The need for outreach programs for African American men in inner city areas

Showers, Tarisha

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Title

The need for outreach programs for African American men in inner city areas

Author(s)

Showers, Tarisha

Issue Date

2019-07-11

Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)

Petruzzello, Steven J

Department of Study

Community Health

Discipline

Community Health

Degree Granting Institution

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Degree Name

M.S.

Degree Level

Thesis

Keyword(s)

African American Men, Outreach programs, Inner city

Abstract

This thesis sought to analyze the need for outreach programs for African-American males in inner city areas. This study identified societal issues that pose as potential barriers for African-American males. These included issues like unemployment, high school drop-out rates, lack of male role models, racial profiling, substance abuse, homicide rates, neighborhood violence, and high incarceration rates. The research focused on African American males from the Urbana-Champaign area (N=35, 17.0±2.1 yrs). The impact of these barriers on young African-American males was examined. A closer look was also taken at existing programs that target African American males in the area. This study revealed that in spite of selecting issues they believed African American men face, very few of the participants reported having received services to help deal with these issues. The results also revealed a perceived lack of effective services being available to African American men. Although the study had a relatively small sample, the findings support the need for action to take place, particularly in understanding barriers and facilitators for African American men seeking outreach services.

Graduation Semester

2019-08

Type of Resource

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