Culture as a Protective Factor: Centering Black Voices, Leadership, and Community to Support Black Girls
Culture is often stereotyped and viewed as a deficit for BIPOC youth. However, research and tradition have shown that culture can be an important protective factor in reducing the risk of various health and social issues, including substance use, mental health, and exposure to victimization such as sex trafficking.

We are seeking input from individuals to share how culture is recognized as a way to support growth and healing journeys. We are looking for participants identifying with Black, Afro, and African female identities for this survey. It should only take approximately 20 minutes to fill out, but if the questions resonate with you, feel free to spend additional time and share more insights. Outcomes will be shared in a public document once 100 people have completed the survey, and the data has been aggregated. Participants will receive an email with the final document. 

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Thank you for your time and wisdom!

This survey was produced by, and is a product of Youth Collaboratory, Inc. under grant number 2020-MU-MU-K001 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this survey are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.


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About Participants/Organization:
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Age range *
Black Identity   *
Organization
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What programming do you offer at your organization?
What populations do you primarily serve?
Survey Questions:
What elements of Black culture do you consider to be strengths or protective factors (Protective factors are conditions or attributes in individuals, families, and communities that promote the health and well-being of children and families e.g., religion, communalism/familial, Black identity pride)?  *
What cultural values are important to impart to youth? *
What specific strategies do you implement in your program to leverage the elements and cultural values you identified (i.e., sharing traditions, activities on cultural identity, hiring staff that reflects the diversity of participants)? *
 What benefits have you seen in honoring culture as a strength in anti-trafficking work? *
When faced with any life challenges, what are some coping skills you use that you gained from your culture? *
Who were some of your mentors growing up? *
What cultural practices that you engaged in as a child would you like to pass on to the youth around you, and why? *
Is there anything else you’d like to share on this topic?
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