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Local groups raise alarm over youth vaping; schools consider vape detectors
Summary
Family Service Society and Concern for Youth reported widespread youth vaping — including an incident of a device flushed in a toilet — and said schools and community centers are seeking detectors and stronger social-emotional supports.
Bianca Crandle of Family Service Society said vaping among students is a large concern and that staff are looking into installing vape detectors in school bathrooms after reports that parents are buying vapes for children. Crandle said children are showing increased disrespect toward teachers and staff as part of the concern.
Susan Hooker of Concern for Youth said many children bring vapes to the community center and described one incident in which a vape was flushed in a toilet. Both speakers urged greater attention to social-emotional supports for youth as part of prevention efforts.
