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  • Qualitative Research: Community Health Care Needs Assessment

    Using a qualitative research design, the Center for Research & Public Policy conducted seven focus group sessions, which took place at the Access Agency in Willimantic, United Services in Dayville and Day Kimball’s Plainfield Healthcare in Plainfield. The core composition of each group includes: First Responders, Latinos, Community Leaders, School Based Health, Boomers, Faith Based and Youth.

    Aug. 31, 2011

    Health

  • Youth Employment in Connecticut

    This article examines trends in youth employment, which show that the "Great Recession" has affected that demographic as well.

    Jul. 31, 2011

    Economy

  • Public safety concerns in our neighborhoods are legitimate, but 24/7 Wall Street’s “Most Dangerous Cities” ranking is not

    The article below appeared as an op-ed in the Sunday, June 5, 2011 New Haven Register, but it is applicable to cities throughout Connecticut and the United States. Please check this page for additional footnotes and detail on data sources.

    Jun. 4, 2011

    All DataHaven Programs, Public Safety

  • New Haven crime real, danger ranking is not

    [Excerpt] As a municipality, New Haven is highly unusual: Despite being home to 80,000 jobs, it is so small in land area that most of its working residents are employed in other towns, and vice versa. When comparing places, good researchers define a city not as a municipality, but as the place where, by standard methodology, the majority of people live, work and shop.

    Jun. 3, 2011

    Public Safety

  • Creating a Healthy and Safe City: The Impact of Violence Violence in New Haven

    This presentation was delivered at a community safety briefing to show how the public health approach can be used to address community violence. The findings of the Health Equity Alliance Data Workgroup was presented.

    May. 31, 2011

    All DataHaven Programs, Health

  • Connecticut Traffic Accident Facts 2008

    The data in this report comes from accident reports filed with the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Additional factors such as alcohol, tractor-trailers, pedestrians, and motorcycles are noted as well. The results are analyzed in terms of time of day, time of year, and environmental factors.

    Apr. 30, 2011

    Public Safety

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