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The linked image cannot be displayed. The file may have been moved, renamed, or deleted. Verify that the link points to the correct file and location. <br />Teen on cell phone, unspecified <br />location and date | Photo courtesy of Highwaystarz Getty Images Plus, St. George <br />News <br />Safety and bullying <br /> Feeling connected to and involved in school is an important <br />protective factor for youth. The majority of students feel there are <br />chances to get involved with school activities, talk with a teacher one- <br />on-one, and be part of classroom discussions or activities. <br /> 84.9% of students feel safe at school. However, 41.6% of students <br />worry about gun violence or an active shooter at school. <br /> 26.6% of youth said they were somewhat or very worried about <br />getting bullied and 27.2% said they were threatened or harassed via <br />the internet, e-mail, or cell phone. <br />“We know parents make the best decisions for their children if they have the <br />information they need,” said Heidi Dutson with the DHHS Office of Substance Use <br />and Mental Health. “Parents need to know what types of things are happening in <br />their child’s school and in their community. The SHARP survey helps parents <br />know what to talk about, so they can help their child navigate adolescence. The <br />knowledge we’ve gained from the SHARP survey is invaluable— because it tells <br />us where to look for problems—and solutions.” <br />Click here to access SHARP data. In the coming weeks, the 2023 data will also <br />be available to query on the Indicator-Based Information System for Public Health <br />or IBIS-PH website (under the “Utah Prevention Needs Assessment” or “Youth <br />Risk Behavior Survey” data query tab). <br />7 <br /> <br />