The “Nuts and Bolts” of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)

The State of New Hampshire’s prevention system relies heavily on YRBS data to understand the prevalence of risk factors, protective factors, and health behaviors among high school-aged youth. The October 2026 Prevention Community of Practice (CoP) will be the first in a series of sessions in the 2026–2027 CoP season exploring the YRBS. The presenter, seasoned in YRBS operations and administration at the state level, will give participants firsthand insight into the process of developing the questions, connecting to schools, administering the survey, and the process of receiving the data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Presenter name(s):
Lynne Clement

Lynne Clement is a Business Analyst with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, where she manages the Youth Risk Behavior Survey and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey. She leads questionnaire development, school coordination, data storytelling, and public reporting, ensuring that communities and partners receive clear, actionable insights. With a background in environmental health communications and more than a decade of experience in integrated marketing, digital content development, and data visualization, Lynne brings a strong focus on clarity, accuracy, and meaningful public engagement. She is dedicated to supporting data-informed decision-making across New Hampshire communities and advancing accessible communication around public health trends.

Participants will:
– Gain knowledge of the processes behind implementing the YRBS.
– Be able to explain state-level YRBS logistical processes to community stakeholders.
– Increase preparedness/readiness to discuss the YRBS with school and other community leaders.
– Connect with others in the prevention field.

Registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zwHztD8bQw26yaac9RZwIg