Utilizing the Community Asset Mapping Framework as an Engagement Tool
This webinar is part of a series on the Enhancing School Capacity to Address Youth Violence program from LISC Safety & Justice and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Through this program, LISC is helping schools and community partners create coordinated safety strategies that address the social determinants of safety for students, families, and communities. DOJ OJJDP provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to youth delinquency and victimization
Overview
At the core of Enhancing Community Safety to Address Youth Violence is creating a service network of community-based organizations that have experience in operating violence prevention and early intervention programs with youth and families. For site leads, having access to this larger network will help ensure tailored supports for its students and families. Building this network will require identifying who/where/what organizations exist in the community and learning what roles they can play to support the goals of this grant. This webinar will walk through community asset mapping so organizations in urban, rural, and tribal communities can spark collaboration and fully utilize the assets that exist in your community.
Presenters
- Jenna Meglen, Director of Policy and Planning, Partners for Rural Impact
- Cari Morales, Economic Development Program Officer, LISC
- Brandon Taylor, Senior Program Officer, LISC Indianapolis
Moderator
- James Stark, Senior Program Officer, LISC Safety & Justice