Needs assessment survey regarding community violence awareness in rural northern California

Author

Kao Saetern

Graduation Date

2016

Document Type

Project

Program

Other

Program

Project (M.S.W)--Humboldt State University, Social Work, 2016

Committee Chair Name

Yvonne Doble

Committee Chair Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Keywords

Gang intervention, Gang Risk Intervention Program, Ecological perspective, School districts, Community violence, Gangs, Humboldt State University -- Projects -- Social Work, Gang prevention, Drugs, Community awareness, GRIP, Northern California, Rural communities

Abstract

There has been an increase in community violence in rural northern California. In this region, many individuals seem to think that gangs are not an issue. However, there has been an increase in crime related to criminal street gangs in rural communities. School staff and administrators can play a key role in gang prevention and intervention. The purpose of this study is to focus on rural northern California school districts to examine educational staff and their awareness of criminal street gang activity. The relationship between educational staff and their awareness of street gang activity is demonstrated through survey data. The survey data was collected and analyzed, and then results were presented to school faculties and a Gang Risk Intervention Program coordinator. The study works to support the implementation of training for local educational agencies related to gang awareness, prevention, and intervention.

https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/4b29b7993

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