So, I completed my research and community assessment. I conducted 6 interviews and received 1 personal reflection. I distributed 330 surveys and received 195 back. Needless to say I gained a wealth of knowledge and insight as to what current at-risk youth, former at-risk youth, and parents of at-risk youth see as being important to ensure that these youth do not remain at-risk and achieve resiliency. I found that it is important for youth to have the following things to help them not to be at-risk and to transition from being at-risk to resilient.
· Church, God, Faith, Prayer
· Parenting
· A Father Figure
· A Positive Role Model
· Education
· Extra-Curricular Activities
· Trust
· Bravery and Courage
· Support, Someone to talk to an listen, Guidance and Direction, Love, Caring and Encouragement
Based on what I see as causes and symptoms to the problem, what the participants of my research see as being important to fostering resiliency and my own personal experience, I would like to start a faith based organization that has programs designed to help youth and their families acquire the necessary life skills to become successful and prosperous adults as well as achieve a healthy and supportive family environment. The programs will assist them in overcoming difficult community, school and family challenges and achieve resiliency. I came up with the following possible solutions which are listed below.
· Youth Development
o Confidence/Self-Esteem Building
o Mentoring
o Academic Support
o Career Training
· Youth Recidivism Prevention
o Peer Mentoring
o Transition to work
o Educational Assistance
o Accountability and Behavior Change
· Family Development
o Parenting Skills
o Bonding Techniques
o Communication Skills
o Family Counseling/Individual Counseling
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