Risk Factors Donya Al-Alami Risk Factors: the variables within an environment or within the context of a situation that leadto an increase in the potential for adverse outcomes to develop, impacting individuals orcommunities.       The term ‘risk factor’ initially emerged in a public health setting, in the 1960s.  The 1970s saw a rise […]

Amerasian Immigration Act of 1982 by Vivi Duong The Amerasian Immigration Act of 1982 (AIA):  Refers to a law passed by Congress and signed into law By President Ronald Regan, following the Vietnam War restrictively allowing for offspring born to American soldiers and a South Pacific citizen to be granted the right to immigrate but […]

Written by Joselyn Bonilla American Dream: The collective ideal that every citizen of the United States should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative. Etymology: This term was first coined by James Truslow Adams (1878-1949), a US writer and popular historian, in his book, “Epic of America” […]

                                      Jury Nullification  Pronunciation: Joor-ee-null-if-ic-kay-shun Definition: Jury nullification is the not-guilty verdict a jury comes to, even if the evidence contradicts the verdict. A jury may come to the verdict of not guilty due to unjust treatment […]

                                                            Jury Nullification      Pronunciation: Joor-ee-null-if-ic-kay-shun Definition: Jury nullification is the not-guilty verdict a jury comes to, even if the evidence contradicts the verdict. A […]

Aylin Giron   Critical Psychology: “Problem from the societal point of view, rather than an individual’s perspective.” Critical Psychology argues that we don’t think, and act based on internal factors, but societal influences, such as culture, economics, power imbalances, and barriers that affect an individual’s behavior, and thinking. A need to understand these issues in […]

Harken Fleurgin  Diversity Diversity: a compilation of different elements, thoughts, and values. That simple, bare-bones definition does not condone the importance of the word nor its connection or importance to Community Psychology.  Diversity embraces and celebrates the unique qualities and perspectives of each individual and their contribution to the greater whole.   It’s about respecting different […]

MK The Green-Book   The Green-Book: An annual publication from 1936-1967 that listed a collection of safe businesses across the United States and parts of Canada that would accept and serve African Americans during the time of the Jim Crow Laws emphasizing segregation.   The Green-Book, originally published as The Negro Motorist Green Book, was started by […]

Jose Chacon Digital Divide Digital Divide: The unequal access to technology, information, and communications via computers, smartphones, and the internet due to socio-economic levels as well as location.  The digital divide goes beyond simply having technology and internet access; it also includes the ability to utilize these resources effectively. The relationship regarding the easy and […]

A. Nelson Sundown Towns Sundown Towns: All White communities in the United States or Canada that intentionally exclude minorities from residing within their boundaries.  The term refers to the unspoken rule that minorities need to vacate the area at sunset.  These communities used a patchwork of laws, statutes, and curfews, as well as, violence, harassment, […]