Important Information for the paper: Creating a mentoring program for low-income communities in Brooklyn, NY, specifically in neighborhoods in Brownsville, targeting individuals in the middle school community district. This initiative addresses various challenges, such as academic support, emotional well-being, and social work. For instance, focusing on improving academic performance, offering emotional support for coping with socio-economic stressors, and providing resources to navigate personal and school-related issues, such as access to essential services and community support. Our program will seek to empower and guide young individuals in the community toward a
more positive and resilient future.
For example: High rates of academic disparities and disciplinary actions among children of color in underprivileged neighborhoods call for a targeted mentoring program to address these challenges and foster their educational success and personal growth.
Social Problem: 1-2 pages (cite your sources)
• What is the bigger social problem.
• Root causes? who is impacted? Disproportionately? Must assess race, class, gender & at least one other identity.
• What is your local community context (ie. Flatbush). What is the gen population? Who is impacted by problem? (scope/scale)Disproportionately?
Soucres: https://data.cccnewyork.org/riskranking#?domain=1249&year=127&communities=19%7C44