Amber Kelly
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Posted in: Coalition Building | Tags: ResearchSusan Jakes suggests the “why” we value certain assets in our community might be very different for the community members than for the professionals that come to help.
Posted in: History of Community PsychologyGuess what? SCRA Ignite Sessions are now online. Ignite Presentations share research and ideas in a brief 5-minute format. Ignite your own discussions with a little bit of Community Psychology research! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzQPIYK0nLqcCl5YiQ0o1uO9yYG0fKWw4
Posted in: Blog, History of Community Psychology, Marginalized GroupsPublished in: The Community PsychologistFan activism is a new area of interest that looks at how organized communities of fans come together to take action in promoting diversity, education and other focal community psychology topics.
Posted in: Criminal JusticePublished in: The Community PsychologistHow can communities become more proactive to prevent senseless tragedies from reoccurring and identify extremism and hate crime indicators?
Posted in: Inspiration | Tags: Living Community PsychologyPublished in: The Community PsychologistChris’ work fulfills the practice of community psychology, providing a unique exemplar of the field’s potential reach.
Posted in: Marginalized Groups, Poverty and Socioeconomic Status, Public Policy | Tags: ResearchFood insecurity is related to poor nutrition and many other negative health outcomes. Food banks can and should implement nutrition policies.
Posted in: Poverty and Socioeconomic Status, Prevention ScienceThe Community Resilience Framework is a starting point for systemic assessment of resilience building efforts at the community level.
Posted in: Aging, Marginalized GroupsThe Transtheoretical Model (TTM) is a theory to explain how people change behavior; outlined in five stages of change; pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.
Posted in: Housing, Prevention SciencePublished in: The Community PsychologistCommunity-based participatory research and community psychology share similar values and goals to benefit to marginalized communities. CBPR is becoming increasingly common in community psychology research.
Posted in: History of Community Psychology, Inspiration, Marginalized Groups | Tags: Living Community PsychologyChris Nettles was profiled in Spring 2013 as an advanced clinical/community graduate student who was completing a self-designed community/clinical internship.
