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The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust is presenting these data tools for your information and use, but did not create them. These tools may be subject to copyright, and should be used within the terms of use outlined in any copyright restrictions.
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How ROI is Thinking About Systems Map/Process Evaluation
This resource is a meeting note with thoughtful questions and ideas about the process evaluation plan of system mapping work in Rural Opportunity Institute (ROI).
A Systems Map of Generational Trauma in the Rural U.S.
This presentation is a great example of a causal loop diagram with a rich story on trauma and resilience in the rural NC. In this systems map, variables are color-coded and categorized into either vicious or virtuous cycles, which allows audiences to deepen their understanding of how each variable interacts with others and how the relationships of variables shape the historically systematic behaviors in the community.
Visual Tools for the Data Dashboard
The Visual Tools for the Data Dashboard is a summarized finding report with actionable recommendations on trauma and resilience in Edgecombe County, NC in 2021. This tool can be used to share a summary of dashboard responses.
Devereux Adult Resilience Survey: An Introduction
This questionnaire is a self-assessment tool adults can use to explore their internal strengths and wellbeing and develop an action plan to cope with stress. It can be used by individuals or staff to promote self-reflection and growth, as well as educators and those who work with young children.
Rural Health Information Hub
The Rural Health Information Hub compares rural and metropolitan areas nationally, as well as by state and county. Users can access raw data, visualizations, toolkits, evidence-based programs, and news.
County Commissioners Preliminary Prevalence Estimates
The County Commissioners Preliminary Prevalence Estimates handout provides prevalence estimates of substance use by age in Columbus County, NC in both 2020 and 2021. Examples of data visualization provide a detailed breakdown of substance use prevalence in Columbus County by age.
Panorama School Climate Survey: Teachers and Staff
The Panorama School Climate Survey is a tool to collect perspectives on the school climate and attitudes toward the working environment among teachers and staff in school. There is a 5 scale for each question in the survey.
American Community Survey
The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey program conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. ACS offers one-year and five-year estimates, as well as demographic characteristics for states and localities. The ACS estimates are often used to track shifting demographics, learn about the local communities, and establish priorities for allocating funding and resources effectively for research and advocacy work.