05 28 25 AYDC Community Readiness Assessment Discussion Notecatcher by Anchorage Youth Development Coalition (AYDC) https://padlet.com/AnchorageYDC/krcy80zgx3b7y8le en-us 2025-05-28 00:25:17 UTC 2025-05-29 00:20:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Finding #4: The potential of supportive adults aydc1 https://padlet.com/AnchorageYDC/krcy80zgx3b7y8le/wish/3469891356 Participants identified supportive adults as an under-utilized resource in the community. They described a need for outreach to engage supportive adults in youth spaces and social-emotional training for supportive adults.

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]]> 2025-05-28 00:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/AnchorageYDC/krcy80zgx3b7y8le/wish/3469891357 Finding #2: The need for collaboration between agencies aydc1 https://padlet.com/AnchorageYDC/krcy80zgx3b7y8le/wish/3469891360 Participants in both focus groups repeated a desire for increased collaboration among agencies and across sectors. In particular, participants noted that there are many efforts in the community which could align more to improve their effectiveness, and that agencies or groups could collaborate better to create a more coordinated effort to fill gaps.



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  • Discuss your group's assigned question

  • Write down notes under your group's column

  • Identify 1–2 key action ideas AYDC can focus related to your group assigned finding

  • Each group selects:

    • A note-taker

    • A time keeper

    • A Facilitator

    • A spokesperson for the share-back.


    • ]]>     2025-05-28 00:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/AnchorageYDC/krcy80zgx3b7y8le/wish/3469891366     Finding #1: The Need for Consistent Language/Terminology aydc1 https://padlet.com/AnchorageYDC/krcy80zgx3b7y8le/wish/3469891373 Inconsistent language or terminology emerged as a common theme throughout both focus groups. Participants identified the need for agencies across sectors to use the same language in their youth initiatives, which could lead to increased understanding and buy-in within the community.

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  • How important is it to establish a shared language when discussing youth protective factors?

  • What specific actions can AYDC take to establish a shared language when addressing shared youth protective factors?

    • ]]>     2025-05-28 00:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/AnchorageYDC/krcy80zgx3b7y8le/wish/3469891375     Finding # 3: The role of competing priorities aydc1 https://padlet.com/AnchorageYDC/krcy80zgx3b7y8le/wish/3469891385 Participants cited competing priorities within the community as a barrier for leadership support and community buy-in. Issues that are more visible in the community, such as homelessness and substance abuse, garner more attention and resources, which causes organizations to focus their efforts less on preventative measures through a shared protective factors approach


    ]]>     2025-05-28 00:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/AnchorageYDC/krcy80zgx3b7y8le/wish/3469891385     Discussion Question aydc1 https://padlet.com/AnchorageYDC/krcy80zgx3b7y8le/wish/3469891386 What specific actions can AYDC take to elevate shared youth protective factors as a higher community priority amid competing demands?

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    1-2 Key Action Ideas:

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    ]]>     2025-05-28 00:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/AnchorageYDC/krcy80zgx3b7y8le/wish/3469948961     aydc1 https://padlet.com/AnchorageYDC/krcy80zgx3b7y8le/wish/3471222214 Each group shares 1–2 key action ideas that AYDC can take to address the Community readiness Finding your group discussed (2 minutes per group max)

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