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9 IN 10 YOUTH REPORTED FAMILY INSTABILITY OR CONFLICT
MENTAL HEALTH

& SUBSTANCE USE

Based on the prevalence of ACEs among youth served at
AMIkids, our programs utilize a range of research-based » 18% of youth reported a family member with a criminal history.
assessments to identify level of risk and evaluate behavioral » 86% of youth experienced family instability or conflict.
health needs for effective individualized treatment planning. » 14% of youth reported parents with a history of substance abuse.
Prevention Eligibility Assessment
The Prevention Eligibility Assessment is a tool utilized in 8 IN 10 YOUTH REPORTED SCHOOL-RELATED RISK FACTORS
Florida prevention programs to assess risk factors related to
juvenile justice system involvement. The results displayed
reflect data from the following Florida programs: Clay, Duval,
Gadsden, Manatee, and Tallahassee. In 2024, 99 youth
(37% of those enrolled) at these programs responded to » 77% of youth were suspended or expelled from school within the last
the risk factor questions shown in the infographic. six months.

» 62% of youth failed one or more classes within the last six months.
» 91% of youth reported school instability or failure prior to their program
enrollment, and 18% of youth reported habitual truancy or skipping
classes within the last six months.
» About one in four of the assessed youth (27%) were formally diagnosed
with a special education need or exceptionality.

2 Campbell JA, Walker RJ, Egede LE. Associations Between Adverse Childhood
Experiences, High-Risk Behaviors, and Morbidity in Adulthood. Am J Prev Med. 2016 1 IN 5 YOUTH HAVE UNMET
Mar;50(3):344-352. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.07.022. Epub 2015 Oct 21. PMID:
26474668; PMCID: PMC4762720. PERSONAL & MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS
3 Aggregate data is limited as behavioral health data began being tracked in Lauris
in 2019 with a select number of programs. The strategic rollout of programs collecting
behavioral health data in Lauris continued throughout 2024.
4 Sacks, V., Murphey, D., & Moore, K. (2014). Adverse Childhood Experiences: National
and State-Level Prevalence. Bethesda, Child Trends.
5 Moore, K., Sacks, V., Bandy, T., & Murphey, D. (2014). Fact Sheet: Adverse Childhood
Experiences and the Well-Being of Adolescents. Bethesda, Child Trends. » 22% of youth reported ACEs related to their personal needs not being met
6 Felitti, V.J., Anda, R.F., Nordenberg, D., Williamson, D.F., Spitz, A.M., Edwards, V., & (e.g. neglect or physical health problems) or negative experiences
Koss, M. P. (1998) Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many
of the leading causes of death in adults: The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) (e.g. abuse or violence).
Study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 14(4), 245-258.
7 Gambone, M.A., Klem, A.M. & Connell, J.P. (2002). Finding Out What Matters for » 19% of youth experienced challenges associated with mental health or
Youth: Testing Key Links in a Community Action Framework for Youth Development. substance use.
Philadelphia: Youth Development Strategies, Inc., and Institute for Research and
Reform in Education.
» 17% of youth were formally diagnosed with a mental health condition.

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