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Arizona Youth Survey

The 2026 Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) is coming up!
Conducted every two years by the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission in partnership with Arizona State University, this statewide survey asks 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students about substance use, attitudes, and other behaviors. The information collected helps schools, communities, and policymakers better understand youth trends and guide prevention and support efforts.

Why Participate?

  • Takes just one class period and is administered electronically.

  • Completely anonymous for students.

  • Provides principals with school-specific data to understand what’s really happening locally.

  • Examines both risk and protective factors, helping schools tailor prevention and support programs where they’re needed most.

  • Findings can support and justify the need for grant-funded programs and community resources.

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Quick Facts

  • Registration is now open for the Spring 2026 administration.

  • The survey can be completed any day between January 26, 2026, and May 15, 2026.

  • Targets 8th, 10th, and 12th-grade students across all 15 Arizona counties.

  • Collects information on substance use, student attitudes, and other factors that influence healthy decision-making.

  • Only principals can access data from their specific school.

Benefits of Participation

  • Confidential, school-level reports to inform programs and policies that support student success

  • District-wide reports for superintendents who enroll multiple schools, highlighting strengths and challenges

  • Data that helps schools and local agencies justify the need for grant-funded prevention programs

  • Free consultation to support report interpretation and guide program planning

  • Example School and District Reports are linked below.

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Parental Informed Protocol

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