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More than half of 12th graders surveyed reported driving a vehicle while texting or talking on the phone in 2020.
- Arizona Youth Survey
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According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) injury statistics for 2020, motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Risk factors such as inexperience, nighttime, and weekend driving, not using seat belts, distracted driving, speeding, and alcohol use ae among the reported risk factors.
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Opportunities and rewards for prosocial involvement, and belief in moral order were the most reported protective factors from youth grades 8, 10, & 12.
- Arizona Youth Survey
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  Over 50% of 8, 10, & 12th grade students reported placing a bet or gambling in 2020.
- Arizona Youth Survey
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Low or no perception of risk of drug use, rewards for antisocial behaviors and low school commitment were the most reported risk factors from youth grades 8, 10, & 12.
- Arizona Youth Survey 2020
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Common signs of teen drug abuse may include drop in grades or school attendance, loss of interest in activities, poor hygiene, missing curfew, unusual tiredness, and secretive behavior. For more information see www.Drugfree.org.
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Children are most vulnerable to Child Sexual Abuse between the ages of 7 and 13. Child sexual abuse can be physical or noncontact abuse. For more information see https://victimsofcrime.org.
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“When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time. There are simple steps adults can take to stop bullying on the spot and keep kids safe." For more information see: https://www.stopbullying.gov/prevention/on-the-spot.
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According to a 2021 census from Common Sense Media, YouTube ranks the highest among favorite websites among teens. 32% surveyed said they use the site at least once a week. Snapchat came in 2nd at 20%, TikTok and Instagram came in at 13%.
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46% of 13–18-year-olds reported listening to podcasts daily.
- Common Sense Media Census 2021
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The adolescent brain continues to develop until the mid-20s. The front part of the brain, prefrontal cortex, is one of the last brain regions to mature and is responsible for controlling impulses. For this reason, teens are more likely to engage in risky behaviors without considering the consequences.
 - National Institute of Health