Citation

Adler C, Chung-Do J, Ongalibang O. Prog. Community Health Partnersh. 2008; 2(4): 301-306.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Johns Hopkins University Press)

DOI

10.1353/cpr.0.0041

PMID

20208310

Abstract

Background: The Asian/Pacific Islander Youth Violence Prevention Center (APIYVPC) focuses its youth violence prevention efforts on community mobilization by partnering with Kailua High School and other local community groups.Objectives: This paper describes the development and activities of the Safe School Task Force (SSTF) and the lessons learned.Methods: In response to concerns of school, community members, and students, the SSTF was organized to promote student leadership in raising awareness about problems related to violence.Lessons Learned: Collaboration among the school, community, and the university places students in leadership roles to reduce school violence and enhances their self-efficacy to improve their school environment. To increase SSTF effectiveness, more attention must be paid to student recruitment, consistent community partnerships, and gaining teacher buy-in.Conclusions: This partnership may be useful in multicultural communities to provide students the opportunities to learn about violence prevention strategies, community mobilization, and leadership skills.

Language: en