Madison youth survey finds asset gains, lower self-reported substance use and new concerns about gambling and sophomore use Madison Youth and Family Services presented 2025 survey results showing increases in developmental assets and declines in several risky behaviors, while noting a spike in 30-day use among sophomores and 108 students reporting recent gambling—25% of those showed problem-gambling indicators. Board members pressed for follow-ups.

Madison's latest youth survey reveals a promising increase in developmental assets but alarming signs of rising gambling behaviors among students—what does this mean for our community?

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Madison City Council approves $60K grant for youth violence prevention initiatives Council adopts funding for police overtime and community violence support programs for at-risk youth.

Madison's Finance Committee just approved a $60K grant to tackle youth violence and support those affected—could this be the turning point for community healing?

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