Student Health and Risk Prevention Surveillance System
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) coordinate the administration of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), Youth Tobacco Survey (YTS), and Nebraska Risk and Protective Factor Student Survey (NRPFSS).
The Student Health And Risk Prevention (SHARP) Surveillance System is the umbrella uniting these three surveys. The Bureau of Sociological Research (BOSR) manages the SHARP surveys on behalf of NDE and NDHHS. All three surveys are administered in the fall of odd calendar years.
The next SHARP administration is scheduled for fall of 2025.
For more information, please contact:
Bureau of Sociological Research (BOSR)
sharp@unl.edu
402-472-3672
Summary of the Project
Administration of SHARP
SHARP was pulled together by the Nebraska Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services in 2010. The project is made up of three independent state-run student survey projects. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), the Youth Tobacco Survey (YTS), and the Nebraska Risk and Protective Factors Student Survey (NRPFSS) are administered to Nebraskan schools in the fall of odd years.
See the Development ProcessSHARP FAQ
Frequently asked questions about SHARP, the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), the Youth Tobacco Survey (YTS), and the Nebraska Risk and Protective Factors Student Survey (NRPFSS)
See the FAQA Quick Summary of SHARP
A shortened summary of the SHARP project's surveys.
Student Resources
The three SHARP surveys address several sensitive topics, including addiction, and mental well-being. The following is a list of resources that teachers, parents, and students can utilize should the need arise for any of the survey topics.
Check out Student ResourcesBenefits to Schools
A summary for schools asked to participate in a SHARP administration.
Endorsements of SHARP
The data produced by the SHARP system supports a wide array of agencies and programs across the state. Information from these surveys have supported grant applications and program development within school systems and government alike.
Check out SHARP's EndorsementsThe Surveys
YRBS
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey is a random sample survey assessment for grades 9 through 12.
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The Youth Tobacco Survey is a random sample survey assessment for grades 9 through 12.
Check Out the Survey!NRPFSS
The Nebraska Risk and Protective Factor Student Survey is a census survey assessment of grades 8, 10, and 12.
Check out the Survey!