Social & Community Context
When we understand trauma, social identity, community supports, and criminal justice involvement, we can reduce harm, build resilience, and create a more supportive environment for all Hoosiers.
Community and Social Supports
Isolation and loneliness harm well-being, while strong social ties help individuals and communities thrive.
Criminal Justice Involvement
Addressing education, economic stability, and community support reduces crime and improves outcomes for those who have interacted with the criminal justice system.
Social Identity
Social identities like race, disability, and age shape experiences in daily life. Marginalized groups often face discrimination that contributes to poorer health outcomes.
Trauma
Understanding adverse childhood experiences and intimate partner violence helps us prevent trauma and support healing.
How Social and Community Context Impacts Olivia
Meet Olivia—a young artist who has found community through volunteering, joining LGBTQ+ support groups, and sharing her experiences with homelessness on a youth advisory board. After law enforcement encounters and overcoming addiction, Olivia is working on building deeper connections with others and embracing her identity within her chosen family.
Get to Know OliviaHow Social and Community Context Impacts The Jackson Family
Meet Nichelle—a devoted wife and mother who balances caregiving for her mom with her own family responsibilities. Living near a Haitian community helps Nichelle feel connected to her culture. With her sister far away, she leans on her best friend and creative hobbies to find joy in daily life.
Get to Know The Jackson FamilyHow Social and Community Context Impacts The Garcia Family
Meet Elena—certified nurse assistant, National Guard veteran, and single mom. Living far from her support network, she is navigating grief, PTSD, and an invisible disability while raising her two children. Elena is trying to build community and find her way again.
Get to Know The Garcia FamilyHow Social and Community Context Impacts Chris
Meet Chris, a teacher who is blind and who has built a strong community through friends, family, and shared interests. Between hosting karaoke nights, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and spending time with his girlfriend’s family, Chris works to overcome stereotypes while nurturing his social connections.
Get to Know Chris
