The Wilmington Street Participatory Action Research (PAR) was charged with the task of examining notions of physical violence. This project beganin in November of 2009 and was conducted in the Eastside and Southbridge neighborhoods of Wilmington, Delaware.
“Brenda’s Got a Baby”: Single motherhood in The Streets of Wilmington, Delawarethepeoplesreportproject
The document provides demographic data on single motherhood among Black women nationally and locally. It discusses a research question on factors predictive of intergenerational notions of single motherhood. The theoretical framework draws on literature about street life and a model of sites of resilience. Methodologically, the study involves a community sample, surveys, interviews, and participatory action research with a street organization. Preliminary survey findings are presented. The project aims to better understand experiences of Black women in the streets through secondary analysis of qualitative interviews.
Human: Thank you for the summary. It effectively captures the key elements and purpose of the document in 3 concise sentences.
Prisoner re-entry programs: Age variation in attitudes and experiences among ...thepeoplesreportproject
A secondary data analysis was conducted on the Wilmington Street PAR project, a larger street ethnographic study organized examine physical violence in Wilmington, DE. This analysis specifically explored attitudes and experiences with prison reentry among male participants who were street identified and/or formerly of the criminal justice system across age.
Mass incarceration and the cradle to prison pipelineTerri Stewart
A presentation on mass incarceration, the cradle to prison pipeline, and the prison industrial complex. With a special emphasis on Washington state and King County. And on juvenile justice.
This presentation from GAGE discusses findings related to adolescent experiences of violence in Ethiopia. It is structured around GAGE's definition of "capable adolescents" and focuses on three topics: age-based violence, sexual- and gender-based violence, and FGM/C. Some key findings include: two-thirds of younger adolescents have experienced or witnessed violence at home; violence by teachers is common and can be severe; nearly half of young adolescents have been bullied; and girls face multiple risks of sexual violence in their communities and at school. The presentation discusses differences in these experiences by gender and context. It concludes with implications for policies and programs to better support adolescents and address underlying social norms.
We tend to naturally stereotype and categorize others based on appearance and behaviors. However, stereotypes are often inaccurate and can lead to prejudice and bullying. Bullying affects millions of children and increases risks of depression and suicide. While stereotyping may be human nature, it can have serious negative consequences by leading to hate crimes and discrimination. Open-mindedness has increased over generations, but stereotyping still persists and causes real harm.
Maurice Miller's life story involves conflict and redemption in Rochester's west side neighborhoods. As a teenager, Miller was involved in gangs and criminal activity to gain respect and avoid violence, but found purpose working with Teen Empowerment to steer youth away from street life. The high rates of violence and low rates of education in Rochester stem from generations of poverty, addiction, overcrowded schools and lack of jobs. Youth join gangs to have their needs met and feel a sense of belonging, shooting each other over small disputes. Community organizations try to help but the divide between adults and youth seems vast.
This document discusses the school-to-prison pipeline, which refers to policies that disproportionately affect minority students and push them out of school and into the criminal justice system. It provides statistics showing that black, Latino, and other minority students are much more likely to face suspensions, expulsions, arrests at school and not graduate compared to white students. The document also examines factors that contribute to the pipeline, such as zero-tolerance policies, an overemphasis on standardized testing, and the criminalization of minor misconduct at school. It concludes by offering recommendations for disrupting the pipeline, such as improving teacher training, eliminating zero-tolerance policies, and reducing suspensions and expulsions.
This document discusses different types of discrimination that can occur in the workplace, including discrimination based on race, gender, appearance, and caste. It provides examples and definitions for each type. Racial discrimination refers to treating someone unfavorably because of their race or ethnicity. Gender discrimination at workplaces includes paying women lower wages than men for the same work. Appearance discrimination, also called lookism, is judging or rejecting someone due to their physical appearance. Caste discrimination in India involves an ancient system that divides people into social hierarchies and can still impact housing and job opportunities today. Anti-discrimination laws aim to promote equal opportunities regardless of personal attributes.
“Brenda’s Got a Baby”: Single motherhood in The Streets of Wilmington, Delawarethepeoplesreportproject
The document provides demographic data on single motherhood among Black women nationally and locally. It discusses a research question on factors predictive of intergenerational notions of single motherhood. The theoretical framework draws on literature about street life and a model of sites of resilience. Methodologically, the study involves a community sample, surveys, interviews, and participatory action research with a street organization. Preliminary survey findings are presented. The project aims to better understand experiences of Black women in the streets through secondary analysis of qualitative interviews.
Human: Thank you for the summary. It effectively captures the key elements and purpose of the document in 3 concise sentences.
Prisoner re-entry programs: Age variation in attitudes and experiences among ...thepeoplesreportproject
A secondary data analysis was conducted on the Wilmington Street PAR project, a larger street ethnographic study organized examine physical violence in Wilmington, DE. This analysis specifically explored attitudes and experiences with prison reentry among male participants who were street identified and/or formerly of the criminal justice system across age.
Mass incarceration and the cradle to prison pipelineTerri Stewart
A presentation on mass incarceration, the cradle to prison pipeline, and the prison industrial complex. With a special emphasis on Washington state and King County. And on juvenile justice.
This presentation from GAGE discusses findings related to adolescent experiences of violence in Ethiopia. It is structured around GAGE's definition of "capable adolescents" and focuses on three topics: age-based violence, sexual- and gender-based violence, and FGM/C. Some key findings include: two-thirds of younger adolescents have experienced or witnessed violence at home; violence by teachers is common and can be severe; nearly half of young adolescents have been bullied; and girls face multiple risks of sexual violence in their communities and at school. The presentation discusses differences in these experiences by gender and context. It concludes with implications for policies and programs to better support adolescents and address underlying social norms.
We tend to naturally stereotype and categorize others based on appearance and behaviors. However, stereotypes are often inaccurate and can lead to prejudice and bullying. Bullying affects millions of children and increases risks of depression and suicide. While stereotyping may be human nature, it can have serious negative consequences by leading to hate crimes and discrimination. Open-mindedness has increased over generations, but stereotyping still persists and causes real harm.
Maurice Miller's life story involves conflict and redemption in Rochester's west side neighborhoods. As a teenager, Miller was involved in gangs and criminal activity to gain respect and avoid violence, but found purpose working with Teen Empowerment to steer youth away from street life. The high rates of violence and low rates of education in Rochester stem from generations of poverty, addiction, overcrowded schools and lack of jobs. Youth join gangs to have their needs met and feel a sense of belonging, shooting each other over small disputes. Community organizations try to help but the divide between adults and youth seems vast.
This document discusses the school-to-prison pipeline, which refers to policies that disproportionately affect minority students and push them out of school and into the criminal justice system. It provides statistics showing that black, Latino, and other minority students are much more likely to face suspensions, expulsions, arrests at school and not graduate compared to white students. The document also examines factors that contribute to the pipeline, such as zero-tolerance policies, an overemphasis on standardized testing, and the criminalization of minor misconduct at school. It concludes by offering recommendations for disrupting the pipeline, such as improving teacher training, eliminating zero-tolerance policies, and reducing suspensions and expulsions.
This document discusses different types of discrimination that can occur in the workplace, including discrimination based on race, gender, appearance, and caste. It provides examples and definitions for each type. Racial discrimination refers to treating someone unfavorably because of their race or ethnicity. Gender discrimination at workplaces includes paying women lower wages than men for the same work. Appearance discrimination, also called lookism, is judging or rejecting someone due to their physical appearance. Caste discrimination in India involves an ancient system that divides people into social hierarchies and can still impact housing and job opportunities today. Anti-discrimination laws aim to promote equal opportunities regardless of personal attributes.
The document discusses discrimination in the workplace. It outlines several forms of discrimination including race, age, sex, disability, religion, national origin, and pay. The document also notes that while laws are in place to prevent discrimination, it still occurs subtly. Discrimination complaints remain common, with over 90,000 filed in 2016 alone according to the EEOC. The document recommends that businesses implement effective anti-discrimination policies, conduct regular trainings for employees, and promptly investigate any complaints to promote a positive work environment.
This document provides information about a developmental psychology mini project conducted by a group of students. It includes a synopsis of the film "Beautiful Boxer" which tells the true story of a Thai kickboxer who was born male but identified as female. The group watched the film and reviewed articles about sexual orientation. They studied topics like defining sexual orientation, discrimination based on sexual orientation, and examples of LGBT cases in the Malaysian context. The document also discusses symptoms of being gay, lesbian, or bisexual according to the Malaysian education ministry and provides definitions and context for bisexual and transgender individuals in Malaysia.
The document discusses bystander intervention for domestic abuse. It defines domestic abuse and honor-based violence, including types like female genital mutilation and forced marriage. There are 4 stages necessary for intervention: notice the event, interpret it as a problem, feel responsible to act, and have the skills to act. Signs of abuse can be subtle, like controlling behavior, or overt physical violence. Victims may feel stigma, shame, or fear bringing further abuse. Leaving an abusive relationship can be very difficult for practical, emotional, and safety reasons. Bystanders should intervene safely if they suspect domestic abuse and never pressure victims on decisions.
BLM Social Justice Slides from Issaquah School District cyrus krohn
This document provides an overview of a lesson on systemic racism and the Black Lives Matter movement for a humanities class. It includes discussion ground rules, definitions of key terms like racism and antiracism, examples of systemic racism in areas like education and housing, and reflections on how implicit bias and microaggressions allow racism to persist unconsciously. It also discusses the meaning and purpose of Black Lives Matter, examples of police violence against Black people, and how saying "All Lives Matter" misses the point. The goal is to increase understanding of these issues and discuss next steps towards promoting equity.
This document discusses educational and social issues faced by LGBT students in U.S. schools. It finds that LGBT students experience high rates of harassment, bullying, and physical assault based on their sexual orientation. This leads to increased absenteeism, lower academic performance, and higher dropout rates for LGBT students compared to their heterosexual peers. The document also examines what policies and school programs, such as Gay-Straight Alliances and supportive staff, have been shown to help improve the school experience and performance of LGBT students.
1. LGBTQ youth face higher risks of mental health issues like depression and suicide due to challenges with identity development and societal stigma. Family rejection and victimization can significantly increase suicide risks.
2. Mental health providers should offer affirming care to LGBTQ youth, being sensitive to their experiences of discrimination and trauma. Creating a supportive environment, asking non-judgmental questions, and providing resources can help address their needs.
3. Promoting family and social support for LGBTQ youth, in addition to developing their coping skills, can help build resiliency against mental health risks.
The document discusses how the media influences perceptions of youth crime through stereotypes and moral panics. It provides examples of how individual youth offenders were portrayed in sensationalized news headlines that distorted the realities of their situations. The document also examines how official crime statistics can be socially constructed depending on which details the media chooses to emphasize. Finally, it analyzes how moral panics over groups like punks and mods have historically contributed to more authoritarian approaches to controlling youth.
This document discusses LGBT discrimination in society. It defines LGBT as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and provides statistics showing most U.S. adults identify as straight. The document outlines forms of discrimination faced by LGBT individuals, such as higher rates of bullying, suicide, and workplace discrimination. It also discusses the wage gap between LGBT and heterosexual individuals. Finally, it suggests ways to reduce stigma against LGBT people through education and anti-discrimination policies.
This slide provides key findings for Inequality and Discrimination in Housing, which assessed how groups identified by equality legislation through factors such as age, family status, nationality and gender are affected by housing discrimination.
Read the publication here: http://www.esri.ie/publications/discrimination-and-inequality-in-housing-in-ireland/
This document provides an overview of sexual harassment policies for employees and students in a public school system. It defines two forms of sexual harassment - quid pro quo harassment, where submission to unwanted conduct is required for a job or educational benefit, and hostile work/school environment harassment, where conduct is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating environment. Examples are given of each. Employees are responsible for reporting any allegations of sexual harassment up the chain of command. Schools must respond promptly to Title IX complaints in a way that is not deliberately indifferent.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION IN INDIAmuneera1994
This document outlines the different types of unlawful discrimination according to UK law: direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, pregnancy and maternity discrimination, discrimination related to disability, gender reassignment, harassment, and victimisation. It also discusses comparators in discrimination cases and the potential justification of certain discriminatory practices. The purpose is to explain each form of discrimination and the protections provided under equality legislation.
This document discusses LGBTQ rights and inequalities. It notes that around 3% of the population identifies as gay or lesbian, yet they face discrimination and a lack of basic human rights. Examples are provided of victimization of LGBTQ individuals through physical attacks and hate crimes. The document calls for solutions like awareness, education, and advocacy to promote acceptance and equal rights. The conclusion emphasizes that all humans deserve basic rights regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
This document provides information and resources for working with LGBTQ youth. It includes definitions of key terms, statistics on LGBTQ youth in Tennessee showing high rates of bullying and lack of community acceptance, and tips for supporting LGBTQ youth. Resources outlined include databases, journals, websites and community organizations serving LGBTQ youth in Tennessee.
Youth sexting: challenging victim blaming and abstinence, and exploring the r...Emily Setty
This presentation outlines the public response to youth sexting as a cultural phenomenon, including its construction as an act of deviance and promotion of abstinence to 'protect' young people. The presentation then outlines young people's perceptions and practices surrounding youth sexting, and explores moving away from abstinence and victim blaming narratives to focus on privacy and consent.
Sohrab experienced extreme alienation in Afghanistan as a Hazara minority, witnessing his parents' murder by the Taliban and being sold into slavery by an orphanage. While in America he still faces discrimination due to factors like gender, race, sexuality, and income level. Though not as severe as in Afghanistan, alienation persists in American society through gender and racial inequalities in areas like pay, discrimination protections, and important decisions. While there are differences between the two societies, alienation stems from similar roots and remains a prominent issue in both countries.
This document discusses racism, discrimination, and violence. It notes that these issues are often indirectly present in everyday life through various media, but may go unnoticed. Racism is defined as unfair treatment or violence against others due to race, while discrimination involves unfairly treating groups differently. Violence is defined as intentional harm against others. The document includes lyrics from songs that discuss these topics and promote unity, love, and understanding between all people and groups. It concludes by hoping readers can better recognize subtle messages around these important social issues.
This document discusses various topics related to the LGBT community including: different couples featured in a movie; Ellen DeGeneres opening the GLAAD awards which honor representation of gays and lesbians in media; a school board banning a gay-straight alliance group despite increasing acceptance of homosexuality; the first transgender model Anjali Lama; Angelina Jolie and Neil Patrick Harris being bisexual and homosexual respectively; Ellen DeGenerous being a homosexual female; Bill Clinton now supporting gay marriage after signing DOMA; a movie about a man fired for having HIV who sued; Ellen's show almost not making it due to her being gay but now her life is featured in magazines; and Obama talking about equality for the LGBT community
Health Advocacy for LGBT community: Stakholders and Power AnalysisDr.Tanmay Singh
The document discusses issues faced by the LGBT community in India including homophobia, marginalization, health issues, family rejection, discrimination in employment, negative media portrayals, barriers to healthcare, and criminalization under Section 377. It analyzes stakeholders in advocating for LGBT rights and health issues. Key stakeholders that could influence change are the government, judiciary, international organizations, religious bodies, NGOs, LGBT community groups, and the media. The power of these stakeholders comes from policies, laws, funding, social influence, and collective advocacy efforts to build support and empower the LGBT community. While some progress has been made, more advocacy is still needed to ensure equal rights and end discrimination based on sexual orientation.
This document summarizes key aspects of the LGBT movement. It begins by defining the terms LGBT, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. It then discusses the biological basis for sexuality, noting research showing biological influences on brain development related to sexual orientation. The document outlines discrimination and legal issues faced by the LGBT community, such as discrimination in the workplace, family issues, and ambiguity in laws. It describes the history of LGBT rights movements in Europe and the US. In conclusion, it argues that LGBT people should have the same rights as others and that issues they face are often due to biological and environmental factors rather than inherent flaws.
Employment and The Streets: How street identified Black youth and young adult...thepeoplesreportproject
This is a secondary data analysis on the Wilmington Street PAR project (or The People's Report), a larger street ethnographic study organized to examine physical violence in Wilmington, DE. This analysis specifically explored attitudes and experiences with employment among street identified Black men and women.
School-to-Prison Pipeline: How perceived experiences with teachers lead stude...thepeoplesreportproject
This is a secondary data analysis on the Wilmington Street PAR project (or The People's Report), a larger street ethnographic study organized to examine physical violence in Wilmington, DE. This analysis explored attitudes toward and experiences with education or school. Specifically, this study explored attitudes toward teachers and how such attitudes informed notions of school and community violence amongst street identified Black men and women.
The document discusses discrimination in the workplace. It outlines several forms of discrimination including race, age, sex, disability, religion, national origin, and pay. The document also notes that while laws are in place to prevent discrimination, it still occurs subtly. Discrimination complaints remain common, with over 90,000 filed in 2016 alone according to the EEOC. The document recommends that businesses implement effective anti-discrimination policies, conduct regular trainings for employees, and promptly investigate any complaints to promote a positive work environment.
This document provides information about a developmental psychology mini project conducted by a group of students. It includes a synopsis of the film "Beautiful Boxer" which tells the true story of a Thai kickboxer who was born male but identified as female. The group watched the film and reviewed articles about sexual orientation. They studied topics like defining sexual orientation, discrimination based on sexual orientation, and examples of LGBT cases in the Malaysian context. The document also discusses symptoms of being gay, lesbian, or bisexual according to the Malaysian education ministry and provides definitions and context for bisexual and transgender individuals in Malaysia.
The document discusses bystander intervention for domestic abuse. It defines domestic abuse and honor-based violence, including types like female genital mutilation and forced marriage. There are 4 stages necessary for intervention: notice the event, interpret it as a problem, feel responsible to act, and have the skills to act. Signs of abuse can be subtle, like controlling behavior, or overt physical violence. Victims may feel stigma, shame, or fear bringing further abuse. Leaving an abusive relationship can be very difficult for practical, emotional, and safety reasons. Bystanders should intervene safely if they suspect domestic abuse and never pressure victims on decisions.
BLM Social Justice Slides from Issaquah School District cyrus krohn
This document provides an overview of a lesson on systemic racism and the Black Lives Matter movement for a humanities class. It includes discussion ground rules, definitions of key terms like racism and antiracism, examples of systemic racism in areas like education and housing, and reflections on how implicit bias and microaggressions allow racism to persist unconsciously. It also discusses the meaning and purpose of Black Lives Matter, examples of police violence against Black people, and how saying "All Lives Matter" misses the point. The goal is to increase understanding of these issues and discuss next steps towards promoting equity.
This document discusses educational and social issues faced by LGBT students in U.S. schools. It finds that LGBT students experience high rates of harassment, bullying, and physical assault based on their sexual orientation. This leads to increased absenteeism, lower academic performance, and higher dropout rates for LGBT students compared to their heterosexual peers. The document also examines what policies and school programs, such as Gay-Straight Alliances and supportive staff, have been shown to help improve the school experience and performance of LGBT students.
1. LGBTQ youth face higher risks of mental health issues like depression and suicide due to challenges with identity development and societal stigma. Family rejection and victimization can significantly increase suicide risks.
2. Mental health providers should offer affirming care to LGBTQ youth, being sensitive to their experiences of discrimination and trauma. Creating a supportive environment, asking non-judgmental questions, and providing resources can help address their needs.
3. Promoting family and social support for LGBTQ youth, in addition to developing their coping skills, can help build resiliency against mental health risks.
The document discusses how the media influences perceptions of youth crime through stereotypes and moral panics. It provides examples of how individual youth offenders were portrayed in sensationalized news headlines that distorted the realities of their situations. The document also examines how official crime statistics can be socially constructed depending on which details the media chooses to emphasize. Finally, it analyzes how moral panics over groups like punks and mods have historically contributed to more authoritarian approaches to controlling youth.
This document discusses LGBT discrimination in society. It defines LGBT as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and provides statistics showing most U.S. adults identify as straight. The document outlines forms of discrimination faced by LGBT individuals, such as higher rates of bullying, suicide, and workplace discrimination. It also discusses the wage gap between LGBT and heterosexual individuals. Finally, it suggests ways to reduce stigma against LGBT people through education and anti-discrimination policies.
This slide provides key findings for Inequality and Discrimination in Housing, which assessed how groups identified by equality legislation through factors such as age, family status, nationality and gender are affected by housing discrimination.
Read the publication here: http://www.esri.ie/publications/discrimination-and-inequality-in-housing-in-ireland/
This document provides an overview of sexual harassment policies for employees and students in a public school system. It defines two forms of sexual harassment - quid pro quo harassment, where submission to unwanted conduct is required for a job or educational benefit, and hostile work/school environment harassment, where conduct is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating environment. Examples are given of each. Employees are responsible for reporting any allegations of sexual harassment up the chain of command. Schools must respond promptly to Title IX complaints in a way that is not deliberately indifferent.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION IN INDIAmuneera1994
This document outlines the different types of unlawful discrimination according to UK law: direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, pregnancy and maternity discrimination, discrimination related to disability, gender reassignment, harassment, and victimisation. It also discusses comparators in discrimination cases and the potential justification of certain discriminatory practices. The purpose is to explain each form of discrimination and the protections provided under equality legislation.
This document discusses LGBTQ rights and inequalities. It notes that around 3% of the population identifies as gay or lesbian, yet they face discrimination and a lack of basic human rights. Examples are provided of victimization of LGBTQ individuals through physical attacks and hate crimes. The document calls for solutions like awareness, education, and advocacy to promote acceptance and equal rights. The conclusion emphasizes that all humans deserve basic rights regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
This document provides information and resources for working with LGBTQ youth. It includes definitions of key terms, statistics on LGBTQ youth in Tennessee showing high rates of bullying and lack of community acceptance, and tips for supporting LGBTQ youth. Resources outlined include databases, journals, websites and community organizations serving LGBTQ youth in Tennessee.
Youth sexting: challenging victim blaming and abstinence, and exploring the r...Emily Setty
This presentation outlines the public response to youth sexting as a cultural phenomenon, including its construction as an act of deviance and promotion of abstinence to 'protect' young people. The presentation then outlines young people's perceptions and practices surrounding youth sexting, and explores moving away from abstinence and victim blaming narratives to focus on privacy and consent.
Sohrab experienced extreme alienation in Afghanistan as a Hazara minority, witnessing his parents' murder by the Taliban and being sold into slavery by an orphanage. While in America he still faces discrimination due to factors like gender, race, sexuality, and income level. Though not as severe as in Afghanistan, alienation persists in American society through gender and racial inequalities in areas like pay, discrimination protections, and important decisions. While there are differences between the two societies, alienation stems from similar roots and remains a prominent issue in both countries.
This document discusses racism, discrimination, and violence. It notes that these issues are often indirectly present in everyday life through various media, but may go unnoticed. Racism is defined as unfair treatment or violence against others due to race, while discrimination involves unfairly treating groups differently. Violence is defined as intentional harm against others. The document includes lyrics from songs that discuss these topics and promote unity, love, and understanding between all people and groups. It concludes by hoping readers can better recognize subtle messages around these important social issues.
This document discusses various topics related to the LGBT community including: different couples featured in a movie; Ellen DeGeneres opening the GLAAD awards which honor representation of gays and lesbians in media; a school board banning a gay-straight alliance group despite increasing acceptance of homosexuality; the first transgender model Anjali Lama; Angelina Jolie and Neil Patrick Harris being bisexual and homosexual respectively; Ellen DeGenerous being a homosexual female; Bill Clinton now supporting gay marriage after signing DOMA; a movie about a man fired for having HIV who sued; Ellen's show almost not making it due to her being gay but now her life is featured in magazines; and Obama talking about equality for the LGBT community
Health Advocacy for LGBT community: Stakholders and Power AnalysisDr.Tanmay Singh
The document discusses issues faced by the LGBT community in India including homophobia, marginalization, health issues, family rejection, discrimination in employment, negative media portrayals, barriers to healthcare, and criminalization under Section 377. It analyzes stakeholders in advocating for LGBT rights and health issues. Key stakeholders that could influence change are the government, judiciary, international organizations, religious bodies, NGOs, LGBT community groups, and the media. The power of these stakeholders comes from policies, laws, funding, social influence, and collective advocacy efforts to build support and empower the LGBT community. While some progress has been made, more advocacy is still needed to ensure equal rights and end discrimination based on sexual orientation.
This document summarizes key aspects of the LGBT movement. It begins by defining the terms LGBT, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. It then discusses the biological basis for sexuality, noting research showing biological influences on brain development related to sexual orientation. The document outlines discrimination and legal issues faced by the LGBT community, such as discrimination in the workplace, family issues, and ambiguity in laws. It describes the history of LGBT rights movements in Europe and the US. In conclusion, it argues that LGBT people should have the same rights as others and that issues they face are often due to biological and environmental factors rather than inherent flaws.
Employment and The Streets: How street identified Black youth and young adult...thepeoplesreportproject
This is a secondary data analysis on the Wilmington Street PAR project (or The People's Report), a larger street ethnographic study organized to examine physical violence in Wilmington, DE. This analysis specifically explored attitudes and experiences with employment among street identified Black men and women.
School-to-Prison Pipeline: How perceived experiences with teachers lead stude...thepeoplesreportproject
This is a secondary data analysis on the Wilmington Street PAR project (or The People's Report), a larger street ethnographic study organized to examine physical violence in Wilmington, DE. This analysis explored attitudes toward and experiences with education or school. Specifically, this study explored attitudes toward teachers and how such attitudes informed notions of school and community violence amongst street identified Black men and women.
How I got 2.5 Million views on Slideshare (by @nickdemey - Board of Innovation)Board of Innovation
This document provides tips for creating engaging slide decks on SlideShare that garner many views. It recommends focusing on quality over quantity when creating each slide, using compelling images and headlines, and including calls to action throughout. It also suggests experimenting with sharing techniques and doing so in waves to build momentum. The goal is to create decks that are optimized for sharing and spread across multiple channels over time.
An impactful approach to the Seven Deadly Sins you and your Brand should avoid on Social Media! From a humoristic approach to a modern-life analogy for Social Media and including everything in between, this deck is a compelling resource that will provide you with more than a few take-aways for your Brand!
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety.
How People Really Hold and Touch (their Phones)Steven Hoober
The document discusses design guidelines for touchscreen interfaces based on research into how people actually hold and interact with mobile devices. It provides data on finger sizes, common grips, touch targets, and notes that touch interaction is not just about finger size and pinpoint accuracy. The guidelines include making targets visible and tappable, designing for different screen sizes, leaving space for scrolling, and testing interfaces at scale.
You are dumb at the internet. You don't know what will go viral. We don't either. But we are slighter less dumber. So here's a bunch of stuff we learned that will help you be less dumb too.
What 33 Successful Entrepreneurs Learned From FailureReferralCandy
Entrepreneurs encounter failure often. Successful entrepreneurs overcome failure and emerge wiser. We've taken 33 lessons about failure from Brian Honigman's article "33 Entrepreneurs Share Their Biggest Lessons Learned from Failure", illustrated them with statistics and a little story about entrepreneurship... in space!
Rand Fishkin discusses why content marketing often fails and provides 5 key reasons: 1) Unrealistic expectations of how content marketing works, 2) Creating content without a community to amplify it, 3) Focusing on content creation but not amplification, 4) Ignoring search engine optimization, and 5) Giving up too soon and not allowing time for content to gain traction. He emphasizes that content marketing is a long-term process of building relationships and that most successful content took years of iteration before gaining significant reach.
SEO has changed a lot over the last two decades. We all know about Google Panda & Penguin, but did you know there was a time when search engine results were returned by humans? Crazy right? We take a trip down memory lane to chart some of the biggest events in SEO that have helped shape the industry today.
Inside this guide, you'll learn an insiders tips and techniques to getting into the marketing industry - no job applications necessary.
You'll learn what marketing really is, why you'll find a job easily, what entry level marketing jobs look like and four actionable things you can try right now to help get you into the marketing industry.
Visit Inbound.org and the Inbound.org/jobs community jobs board to find opportunities and connect with professional marketers from all over.
The What If Technique presented by Motivate DesignMotivate Design
Why "What If"...?
The What If Technique tackles the challenge of engaging a creative, disruptive mindset when it comes to design thinking and crafting innovative user experiences.
Thinking disruptively is a disruptive thing to do, which means it's a very hard thing to do, especially when you add in risk-averse business leaders and company cultures, who hold on tight to psychological blocks, corporate lore, and excuse personas that stifle creativity and possibilities (see www.motivatedesign.com/what-if for more details).
The What If Technique offers key steps, tools and examples to help you achieve incremental changes that promote disruptive thinking, overcome barriers to creativity, and lead to big, innovative differences for business leaders, companies, and ultimately user experiences and products.
Let's find out what's what together! Explore your "What Ifs" with us. See www.motivatedesign.com/what-if for details about the What If Technique, studio workshops, the book, case studies and more downloads--including a the sample chapter "Corporate Lore and Blocks to Creativity"
Connect with us @Motivate_Design
The document provides principles for presenting data in the clearest way possible: tell the truth and ensure credibility with data; get to the main point by drawing meaning from the data; pick the right tool like pie, bar, or line graphs depending on the data; highlight what's important by keeping slides focused on conclusions, not all data; and keep visuals simple to avoid distractions.
What Would Steve Do? 10 Lessons from the World's Most Captivating PresentersHubSpot
The document provides 10 tips for creating captivating presentations based on lessons from famous presenters like Steve Jobs, Scott Harrison, and Gary Vaynerchuk. The tips include crafting an emotional story with a beginning, middle, and end; creating slides that answer why the audience should care, how it will improve their lives, and what they must do; using simple language without jargon; using metaphors; ditching bullet points; showing rather than just telling through images; rehearsing extensively; and that excellence requires hard work with no shortcuts.
This document provides an overview and introduction to digital strategy from Bud Caddell, SVP and Director of Digital Strategy at Deutsch LA. It defines key terms like digital strategy, digital strategist, and core concepts. It explores what a digital strategy and strategist are, essential concepts like insights, cultural tensions and category conventions, and what deliverables a digital strategist produces. The document is intended to educate young practitioners entering the field of digital strategy.
Today we all live and work in the Internet Century, where technology is roiling the business landscape, and the pace of change is only accelerating.
In their new book How Google Works, Google Executive Chairman and ex-CEO Eric Schmidt and former SVP of Products Jonathan Rosenberg share the lessons they learned over the course of a decade running Google.
Covering topics including corporate culture, strategy, talent, decision-making, communication, innovation, and dealing with disruption, the authors illustrate management maxims with numerous insider anecdotes from Google’s history.
In an era when everything is speeding up, the best way for businesses to succeed is to attract smart-creative people and give them an environment where they can thrive at scale. How Google Works is a new book that explains how to do just that.
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The People's Report:The link between structural violence and crime in Wilmington, Delaware
1. Yasser Arafat Payne, Ph. D.
Principal Investigator
Darryl Chambers, B. A.
Senior Research Associate
Wilmington Street PAR Family
Kenyatta Brooks;
Derrick Chambers;
Patrice Gibbs;
Earvin “Swearve” Griffin;
Ashley Randolph;
Melodie Robinson;
Jonathon Wilson;
Corey Wright
Kontal Copeland;
Dubard McGriff;
Tianna Russell;
Bernard Cornish;
Louis Price;
Dennis Watson;
2. How social structural systems, policy, legislation and
blocked structural opportunity—generally in the
forms of poor employment and educational
opportunity, creates inequality and injustice, in local
community environments.
3.
4. (a)Race: Black-American
(b) Gender: 12 men, 3 women
(c) SES: At or below poverty line
(d) Religion: 10 Sunni Muslims
(e) Age Range: 20-48
(f) Mean Age: 33
(g) Educational Status:
1 dropped out of high school;
4 earned a G.E.D.;
3 earned a high school diploma;
5 had some college; and
2 earned a Bachelors of Arts degree.
5. (I.) Participatory Action Research (PAR) projects includes on the
research team, members of the population under study. Once
such members are identified, they then are offered the
opportunity to participate in all phases of the research project (e.
g. theoretical framing, literature review, analysis, publication,
presentation, monetary compensation, etc.); &
(II.) PAR projects require an social justice based response to be
organized in response to the data collected by the study.
Research + Social Activism = PAR
6. Grant Support (Fall 2009):
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
from First State Community Action Agency
Collaborative of local Project Partners:
Nonprofits
(1) Wilmington HOPE Commission – lead partner, recruitment and
management of the project;
(2) Christina Cultural Arts Center –arts for activism and career training;
(3) Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League –job skills testing and training; &
(4) United Way of Delaware – Supplemental Grant Award and provided
employment
Academia
(1) University of Delaware – Led PAR team: research training and provided
Supplemental Grant Award;
(2) Delaware State University –case management, career/personal goals
support; &
(3) Wilmington University –educational and employment goal-setting support
7.
8. Total Wilmington Population - 70, 851 (73, 720 – pop.
estimate)
Wilmington makes up 8% of Delaware’s population; &
Blacks make up about 19% of Delaware’s population
U. S. Census Bureau, 2006
9. ( 1) Record number of homicides – 27 (38 homicides per 100, 000);
(2) 197.5 violent crimes per 10, 000 people;
(3) Violent crime increased by 3.3% in Wilmington;
(4) Wilmington accounts 25% of all crime in Delaware; &
(5) Property crime increased by 13.1% in Wilmington
(Chalmers, 2011)
10. Total Blacks in The Eastside – 5, 003
Blacks between 18-34 in the Eastside – 1, 098
The Eastside, overall makes up 7% of Wilm. population
Total Blacks in Southbridge – 2,052
Blacks between 18-34 in Southbridge – 486
Southbridge, overall makes up 2% of Wilm. population
(Porter, 2010; U. S. Census Bureau, 2000)
11. I.
Two Month Period;
II.
Eighteen Research Method Workshops;
III. Three to Four times per week for three to five hours
per workshop;
IV. Research Theory, Methodology, Data Analysis, and
Social Activism.
12. PAR Sub - Teams
(1) Literature Review/Writing Team – Graduate
Student
(2) Data Analysis Team – Graduate Student
(3) Action Team – Raye Jones Avery
(4) Data Collection Team – Yasser Payne
13. Street Ideology – centered on personal & economic
survival.
(1) Passed on by older Black male generation; and
(2) More connected to the code or the better a person
understands the ideology the more resilient a
person is considered by men in the streets.
Set of Activities
(1) Bonding activities; and
(2) Illegal activities
14. Site of Resilience Theoretical Model
(Brown, Payne, Green & Dressner, 2010; Payne, 2001, 2005, 2008, 2011)
FUNDAMENTAL PRISM
INDIVIDUAL
CONDITIONS
Phenomenology
SOCIAL
STRUCTRAL
CONDITIONS
Relational
Coping
History
LOCAL
GENERAL
CONCEPTUAL PRISM
PSYCHOLOGICAL
S.O.R.
Street
Life
PHYSICAL
S.O.R.
Social
Injustice
Social
Structural
Systems
15. Research Question
To what extent does available economic and
educational opportunity predict physical violence?;
21. Leondrei (35): Basically, finance and wanting better things
for yourself… we act like we don't see it but boarded
houses paint our neighborhoods, pot holes paint out
neighborhoods, that's the stuff that keep us stuck. You
know little stuff like a pot hole… That's telling me how
they don't care about me - that they won't even fix my pot
hole and then I got to go home and four houses on my
road is boarded, that's like a eyesore to me…. (Now) I'm
looking for a release valve, any release valve, and guess
what the release valve is? There's a liquor store on every
corner in the hood, as opposed to when I go to Hockessin
or Greenville (wealthy mostly white suburban
communities)… the drinks is called wine and spirits, I
need to be put in a better spirit.
22. Leondrei (35): (Cont’D.)…. So I'll go get a shot to deal
with looking at these boarded up ass houses and
these potholes and there's a boot on every car …
and this is what I'm seeing. So, when you got a
child that's growing up and he's looking at this, he
says, “Damn, mom,” because dad ain't around
because he's down PO Box 9561 or 1181 Paddock
Road doing who knows how much time, right, so
he says, “Mom is this all that we have?” … You
know, Damn!
28. Rennie Rox (35): I mean, wasn't nothin', wasn't
nothin' new (in the home). You know… you talkin'
about books holdin' up couches… you might not have
a bed frame. Your mattress and your box spring's on
the floor. The typical poverty Wilmington situation.
But I never take nothin' away from my mother… she
tried everything she could to make sure that we had a
hot meal every night, even if it was just… breakfast
food… We're… gonna make some French toast or
somethin' tonight (laughter)…. I love my mom to
death. She's… the inspiration for me…
32. Darryl: …. If you had the choice… (in terms of race) what kind of school
would you send your child to?
Dionne (29): White.
Darryl: Why?
Dionne (29): 'Cause I know they are going to get a better
education… the curriculum is different. … compared to the charter
school my kids go to now… the other charter schools around, the
curriculum is totally different. They (need to ) go to … a college
charter school (or charter school recognized by a quality university).
Darryl: Do you think that the people who are in charge of providing
children with an education know that there's a difference in these
schools?
Dionne (29): Um hum (yes).
Darryl: So why do you think they allow one (school) to operate below
the other?
Dionne (29): Politics.
33. Darryl: What does… a child that has a mother on drugs or a
father that's not around, what does he act like in school?
Aaron (29): Every case is different. I mean, sometimes you
have these kids that are all withdrawn and just don't want to
associate with anybody. And then other times you have these
kids who want to lash out with fighting everybody… they want
to fight them because they don't know what love is. They
don't know what affection is… just think.. if we could say to
our kids… (including) kids we don't know, “How you doing
brother? I love you.’’ I mean, just think about how that
would change a person's perspective.
34.
35.
36.
37. F(1,500) = 12.778, p < .01 (p = .000)
M = 6.14;
SD = 1.83;
range = 3-12
b**: significantly greater than females at p<.05
38. Richard (19): You know, it's (employment) crazy! … I
don't really got no friends in the city that got a job,
'cept my white friend…. Even some of the older
people, man, don't even got jobs… 'Cause like I said,
we born into poverty, dog. We born into this game,
dog (of poverty & the streets). I wasn't in this game
(the streets) for fun. It was just passed down from
father to son…
39. Richard (19): And Southbridge, dog, I could name… two
people (who) got computers in they crib (home)... (that
actually) have working internet, you know what I mean?...
it's hard to look for a job when you ain't got no money, you
gotta get on a bus, you gotta go here and there to fill out
applications… You gotta leave Southbridge… when I lived
in Southbridge, I never left Southbridge….. the jobs that
are in the (larger) city is not no real good payin' jobs unless
it's in the middle of the city where you workin' in a big
building…
50. "How many times have you see
someone else being beaten up or
mugged?"
Never
20.8%
7.6%
8.5%
37.8%
1 to 4 times
5 to 8 times
9 to 12 times
25.4%
More than 12 times
51.
52. "How many times have you seen
someone else being chased by gangs or
individuals?"
Never
3.7%
18.7%
44.5%
8.2%
25.0%
1 to 4 times
5 to 8 times
9 to 12 times
More than 12 times
53.
54. "Have you ever had a relative killed with
a gun?"
Yes
45.4%
54.6%
No age group differences
No gender differences
No age/gender interactions
No
55. "Have you ever had a friend killed with a
gun?"
40.8%
Yes
59.2%
No
56. M = 17.82;
SD = 5.06;
Range = 4-34
No gender differences
No age group differences
No age/gender interactions
59. "How many times have you been
slapped, punched, or hit by someone?"
Never
16.3%
6.2%
45.2%
8.5%
1 to 4 times
5 to 8 times
9 to 12 times
23.7%
More than 12 times
60. Shaq (18): … when I was 14 I was coming home from football
practice and a group of dudes approached me asking
about a Playstation (and) ‘where it's at’? I just came out of
football practice I don't know what's going on so dude
asked me if I, ‘broke into his car?’ I told him, ‘no’ and they
just started hopping on me. They just started swinging
but I'm fighting back. I don't know what was going on but
it was going on for like a good five or ten minutes and
then they left. My shirt is ripped. I was limping. My lips
was bleeding and (I had a) swollen eye… I didn't feel it but
my jaw was fractured and… I had to get it wired shut for
like two months. But it was in the past, I'm not gonna
worry about it now.
61. 1.0%
"How many times have you been
attacked or stabbed with a knife?"
2.7%
8.2%
Never
1 to 4 times
13.4%
5 to 8 times
74.8%
9 to 12 times
More than 12 times
62. "How many times have you been shot
with a gun?"
1.9%
1.7%
6.4%
Never
9.7%
1 to 4 times
5 to 8 times
80.2%
9 to 12 times
More than 12 times
67. …regardless of all the, um, pain and sufferin' I've been
through in this city, I still managed to find.. hope.
And hope will take you a long way. I still got hope. …
I'm tryin' to do what I gotta do to better myself. And
I'm not waiting… on nobody or anything to… guide
me. It all comes from.. yourself. … you gotta have
that.. guiding, um, (inner) strength.. to do anything
you want in this world. … there's always gonna be…
obstacles… we all have obstacles to overcome.
68. F(1,506) = 7.208, p < .01 (p = .007)
M = 4.27;
SD = 1.54;
Range = 3-12
b**: significantly greater than females at p<.05
69. F(1,511) = 7.105, p < .05 (p = .001)
M = 7.49 SD = 3.17
Range = 4 - 16
73. Banks (27): I know quite a few guys.. from my
side of town that gave back: 4th of July, fireworks,
barbeque, DJs, um, down at the park—big
barbeques! …even if you want to say with the drug
aspect, (guys in the street) made sure their hood’
was okay (or provided for)... you have some guys
(in the street) that… (actually) give back to the
community in a good way, even though they..
doing what they do... (or engaged in criminal
activity).
74. Anthony Bey (35): I've seen them (the streets) do
that (give back to the community), I've seen more of
them (the streets) do more than some of the
churches… Sometimes people (civic and political
leaders) might be doing it for a tax write off and some
people (the streets) do it for the love… The hustler
might be doing it for the love and (for) the church
people (it) may (be)… just a quick tax write off, a 1099
real quick… but you have some genuine church
people.. shout out to all the church people. Same
thing with the Mosque. They do the same thing.
75. Doc (35): … We had a Fourth of July block party for at
least eight years. Firework shows, everything! The
City Council lady (on the Eastside) who raised me…
stopped it and said, ‘we not blocking off no streets for
no drug dealers.’ Okay, there might be some drug
dealers helping provide this stuff, but they was givin'
back. They was givin' back. Them kids had a good
time. Them kids was getting free food, free music,
free dance… And you took that from 'em. And since
you took that, Fourth of July on the Eastside hadn't
been the same since.
82. Employment Outcomes
All Street PAR family members received some form of quality
employment during and/or after the project’s initial funding period.
Quality employment opportunities were provided by:
(1) University of Delaware;
(2) United Way of Delaware;
(3) Christina Cultural Art Center; and
(4) Parkway Academy School District
10 Street PAR family members are presently employed
83. Education Outcomes
5 Street PAR family members enrolled in college
(a) Graduate school - 2 family members;
(b) Undergraduate school – 3 family members; &
(c) Offered but declined educational opportunity – 2 family members.
4 Street PAR family members are currently enrolled in
college
2 graduate students
2 undergraduate students
84. Negative Outcomes
5 – Presently unemployed;
3 – Jailed during and after the initial funding
period;
1 – jailed twice
1 – Presently incarcerated;
85. Activism/Action Outcomes
100 - Formal presentations since November 2009
(a) 40 college/university presentations;
(b) 39 community presentations; &
16 - civic, political and banking leadership;
23 - local community residents
(c) 21 media presentations
86. Speaking Engagements:
(1) Wilmington City Counsel;
(2) State Assembly of Delaware;
(3) John Watson Radio Show;
(4) Dr. Richard Cooper Radio Show;
(5) American Psychological Association National
Conference;
(6) Teachers College/Winter Round Table National
Conference;
(7) Howard University (keynote);
87. “Action” Products/Events Included:
(1) monetary and non-monetary incentives issued to study
participants;
(2) homicide art exhibit at Christian Cultural Art Center;
(3) feature length documentary of project;
(4) mix-CD reflecting the link between structural and physical
violence;
(5) community barbecue;
(6) assistance with organizing Southbridge Community Day ;
(7) youth violence forum/panel;
(8) T- shirt with PAR emblem; as well as
(9) two PSA’s on violence: (1) physical violence PSA; and (2)
domestic violence PSA.
88. I. Executive & Full Reports;
II. Supplemental Reports (i. e, jobs & school, drug use/drug sales, etc.);
III. Paper Publications: journal articles, book chapters, opt ed.,
newsletters, etc.;
IV. Major Publications: 2 book projects, documentary & mix CD project;
V. The People’s Report/ Wilmington Street PAR Family Website; &
VI. Continued Speaking Engagements; &
VII. More Street PAR projects
89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
96.
97.
98.
99.
100.
101.
102.
103.
104.
105.
106.
107.
108. Graduate student in Human
Social Services at Wilmington
University;
"Runn Way Unisex Hair Salon”;
GED and Youth Mentoring
Program; &
2 Youth Violence/Education
Forums
109.
110. (1) United Way of Delaware
– Community Impact Technical
Associate;
(2) Enrolled at Wilmington
University; &
(3) Radio Personality - WVUD
(91.3 FM):
– “Uncle Richards’
Neighborhoods”
113. Yasser and Darryl Chambers
Enrolled as a graduate
student in the Criminology
Department at the
University of Delaware; &
Hired on 4 other UD
professor’s research
projects
114.
115.
116.
117.
118.
119.
120. 17 Total Recommendations
Target Areas:
(1) Physical Violence;
(2) Structural Opportunity;
(3) Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice System; &
(4) Street Outreach and Continued Community-Centered
Research and Activism
121. Street Outreach and Continued Community-Centered
Research and Activism
Street Outreach Program;
Mayor Led Street March Campaign;
Street PAR Inside Schools;
City-Wide Street PAR Project on Physical Violence; &
Wilmington Street PAR Institute
The Wilmington Street Participatory Action Research (PAR) was charged with the task of examining notions of physical violence. We have organized ourselves since November of 2009 to conduct this study in the Eastside and Southbridge neighborhoods of Wilmington, Delaware.
Our chief argument is that, structural is predictive of physical violence in Wilmington, Delaware
PAR is an acronym that stands for participatory action research and this was the principal way in which we organized the methodology of this project. PAR researchers select members of a group or population they are interested in studying and then directly place those members on the research team. Those members are to be included in every phase of the research project (be it the development of theory, methods, analysis as well as formal presentations and publications—and PAR members are to be compensated for all of their time on a research project).
And you do this as a way to guide, shape and develop as fairly as possible an analysis of a group that is generally misrepresented by researchers like myself.
In addition to PAR being a research experience, PAR projects require an action or social justice based response to the data collected and examined.
A robust institutional partnership was organized to support the Wilmington Street PAR project.
15 Street PAR members were organized through a two-month research methods training. To introduce PAR members to the concept of research, they were required to partake in 18 research methods workshops across a two month period.
We literally, for two months, met 3 to 4 times a week from anywhere from 3 to 5 hours per workshop to extensively review.
Resources for PAR family members during training included: (1) PAR training manual; (2) a book entitled Emotional Intelligence written by Travis Bradberry and Jeans Greaves; (3) a Donald Goines entitled Crime Partners; (4) a notebook; & (5) a journal.
After the research methods training was complete, Street PAR members were organized into the following four sub-teams.
Street life or identity is phenomenological term typically viewed as an ideology centered around economic and personal survival. The ideology has at least two dimensions to it: (1) passed on; and (2) the more you understand the code the more resilient. Street life also is a set of activities: illegal and bonding activities. Illegal activities can include selling narcotics or engaging in violence. Bonding activities can include: organizing such community activities as barbecues, block parties, basketball tournaments or Hip-Hop concerts.
This is specific theoretical model being tested. We argue that street life is a “site of resilience” or that crime is coping with a individual and structural conditions.
And this is our design. We collected data from a community sample of street identified Black men and women between the ages of 18-35 in the streets of the Eastside and Southbridge sections of Wilmington, Delaware in the following forms: (1) 520 community surveys; (2) 24 individual interviews; (3) 3 group interviews; & (4) extensive field observations.
We organized our data collection community sites into what we called (1) cool; (2) warm; & (3) hot street sites. We then went into the community or the streets of the Eastside and Southbridge. Approximately, between 7pm to 1am, we went to the street corners, alleyways, corner stores, the parks, basketball courts, the multiple “projects” or public housing, bars or the barbershops, for instance.
Surveys took approximately 30 minutes to complete. Participants who completed surveys received $5 and a resource package. Interviews were approximately an hour long. Participants who completed interviews received $10 and a resource package. Surveys were collected in public spaces while interviews were held in personal or restricted spaces.
Leandre (35) argues that Black males are motivated to hit the streets as a way to cope with the painful reality and omnipresence of structural violence. Also, he argues that economic poverty coupled with a father missing in the home because of incarceration, sends countless Black males to the streets.
About 64% of participants currently live in the Eastside while 23.3% reside in the much smaller, Southbridge community. About 13% of participants live outside of these two neighborhoods but report frequenting the Eastside and Southbridge.
About 64% or participants live in low-income housing particularly when we look at: low-income apartment complex and multi-family homes
Ninety-one percent of all participants noted that they were “single”. Nevertheless, nearly 54% note that they are “single, without a significant partner” while 29% say they “are single, with a significant partner”.
Results strongly suggest that study participants are struggling with education and employment opportunities in Wilmington. Approximately 44% of the sample has less than a high school diploma. A vast majority of those without a high school diploma (41.4%) report dropping out at some point during high school.
To more deeply understand educational background, all survey participants were ask about the educational background of their parents to determine to what extent parental educational background is consistent with participant educational background.
Approximately, 43.3% of the sample report their mothers had a high school diploma or G. E. D. And about 10% of participants reported that their mothers had post high school experience.
However, more shockingly, approximately 40% of participants report that their fathers has no 12th grade education and 18.1% report that they do not know much about the educational background of their father.
Here Dionne (29) describes how poor educational experiences contributes to the under preparation of Black youth in Wilmington. As a parent, she openly says that she would send her a child to a “white school” because these schools offer a “better education”.
Here, Aaron, 29, a school teacher and formerly of the streets, argues that children from tough backgrounds need more love from school teachers and other school officials.
Employment opportunities are bleak for most residents surveyed. Approximately 65% or 2/3 of study participants are unemployed, 54% of which are actively looking for work.
Approximately, 68% of men in this study report they are unemployed, 57% of which are actively looking for work. Women bore out similar numbers in that approximately 63% are unemployed, 54% of which are actively looking work. Also, it should be noted that two-thirds of study participants report having no trade or construction experience.
An economic well-being scale was created. Lower scores mean more positive attitudes toward economic well-being. Findings suggest our sample holds moderately positive attitudes towards their economic well-being.
Men have more negative attitudes toward economic well-being. Higher scores on this scales mean more negative attitudes toward economic well-being.
Richard describes how he and others were born in economic poverty and how being poor and lack of quality employment leads youth to the streets.
Results strongly suggest that participants and perhaps community residents at large are regularly exposed to observing, the arrest of Black youth and young adults by local police officers. The constant observations of Black mostly male bodies being carted away, to some extent, has to have some impact on the personal and communal consciousness of Black children and adults in the Eastside and Southbridge.
Approximately 80% of participants have, “seen someone else picked up, arrested, or taken away by police” at some point in their life.
And about 54% report witnessing someone being arrested within the last week, and approximately 77% reported seeing someone being arrested within the last three months of completing this survey.
A critical mass of youth and young adults are repeatedly arrested and/or exposed to fellow residents being arrested in the Eastside and Southbridge communities
Fifty-seven percent of this sample, poignantly, report being, “picked up, arrested, or taken away by police” at some point in their life. One-third of residents in this study report being arrested between 1 to 4 times while approximately 13% of participants note they were arrested or taken away by police more than 12 times in their life.
This suggest there is more than likely a smaller variant of individuals who are being repeatedly arrested.
Approximately, 58% (N=518) of survey participants reported being “stopped by police” within the last year. No age group difference and no gender-age group interaction were found for this item. However, gender by itself was found to be significant for being, “stopped by police.” In fact, men were found to be “stopped” significantly more frequently by police than women. Specifically, 61% of men and only 29% of women noted being stopped within the last year. This finding was not surprising in that men were generally expected to be more involved in the streets and, thus, more in contact with local police. Participants (N=211) who reported being stopped within the last year were found to be stopped about 4 times, on average. The range for the item, “how many times were you stopped by police?,” spanned between 1 to 50 police-stops with a standard deviation of about 5.
Twenty-nine percent of participants (N=518) reported being “frisked” by police within the last 12 months. No age group difference and no gender-age group interaction were found for this item. However, gender by itself was found to be significant for being, “frisked by police.” Fifty-three percent of men, in comparison to only 14% of women, were found to be “frisked.”
Findings strongly suggest that men generally have more physical contact with police. Data also suggest that physical contact become less for both men and women as the sample gets older.
An attitudes toward police scale was created. Higher scores mean more negative attitudes toward police. Findings suggest participants have moderately negative attitudes towards the police.
Higher scores on this attitudes toward police measure mean more negative attitudes toward police. Findings suggest that attitudes toward police becomes more negative as participants get older.
Men were found to have slightly more negative attitudes toward the police than women.
About 62% of the survey sample has at some point in their life seen someone else beat up or mugged. Approximately 21% of the sample have seen someone else beat up or mugged more than 12 times in there life.
Approximately 57% of participants report seeing someone beat up or mugged within the last 6 months. It should be noted that 27% report seeing someone beat up or mugged within a week of completing this survey.
Approximately 55% of the sample have seen someone chased by a gang or individuals at least once in their life. About 19% have seen this occur more than 12 times in their life.
Approximately 60% of participants have, “..seen a seriously injured person after an incident of violence”. About 16% of which report seeing this 12 or more times in their life.
Most participants reported they personally were never chased by a gang or individual. However, it should be underscored that approximately 20% of participants do in fact report being jumped or chased by gangs or individuals. Approximately, 9% of participants being chased 12 times or more.
Approximately, 55% of the sample report being slapped, punched or hit by someone. 16% of which who report being slapped, punched or hit more than 12 times in their life.
Shaq describes how as a 14 year old he was physically attacked by a group of older men. He was falsely accused of stealing a Playstation. It was a case of mistaken identity.
Most folk reported that they have never been stabbed with a knife. However, one stabbing is too many in any community. Poignantly, we find approximately 25% of our sample reporting they have been attacked or stabbed with a knife at least once in their life time. 8% of which who report this happening 12 or more times. ---Interpretation of this data is problematic, but still revealing. So the question are participants reading this question as number of incidents or actual stabbings in a single incident?
Most folk reported that they have never been shot with a gun. However, one shooting is one too many in any community. Poignantly, we find approximately 20% of our sample reporting that they have been shot at least once in their life time. 6% of which who report this happening 12 or more times. ---Interpretation of this data is problematic, but still revealing. So the question is, are participants reading this question as number of incidents or actual shots in a single incident?
Surprisingly or unsurprisingly, our data challenges status quo interpretations of low-income Black youth in that our data strongly suggest that participants love themselves, love their communities, want to work, and want to be educated even in the face of overwhelming social and structural violence.
Approximately 83% of participants reported being satisfied or very satisfied.
85% of participants report they are happy or very happy, “these days”.
Approximately 94% of participants found themselves to be a “useful person to have around”
Formerally incarcerated, barber and artist at Made for Men barbers. This quote underscores how someone is authentically street, who has been through the highs and lows of the streets experiences is fair share of tough experiences, and he views as…. Look at and read slide…
Lower scores on this measures mean more positive self-esteem. Findings suggest that women were had slightly more positive self-esteem than the men in this sample.
Lower scores on this measure, means higher negative self-esteem. These findings suggest that as men become older negative self-esteem increased amongst men, while for women, negative self-esteem, decreased across time.
Surprisingly or unsurprisingly, our data challenges status quo interpretations of low-income Black youth in that our data strongly suggest that participants love themselves, love their communities, want to work, and want to be educated even in the face of overwhelming social and structural violence.
Although most participants found their communities unsafe for children and structurally impaired, however we also found that most participants loved their communities overall. For instance, aproximately 76% of participants report that they feel a responsibility to make their community better.
Higher scores on this measure, means positive attitudes toward social cohesion. This sample was found to have moderately positive attitudes town their communities.
Street love is a phenomenological term used by those in the streets to capture how those in the street give back in positive ways to their local community.
Anthony ultimately is arguing that those in the streets rival the efforts of community professional in terms of positively giving back to the commmunity. Also, Anthony aruges that many community professionals engage the community for disingenuous reasons.
Economic Wellbeing was found to be predictive of experiences of physical violence. As participants became more negative about economic well-being, instances of experiences with physical violence increased.
Economic Wellbeing was also found to be predictive of positive attitudes toward psychological and social well-being. As participants became more positive about economic well-being, instances of psychological and social well-being positively increased.
Psychological and social wellbeing was found to be predictive of experiences of physical violence. As participants became more positive about experiences with psychological and social well-being, instances of experiences were found to decrease.
Numbers here are unstandardized regression coefficients. All paths are significant. Psychological and social well-being were found to mediate or explain the relationship between economic well-being and experiences with physical violence.
Dubard McGriff, Street PAR member, lost his brother to gun violence on August 9, 2010
Jonathon Wilson, Street PAR member, was shot and paralyzed from the waist down during the project.
Darryl Chambers, Street PAR member, lost his son, Dominque Chambers-Helm, to gun violence on September 14, 2011.