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as <br />EI <br />• <br />4W <br />Edward Byme Memorial State and Local Law <br />Enforcement Assistance Formula Grant Program <br />Indian River County has, over the past few years, seen a consistent increase in the number of alcohol <br />and drug related offenses committed by our youth. It is a recognized treat to the well being of our <br />community and children. <br />Juvenite delinquency cases received in Indian River County within the five year period from FY94-95 to <br />FY98-99 decreased 4% from 1031 cases to 989 cases. But during the same time FY 94-95 to'FY98-99 <br />the number of Indian River County youth charged with misdemeanor drug and alcohol charges has <br />increased by 26.1 % from 92 cases 116 cases. (These stats are based upon statistical data collected and <br />reported in the 1999-99 Florida Profile of Delinquency Cases and Youths Referred Report by the Bureau <br />of Data & Research, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice). <br />Delinquency Referrals Received �. <br />67 79 60 113 116 <br />12'5 <br />100 <br />15 <br />50- <br />25 <br />0 <br />1994-1995-1996-1997- 96 1997-1998- <br />97 98 99 <br />Totals alcohol or <br />Drug Referrals <br />i <br />li illi rReftmiS <br />Type of Cftm <br />1994- <br />1995- <br />1996- <br />1997- <br />19W <br />995 <br />96 <br />97 <br />98 <br />99 <br />011- f PJm hot Ufenses <br />4 <br />2 <br />D <br />0 <br />2 <br />Possession of A odd <br />21 <br />6 <br />14 <br />28 <br />18 <br />Mir Non -Marijuana <br />20 <br />37 <br />23 <br />45 <br />51 <br />Marijuana Msdenmeinor <br />47 <br />42 <br />37 <br />40 <br />45 <br />ToWs <br />92 <br />87 <br />74 <br />113 <br />116 <br />All of this combined have made it increasingly more important for efforts to focus on behavior strategies <br />and intervention for youth by promoting healthy lifestyles. ( i.e., not using drugs, alcohol, tobacco; <br />practicing abstinence; participating in school; anger control with focus on alternatives to violence) With <br />substance use/abuse intertwined with so many other high risk behaviors, early intervention must be <br />available to specifically target the prevention education needs of youth. <br />It is no wonder youth may not got needed information. A family's hectic schedule can make it difficult for <br />parents to hold conversation with their children. Due to hectic lifestyles, parents tend to give rushed, <br />basic lectures, laced with scare tactics when trying to communicate a difficult subject. This in tarns, <br />becomes ineffective, with the point of the discussion often missed. It is necessary for a parent to take <br />the time to sit down with a child to discuss these important topics. Before they do though, they must <br />educate themselves in order to deliver correct and accurate information. <br />Subgranr Appkedon Seco;m 11- Page 4 of 16 <br />