Please join us on Tuesday, March 18^th at 7:00pm at the Medfield High School Auditorium for a forum to learn about the results of the most recent MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey, completed by over 1400 of Medfield’s grade 7-12 students.

• A vast majority of students reported feeling safe in school and having adults in their lives they can talk to about important things.
• However, many reported feelings of sadness, and described their lives as very stressful.
• Too many students are attempting to manage their feelings in harmful ways.
• Despite bullying prevention education at all levels in schools, one in four students reported being a victim of bullying.
• If bullying is to be reduced, parents need to be informed and involved in a collaborative effort.
• The majority of students indicated they had not used alcohol or marijuana in the 30 days prior to the survey, but among those who did, there was a concerning amount of high risk, binge drinking reported.

Also learn about and discuss Massachusetts’ Social Host Liability Law with Jay Campbell, who will present the multi-media program for parents called: Be A Parent, Not A Pal. Jay will illustrate the legal consequences of allowing those under the age of 21 to possess alcoholic beverages and will share stories of well-meaning parents who have allowed parties and have been prosecuted under the Social Host Law.

Help us promote a safer community and healthy lifestyles for our kids!