Table 4.
Reactions to Hazel Park Community Coalition priorities and related referrals among black caregivers and youth (n=25 dyads). a
| Caregivers Mean (SD) |
Youth Mean (SD) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reactions to Coalition Priorities and Initial Community Action Plan | ||||
| Overall Reaction: The Hazel Park Community Coalition has decided to address four factors they believe may promote the well-being and future success of children: (a) Positive Social Skills, (b) Transitions and Mobility, (c) Academic Engagement, and (d) Emotional Well-being and Mental Health. How satisfied are you with the decision to focus on these four factors? b | 4.5 | (0.7) | na | na |
| Positive Social Skills: The school has chosen the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program to encourage positive social skills among the boys and girls who come here. How satisfied (caregivers)/happy (children) are you with the approach the school is taking to promote positive social skills? b | 4.2 | (0.9) | 4.0 | (1.0) |
| Referral to Resources Addressing Coalition Priorities Prior to Coalition Organized Efforts | % Yes |
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| Transitions and Mobility: Has the school referred you to any school or community resources that can help with family transitions and mobility, such as housing assistance programs, local charities, and shelters? | 17% | na | na | |
| Academic Engagement: Has the school referred you to any school or community resources that can help with academic engagement, such as academic tutoring for your child? | 20% | na | na | |
| Emotional Well-Being and Mental Health: Has the school referred you to any school or community resources that can help with mental health, behavioral health, and other aspects of a family member’s well-being? | 13% | na | na | |
| “Is there anything else that you think the coalition should be focusing on?” (Sample responses) | ||||
| (1) Teasing, bullying… differences. | ||||
| (2) Safety in classrooms, safe transferring from school to bus stop. | ||||
| (3) Not suspending kids for every single thing. | ||||
| (4) Attendance and grades… more people to help tutor the kids. | ||||
| (5) Homeless kids that don’t have a place to stay and meal to eat. | ||||
| (6) More activities for youth, especially in summer, like camps that kids can’t afford. | ||||
| (7) Getting kids off the street, providing after school activities… more learning centers beyond just a hangout spot. Having men, adults to lead, inspire them. | ||||
| (8) African American men who are role models for African American boys… Most African American boys don’t have a father figure. | ||||
| (9) Recreation for youth, Big Brother programs… parent and child relationships. | ||||
| (10) Reinforce the meaning and value of a community. | ||||
a
na = not applicable
b
Caregivers: 1 = highly dissatisfied, 2 = dissatisfied, 3 = no opinion, 4 = satisfied, 5 = highly satisfied
Youth: 1 = very unhappy, 2 = unhappy, 3 = no opinion, 4 = happy, 5 = very happy