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ThrYveYouth Violence Prevention Project
Jomella Watson-Thompson, Ph.D. Center for Community Health and Development, Associate Director
Department of Applied Behavioral Science, Associate ProfessorUniversity of Kansas
Vision: Empowered Youth Thriving in Safe & Prosperous Community
WHO WE ARESOME PARTNERS
SPECIFIC INITIATIVE AIMSMAKE PROGRESS
EXAMINE IMPACT OF ThrYve on
LEVELS OF CRIME, INTENTIONAL INJURY, ACADEMIC, AND
HEALTH-RELATED OUTCOMES FOR AT-RISK MINORITY YOUTH
PARTICIPANTS
AIM 1EXAMINE IMPACT OF ThrYve on
ADDRESSING PARTICIPANT YOUTH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL
RISK FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO YOUTH VIOLENCE
AIM 2EVALUATE 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
AIM 3
Youth Violence National Statistics
Youths died from homicide
violence
4,891cause of death for black youth
ages 15-24
#1
Local StatisticsDisparities in Youth Violence
homicides involve youth
victims
Nearly,
30%Youth victims racial/ ethnic
minorities
93%
2016 Homicide Victims with NWMS and WYHS Boundary Overlay
WYHS Cluster Zip Code Areas
6610166102661046610566115*
Adult HomicideYouth Homicide
Key School PartnershipsNorthwest Middle School, Wyandotte High School,
& USD 500
KCTC Risk Factors for Violence & Other Problem Behaviors
ThrYve Approach Together Helping Reduce Youth Violence for Equity
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 Grant Indicators* Data that are collected through schools
• Youth involved in violent incidence (homicide, assault, robbery)• Adolescents self-reported drug/alcohol use*
Individual-Level
• Low neighborhood attachment*• Community disorganization*
Community-Level
• Interaction with antisocial peers* • Poor family management /Improved Resiliency*
Family/Peer Level
• Students graduate in 4 years* • Students with disciplinary actions, suspensions, expulsions*• Students with 2.8 or higher GPA*• Students with 1st year completion rate*
Academic Level• ER hospital admissions involving youth 12-18 • Law enforcement arrests involving youth; Youth victimization/ perpetration• Court referrals and community correction adjudications• Community & systems changes in programs, policies, practices
Societal-Level
Year 1 Project MilestonesOctober 2017
through December 2018
• Advisory board informational sessions
• Bimonthly SAB meeting• Hire staff
January to March 2018
• Quarterly SAB meeting• Establish Partnerships• Staff Training
April 2018 to June 2018
• Staff Training• Establish MOU with USD
#500• ThrYve Summer Launch• Begin Data Collection• Identify summer
community/ systems change levers
July to September 2018 (Year 2)
• Support school-based violence prevention efforts in NWMS & WYHS
• Finalizing REVIVE MOA (Hospital-Based Violence Prevention Program)
• Continue year-round supports for youth
• Identify additional community/ systems change levers
Key Collaborative Partnerships & Initiatives
KS Dept. of Corrections
Latino Health for All
CHIP Violence Prevention Plan
HCW Alive & Thrive
H.E.A.T. Youth Advisory Board
I ThrYve, You ThrYve, We ThrYve!
Supporting Core Goals & Initiatives
Neighborhoods Up
WYCO Quality of Life
Diploma +
Opportunity for PartnershipExecutive Advisory
BoardMayor & 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?
I ThrYve, You ThrYve, We ThrYve!
For Additional Information Contact:
Jomella Watson-Thompson, Ph.D.Associate Professor/Associate DirectorCenter for Community Health and Development|@KUCommHealth | University of Kansas785.864.1563 (p) [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wethryve.org
Instagram: #wethyrve
LinkedIn: ThrYve Youth Violence Prevention Project
I ThrYve, You ThrYve, We ThrYve!
