Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
4-8-2015
Abstract
This project examines the acceptability and cultural relevance of Mindfulness for low-income communities of color most affected by urban/gun violence. The burden of violence extends to classmates, friends, family members, and communities through adverse effects on parenting, quality of life, economic productivity, and social cohesion.
Collaborators/Partners
A partnership between the University of Massachusetts Boston and the Louise D. Brown Peace Institute.
Community Engaged/Serving
Part of the UMass Boston Community-Engaged Teaching, Research, and Service Series. http://scholarworks.umb.edu/engage
Recommended Citation
Hartwell, Stephanie and Andrews, Anna, "Developing Capacity and a Culturally Appropriate Mindfulness Intervention for Inner City Survivors of Violence" (2015). Office of Community Partnerships Posters. 242.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/ocp_posters/242