Social
Reduction of Juvenile Violence in Santo Domingo Norte
Location
Capotillo, Cristo Rey, Ensanche Espaillat, Ensanche Luperón, Gualey, Guachupita, Las Cañitas, La Ciénaga, Los Guandules, La Zurza, María Auxiliadora, Mejoramiento Social, Simón Bolívar, Villas Agrícolas, Villa Consuelo, Villa Juana, Villa María and 27.
Date
May 01, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Achievements
Research in Progress
Total Contribution
US$317,297.00
Total Budget
US$317,297.00
Thematic
Research.
Funded by
Project objective
To develop and implement a place-based assessment of the risk of delinquency and violence affecting young people aged 10-29 years in 18 neighborhoods of the National District of the Dominican Republic.
- To produce data and evidence, which can inform USAID in the development and implementation of effective youth violence prevention strategies in the target neighborhoods.
- Produce a data-driven, community-based assessment process (using Participatory Action Research - PAR) that can be replicated over time to track changes in risk and protective factors, monitor progress, and inform stakeholders about target communities.
Beneficiary population
The entire population that will benefit from the projects towards the prevention of youth violence.
Impact
Improved water supply to 30 communities.
Water conservation measures under water impacts implemented for 2,722 hectares
Provincial Climate Change Adaptation Monitoring Committee in San Cristóbal.
Platforms and learning systems for integrating climate change-related risks into community-based water resource management and institutionalized livelihood activities in 30 communities.
Sustainable Development Goals
Peace, justice and strong institutions: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, facilitate access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
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