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ThrYve Y outh Violence Prevention Proj ect Vision: Empowered Y outh Thriving in S afe & Prosperous Community Jomella Watson-Thompson, Ph.D. Center for Community Health and Development, Associate Director Department of Applied Behavioral
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Jomella Watson-Thompson, Ph.D. Center for Community Health and Development, Associate Director Department of Applied Behavioral S cience, Associate Professor University of Kansas
Vision: Empowered Y
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EXAMINE IMPACT OF ThrYve on LEVELS OF CRIME, INTENTIONAL INJURY, ACADEMIC, AND HEALTH-RELATED OUTCOMES FOR AT-RISK MINORITY YOUTH PARTICIPANTS
EXAMINE IMPACT OF ThrYve on ADDRESSING PARTICIPANT YOUTH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL RISK FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO YOUTH VIOLENCE
EVALUATE ThrYve’s SUPPORT OF PARTNER IMPLEMENTATION OF COORDINATED PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES tHAT INCREASE STAFF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND AWARENESS TO ADDRESS YOUTH VIOLENCE & IMPROVE OUTCOMES
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National Statistics
Youths died from homicide violence
cause of death for black youth ages 15-24
Local Statistics Disparities in Y
homicides involve youth victims Nearly,
Youth victims racial/ ethnic minorities
2016 Homicide Victims with NWMS and WYHS Boundary Overlay
WYHS Cluster Zip Code Areas 66101 66102 66104 66105 66115*
Adult Homicide Youth Homicide
KC KCTC R Risk F Factors
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em Beh Behav aviors
Together Helping Reduce Youth Violence for E quity
Systems Advisory Board
Community & System Change Levers (Community Playbook) Multi-Sector Collaborative Action Teams Culturally competent, impartial, & trauma-informed approaches
Youth Violence Prevention & Intervention Programs
School-Based Violence Prevention Programs Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (REVIVE) Community- Based Crime Prevention (CPTED)
Out-of-School Time Supports
Out-of-School Time Menu Preferred Leisure Alternatives for Youth (PLAY) Community Service Activities Youth Advisory Board
Education, College, & Career Readiness Supports
College Readiness, Access, & Coaching (LEAD UP) College Savings Account & Finance Training Employment Prep & Placement STEAM Training Tutoring
Community- Based Program Electives
Youth Leadership Skills (YES!) Life Skills Soft Skills Social-Emotional Skills Cultural Enrichment Programs & Activities
Parent & Family Engagement
Parent/ Guardian Training Menu Family & Youth Playbook (Plan) Family & Youth Counseling Menu & Supports
Fostering Community Change through Collaboration, Planning, and Evaluation
Universal: Broader Community-Level Strategies Targeted: Focused Supports for 120 Youth (7th-10th grades) & Families in Priority Area
Key G ey Gra rant nt I Ind ndic icators rs
* Data that are collected through schools
Individual- Level
Community- Level
Family/Peer Level
Academic Level
Societal-Level
October 2017 through December 2018
informational sessions
January to March 2018
April 2018 to June 2018
#500
community/ systems change levers
July to September 2018 (Year 2)
violence prevention efforts in NWMS & WYHS
(Hospital-Based Violence Prevention Program)
supports for youth
community/ systems change levers
KS Dept. of Corrections Latino Health for All CHIP Violence Prevention Plan HCW Alive & Thrive H.E.A.T. Youth Advisory Board
Neighborhoods Up WYCO Quality of Life Diploma +
Executive Advisory Board Mayor & Commission Updates & Support Youth Advisory Board Out-of-School Time Supports (e.g., Mayor’s Nights) Employment Opportunities UG Community Survey Access to Resources (Youth Campus, Van Parking) Social Capital/ Incentives Other?
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For Additional Information Contact:
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