADPC conducted parent focus groups in March, 2009, facilitated by staff from the Lake County Health Department.  Questions focused on underage drinking.
  • Information on Local Ordinances.  The Barrington Area encompasses many different communities, each with varying ordinances when it comes to underage drinking and substance abuse. 

 

 

 Click on the Above Link to View the Full Report.

 
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