APA Handbook of Community Psychology: Vol. 2. Methods For Community Research and Action for Diverse Groups and Issues
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Joseph P. Gone
William E. Hartmann
Mallory G. Sprague
Description
Chapter 30 in book: APA Handbook of Community Psychology: Vol. 2. Methods For Community Research and Action for Diverse Groups and Issues edited by Meg A. Bond, Christopher B. Keys and Irma Serrano-Garcia.
Presents perspectives from across cultures.
Results divided into four sections: description of regional contexts, influences on, and aspects of quality services, and legislative frameworks. Includes literature review and recommendations.
Discusses factors affecting the way questions were answered by identified Aboriginal Canadians in the National Household Survey and the Aboriginal Peoples survey. Recommends using caution with data from statistics gleaned from standard sources.
Guide to help communities gain economic strength and autonomy through private sector philanthropy by creating American Native controlled community foundations and endowments. Provides an overview of giving traditions.
Toolkit contains three case studies, as well as information on the steps in setting up a successful program, such as guiding principles, risk and protective factors, community engagement, needs assessment, developing implementing an action plan, and evaluation.