Community Assessment
This term describes the total number of people living in a community.
What is population size
Empowerment is the process of increasing this to help individuals improve their lives.
What is power
These are individuals or groups who provide assistance in times of need.
What is a social support network
This role involves resolving conflicts among individuals, groups, or communities.
What is a mediator
One major challenge in rural communities is a lack of these.
What are employment opportunities and specialized services
This assessment approach focuses on a community’s strengths rather than its problems.
What is asset mapping
Name two key principles of empowerment
What are working together and building on strengths?
Name one example of a formal social support network
What is the American Public Human Services Organization
This role links people to community resources and services.
What is a broker
This strategy helps rural youth by offering online learning and career guidance
What is enhancing preparatory courses
Name one way to gather data about a community
What is public forum, reviewing social indicators, nominal group technique, or key informant technique?
Citizen participation requires community members to be these two things.
What are voluntary and aware of issues
Name one example of an informal social support network
What is family or friends
This role involves teaching and providing information to others.
What is an educator?
Economic development in communities can be improved through this approach.
What is community-based economics
This refers to the diversity of characteristics among community members
What is heterogeneity
This type of empowerment ensures people have access to resources and opportunities.
What is social empowerment
This type of network consists of nonprofessionals helping others with resources such as child care or housing
What is a natural helping network
This role involves gathering and organizing different systems to work together.
What is a coordinator
Name one barrier to higher education for rural youth.
What is financial limitations, lack of role models, or lower test scores?
The Warren Family Institute (WFI) was established in this state to address complex social issues.
What is North Carolina
This factor influences how a person perceives strain and their response to victimization.
What is individual perception of strain
This type of community-based program assists individuals struggling with alcoholism
What is Alcoholics Anonymous
This role initiates action by identifying community problems and proposing change
What is an initiator
This initiative engaged low-income residents in needs assessments and leadership roles.
What is the Warren Family Institute (WFI)