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Artists Mentoring Against Racism, Drugs, & Violence (AMARD&V) Evaluation

Innovative, Bilingual, Arts-based Violence Prevention Program

The Artists Mentoring Against Racism, Drugs, & Violence (AMARD&V) Evaluation is an innovative, bilingual, arts-based violence prevention program for local New Brunswick youth. Designed as a five-week summer program, participants learn different types of art, including theater, dance, printmaking, and visual arts. Additionally, campers participate in various workshops about healthy relationships, self-esteem, resiliency, and empathy. To assess the impact of the AMARD&V program on its participants’ attitudes and behaviors, REV conducts an evaluation each year to explore a range of topics.

Team

    • Chiara Sabina, Ph.D. : Principal Investigator (PI)/Project Coordinator, Center for Research on Ending Violence
    • Sara Thomas, M.Ed. LMSW: Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Research on Ending Violence
    • Enoch Amponsah, MSc, ABD: Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Research on Ending Violence
    • Maria Alejandra Guevara-Carpio: Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Research on Ending Violence
    • Sarah McMahon, Ph.D.: Advisor, Center for Research on Ending Violence

Reports from our Work

2022 Final Program Evaluation

The evaluation was based on AMARD&V summer program goals of developing in all youth participants: 1) an appreciation of art; 2) a capacity for teamwork and getting along with others; 3) self-esteem; 4) a sense of cultural pride and appreciation for diversity; 5) a feeling of purpose and hopefulness for the future; 6) leadership skills, communication skills, and an interest in advocacy and social justice; and 7) a sense that AMARD&V program as providing a supportive learning environment.