Professor of Social Work Samford University, Dept of Social Work Birmingham, AL, United States
This study is a holistic multi-sector study that highlights evidence-based University-Community Partnerships to improve health, increase quality of life, and reduce violent crime. Community engaged planning phase, perceptions related to prevalence of violent crime, crime contributors, relationship between the community and law enforcement, potential interventions and indigenous solutions are delineated.
Learning Objectives:
Delineate the application of Social-Ecological Model as a tool for indigenous solution for community violence
Describe the operationalization of evidence-based University-Community Partnership
Demonstrate a viable indigenous intervention between African American communities and community police.
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