Family, Culture, and Community Assets
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Reframing the Narrative: Research emphasizes strong familial networks and cultural knowledge as key protective factors
- Journal of Marriage and Family, Washington et al. / 2024: Extended Family Networks and Resilience in Boys of Color
- Child Development, Hughes & Smith / 2025: Racial Socialization and Cultural Pride as Buffers Against Discrimination
Community Leadership: The role of community-based mentorship in fostering resilience
- National Mentoring Resource Center, NMRC Staff / 2024: Culturally Responsive Mentoring Practices for Minority Youth
- Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, Lee & Davis / 2025: Beyond the Classroom: The Impact of Community-Based Mentors on Black and Latino Boys
Equity Principle: Effective policy builds on community strengths rather than framing families through deficits
- Educational Researcher, Yosso & Garcia / 2024: Operationalizing Community Cultural Wealth in Educational Policy
- American Journal of Community Psychology, Martinez et al. / 2025: Asset-Based Frameworks for Youth Development in Marginalized Communities