The 2010 Fairfax County Youth Survey is now available. The survey examines the behaviors, experiences, and risk and protective factors that influence the well-being of our county’s youth. It is a comprehensive, anonymous and voluntary survey given to students in the 6, 8, 10 and 12 grades, and it asks questions covering topics including: alcohol, tobacco and other drug use; bullying and cyberbullying: physical and mental health; extracurricular and civic engagement. We encourage everyone to review this important information at the following link: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demogrph/youthpdf.htm. Along with the general findings, information regarding the responses specifically from students in the McLean and Langley school pyramids will be released in 2012.
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