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Encouraging youth involvement in local government

Ada Inman — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:15:18 +0000

To better understand how to engage youth in local government, this report considers potential barriers, opportunities, and models for youth participation in local governance. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu [...]

Decreasing substance use among LGBTQ youth in Milton by creating community safe spaces

Ada Inman — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:12:21 +0000

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) youth face a number of health disparities, including increased mental health conditions and suicidal ideation and attempts (Russel & Fish, 2016), as well as behavioral risks such as substance use (Talley et al., 2014). The LGBTQ community makes up 4% of the total population of Wisconsin (Williams Institute, 2016). In the City of Milton, these health disparities are particularly prevalent due to the marginalization of LGBTQ youth in this community. Environmental factors such as easily accessible alcohol at events, liquor stores, and households as well as the drinking culture in Milton also facilitate youth alcohol use.

Previous work has focused on the risk factors that contribute to this health disparity. This proposal will emphasize the protective factors of identifying supportive adults and creating safe spaces as effective methods to address this disproportionate burden of substance use. Specifically, this proposal will focus on three evidence-based interventions for reducing substance use among LGBTQ youth in Milton: 1) designation of safe spaces for LGBTQ youth
in communities, 2) an increase in community events focused on youth inclusivity, and 3) an initiative to identify and educate supportive adults in community settings.

UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu

Developing a social media toolkit for the Milton Youth Coalition

Ada Inman — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:10:56 +0000

To continue engaging the community, the Substance Prevention Society and the Milton Youth Coalition are interested in using social media. This toolkit offers tools and strategies to navigate the social media landscape for youth. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu [...]

Measuring Youth Attitudes of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Milton

Ada Inman — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:09:33 +0000

Undergraduate sociology students researched the history of Milton to inform a survey designed to learn how Milton youth think about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu [...]