Problem/Need— Opportunities are limited for out-of-school,
low-income, and transitional youth in the high crime, high unemployment targeted
areas of Arlanza and Rubidoux, and are in need for relevant prevention and
intervention relevant programs that will provide structured and positive
activities that will assist them in their social and educational growth and
their “connectivity” to their community.
a) Crime, Unemployment, Economic
Conditions in the Arlanza area of Riverside and the unincorporated area of Rubidoux:
According to data collected by the city of Riverside’s anti-gang program “Project
Bridge, Arlanza is one of the three most gang-prone areas in the city, and is estimated
to have an 18% crime rate among youths, and a higher than average unemployment
rate and high school drop-out rate.
b.) The
Status of Transitional Youth in Riverside County: Each year an estimated 5,000 foster care youth emancipate
or “age out” of the California
foster care system, and are discharged whether or not they are prepared to
transition to adulthood (“Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Report,” B.
Needell, D. Webster U.C. Berkeley).
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