Recreational Marijuana:

F1

Legalization, increased availability, and easy access have led to misconceptions regarding marijuana use, particularly with youth.

Related Recommendations (2)

R1

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) and the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) should maintain current youth prevention programs as well as spearhead new initiatives for county youth and their families. (F1, F2, F3)

R2

SCDHS and SCOE should continue their highly successful collaborations with partners, such as the Sacramento County Coalition for Youth (SCCY) and the Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Arden Arcade (CSHAA). Over the next budget cycle, SCDHS and SCOE should proactively expand partnerships with entities such as school districts, parent-teacher associations, city governments, public health officials, Child Protective Services, and law enforcement. (F1, F2, F3)

F2

There are significant toxicity and health concerns for youth that can lead to diminished academic performance, regressed socialization, and numerous physical and health issues.

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R1

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) and the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) should maintain current youth prevention programs as well as spearhead new initiatives for county youth and their families. (F1, F2, F3)

R2

SCDHS and SCOE should continue their highly successful collaborations with partners, such as the Sacramento County Coalition for Youth (SCCY) and the Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Arden Arcade (CSHAA). Over the next budget cycle, SCDHS and SCOE should proactively expand partnerships with entities such as school districts, parent-teacher associations, city governments, public health officials, Child Protective Services, and law enforcement. (F1, F2, F3)

F3

Although many prevention programs and partnerships have been developed to date, additional needs for youth services continue to be identified.

Related Recommendations (2)

R1

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) and the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) should maintain current youth prevention programs as well as spearhead new initiatives for county youth and their families. (F1, F2, F3)

R2

SCDHS and SCOE should continue their highly successful collaborations with partners, such as the Sacramento County Coalition for Youth (SCCY) and the Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Arden Arcade (CSHAA). Over the next budget cycle, SCDHS and SCOE should proactively expand partnerships with entities such as school districts, parent-teacher associations, city governments, public health officials, Child Protective Services, and law enforcement. (F1, F2, F3)

F4

Although there are some data from the Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), consolidated data from multiple sources would paint a broader picture and help identify focus areas and funding needs for youth services.

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R3

SCDHS, SCOE, and their partners should collect and measure trend data from multiple sources, using whatever means are possible. Possible data include youth usage, treatment data, suspensions, expulsions, arrests, DUIs, and ER visits. (F4)

F5

While Sacramento County has been admirably proactive in obtaining grant funding for youth prevention, additional funding would allow for more community-based programs and for more direct support to youth in the County’s middle and high schools.

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R4

Over the next budget cycle, SCDHS, SCOE, and school districts should vigorously pursue sustainable funding for education and prevention programs for youth and their families from multiple sources such as: Prop 64, Federal and State grants, and private organizations. (F5)

F6

Since results from the Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) are used for requesting funds and developing prevention programs, improved participation by school districts would benefit county youth and their families.

Related Recommendations (1)

R5

With support from SCOE, school districts should take measures to improve participation in the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) during the next survey cycle, with a focus on middle, high, and non-traditional schools. The survey should include the “alcohol and other drugs” module. (F6)

F7

To increase awareness, provide a consistent message, and reach a larger audience, schools and other community organizations that serve youth would benefit from presentation materials related to marijuana.

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R6

In partnership with service providers and others, SCOE should continuously update and expand upon “ready-to-go” informational packages and effective campaigns specific to marijuana that can be shared with school districts or other community-based organizations that serve youth. (F7, F8)

F8

Since each school district in the County runs its own programs related to alcohol and other drugs, there is a significant variation in the resources available to students and their families throughout Sacramento County. 72

Related Recommendations (3)

R6

In partnership with service providers and others, SCOE should continuously update and expand upon “ready-to-go” informational packages and effective campaigns specific to marijuana that can be shared with school districts or other community-based organizations that serve youth. (F7, F8)

R7

School districts should create on-line resources for teachers, youth, and their families. (F8)

R8

School districts should establish Youth Program Specialists or similar positions to administer programs related to alcohol and drug prevention in the next budget cycle. (F8)

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