2001 Alabama Adolescent Survey State Report

VIOLENCE

How many times over the last 12 months did someone take something from you by using force or by threatening to hurt you?

Gender

Responses

2001

1998

1993

1990

1988

Female

0 Times

76.9%

80.1%

76.9%

76.3%

77.7%

1 Time

12.3%

11.7%

10.4%

11.6%

11.7%

2 Times

4.1%

3.5%

5.3%

5.2%

4.1%

3 or More Times

6.6%

4.7%

7.2%

7.0%

6.5%

Male

0 Times

78.0%

78.4%

80.6%

80.7%

81.4%

1 Time

9.6%

10.8%

7.7%

9.7%

9.5%

2 Times

4.9%

5.5%

4.0%

4.2%

4.1%

3 or More Times

7.4%

5.1%

7.0%

5.3%

5.0%

Approximately, one in four students has had something taken from them by coercion.  These rates have been consistent over the past decade.  It must be remembered that the question does not limit itself to school grounds and that the information may be demonstrating coercion in the students’ communities.  Counselors and school administrators should do additional needs assessment to establish whether coercion is regular on school grounds.  Given the high reported rates, this is a priority area.  Since there are high reported rates of coercion, it is probable that retaliation will occur in some instances.  There is a high probability that some of these retaliations will occur on school grounds.  School administrators need to focus on policies, procedures and prevention programs to address these areas of need.

2001 Alabama Adolescent Survey State Report

VIOLENCE

How many times over the last 12 months did someone threaten to hurt you, but not actually hurt you?

Gender

Responses

2001

1998

1993

1990

Female

0 Times

60.5%

56.0%

59.0%

59.7%

1 Time

19.1%

23.0%

16.9%

18.3%

2 Times

7.9%

9.1%

7.4%

8.4%

3 or More Times

12.5%

11.8%

16.6%

13.7%

Male

0 Times

54.6%

56.1%

57.2%

62.2%

1 Time

16.9%

19.7%

16.1%

19.2%

2 Times

8.3%

8.1%

6.8%

6.3%

3 or More Times

20.2%

15.9%

18.8%

11.8%

Forty-two percent of 9th and 10th grade Alabama students received violent threats over the past year.  This bullying behavior seems to be rising. There was a 4% increase among male students who received violent threats three or more times since the last AAS in 1998.  Bullying has been associated with a number of major violent killings on school grounds.  Clearly, there is great need for schools and communities to address these concerns.

2001 Alabama Adolescent Survey State Report

VIOLENCE

How many times over the last 12 months did you take something from someone by using force or by threatening to hurt them?

Gender

Responses

2001

1998

Female

0 Times

82.4%

82.4%

1 Time

9.1%

8.3%

2 Times

4.4%

4.3%

3 or More Times

4.1%

5.0%

Male

0 Times

63.7%

64.2%

1 Times

15.8%

15.8%

2 Times

8.5%

7.4%

3 or More Times

12.0%

12.4%

As with the previous item, bullying data identifies an area of concern.  Thirty-six percent of 9th and 10th grade male students reported that they displayed bullying behavior, whereas only 22% of 9th and 10th grade males reported being a victim of a bully.  Eighteen percent of 9th and 10th grade female students reported that they displayed bullying behavior, whereas only 23% of 9th and 10th grade females reported being a victim of a bully.

2001 Alabama Adolescent Survey State Report

VIOLENCE

How many times over that last 12 months did you damage property?  (scratch a car, break a window, paint something you shouldn't)

Gender

Responses

2001

1998

1993

Female

0 Times

79.3%

75.3%

82.9%

1 Time

11.6%

13.1%

9.5%

2 Time

5.2%

6.0%

3.1%

3 or More Times

3.9%

5.5%

4.4%