Lowell, MA is home to the second largest _______________ population in the US.
Cambodian
100
How many Streetworkers worked for UTEC for the project?
two
100
How many conflicts did Streetworkers help mediate?
300
100
What is the first lesson learned?
Build solid relationships with teens before trying to help them make changes.
200
United Teen Equality Center was established by young people in response to...
Gang violence among Latino and Southeast Asian Youth
200
Who were the streetworkers?
Paid, trained adults from teh community who could help teenagers access community resources and advocate for and support them.
200
How many teens attended a peace summit?
40
200
How should you maintain relationships with funders?
By being transparent and providing consistent follow-up
300
What are some of the difficulties Cambodians face in Lowell, MA? (name three)
low education, low-income, poor health, cultural/linguistic isolation, limited access to health care, mental health problems
300
What were the two project activities?
Reducing gang violence and increasing use of health care services
300
Were there any major incidents of violence between gang members who participated in these summits?
No!
300
What is one way that UTEC helped develop strong relationships with community partners?
having monthly meetings with police command staff
400
At the time UTEC was founded, how many gangs were there in Lowell?
More than 30
400
What were some of the things streetworkers did to reduce gang violence?
They emphasized peacekeeping, they built relationships with gang members and other teens, mediated conflicts between gangs, sponsored events and activities to promote peace, and worked with police and other partners to address gang violence etc.
400
How many teens participated in a Peace Trip and what did they do on those trips?
950 teens, fishing, bowling, hiking, pool tournaments, basketball games
400
What are two ways that UTEC helped develop political support?
invited political leaders to events to observe and also as guest speakers, regular trips to the state house and sent thank you letters!
500
What was the goal of the project proposed by UTEC?
to improve access to health care and reduce gang violence in Lowell, especially to Cambodian youth
500
how did Streetworkers increase the use of health care services?
They offered activities like basketball and volleyball, breakdancing, health game show, at these events partner organizations handed out information, they promoted HIV/AIDS prevention, helped people get health insurance etc.
500
How many teens received mental health counseling and primary care services? What was a partner organization that helped in this?
118 teens received mental health counseling, 66 primary care, Mental Health Association of Greater Lowell