To date, traditional behavioral interventions have done little to reduce the prevalence and transmission of HIV among African American men who have sex with men (AAMSM), a highly at risk group. Some researchers theorize that the lack of success may be because these interventions do not address contextual factors among AAMSM. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is one approach to research with the potential to lead to effective interventions in the future. CBPR is a collaborative, mixed-methods and multidisciplinary, approach to scientific inquiry, which is conducted with, and within, the community. The current study follows the CBPR approach to engage and develop a relationship with the African American communities in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Contextual issues were discussed in order to identify emerging themes regarding HIV health related issues among AAMSM to provide the groundwork for continued CBPR research and future interventions with AAMSM in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. To accomplish this goal, researchers began the CBPR process by conducting interviews and focus groups with a sample of approximately 62 (34 from key informant interviews, 28 from focus groups [gender balanced]) AIDS service organization leaders and workers, advocates, medical doctors and community members with first-hand knowledge of HIV health issues in …

Since 2008, the United States (USA) has resettled thousands of Bhutanese refugees, providing brief financial support and pathways to citizenship. Despite the efforts of governing bodies and voluntary agencies which facilitate resettlement, many refugees struggle with adapting to the vastly different lifestyle, economy, language and social structures. In particular, effectively addressing psychological needs of this population is a challenge for service providers operating within an expensive health care system based on Western constructs of mental health. In response to this challenge, refugee resettlement agencies throughout the country use community gardens to promote psychological healing, self-sufficiency, community engagement, and a return of human dignity. Though success of these programs is being shared in the media, there has yet to be empirical data examining their impact. The current study tested whether Bhutanese refugee engagement in a community garden impacts symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD and somatic complaints. The study also investigated whether community gardening is associated with perceptions of social support and adjustment to life in the United States. Quantitative and qualitative data was collected from 50 adult Bhutanese refugees in Fort Worth, Texas. Gardening was significantly related to increased social support overall, a key factor in overall functionality within communal cultures; …

Photograph of crowd members saluting at the Veterans Welcome Home parade on August 1, 2015. They are facing away from the camera, and can be seen raising their right arms.

Photograph of a decorated van at the Veterans Welcome Home parade on August 1, 2015. The van is facing away from the camera, toward the crowd in the background of the photograph. Several small United States flags have been placed on top of the vehicle. On the left side of the van, cutout letters spell, "United we stand." Members of the crowd are looking at the van and smiling.

Photograph of the Fort Worth Aviation Museum float at the Veterans Welcome Home parade on August 1, 2015. A helicopter is sitting on the float, facing to the left of the camera. Four men are sitting in the helicopter. One man in the back left seat is pointing up with his right hand. A fifth man is sitting in a chair on the far left side of the photograph, holding a miniature United States flag. A banner at the bottom of the float reads, "'Fort Worth Has Wings' [--] Fort Worth Aviation Museum."

Photograph of the Granbury Lions Club float at the Welcome Home Veterans parade on August 1, 2015. The float is being pulled away from the camera to the left by a pickup truck. Several flags are being displayed. Two men are sitting in the float with their backs turned to the camera. A large Granbury Lions Club insignia has been attached to the back of the float. Members of the crowd can be seen along the grass in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of Kevin Jorrey at the Veterans Welcome Home parade on August 1, 2015. He is standing under a canopy, facing to the left of the camera. A banner hanging on the back of the canopy reads, "Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution [--] Welcome home veterans." A woman wearing a DAR branded ballcap can be seen sitting down in the bottom left corner of the photograph.

Photograph of a military float at the Veterans Welcome Home parade on August 1, 2015. A trailer bed is being pulled to the left of the camera by an SUV. Two military personnel in uniform are standing across from each other on the float. A canopy printed with a United States flag pattern is shading the float. In front of the canopy, a banner reads, "We support our troops!"

Photograph of military personnel at the Veterans Welcome Home parade on August 1, 2015. They are in a car, facing to the left of the camera. Three of the men are waving at crowd members, who can be seen along the grass in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of Army, Navy, and Marine Corps personnel at the Veterans Welcome Home parade on August 1, 2015. They are standing in uniform, facing to the left of the camera. Two members in the back of the group are holding rifles. Other parade attendees can be seen in the background of the photograph, under a canopy.

Photograph of Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps personnel at the Veterans Welcome Home parade on August 1, 2015. They are standing in uniform, facing the camera. Two members in the front of the group are holding rifles. Other parade attendees can be seen sitting under a canopy on the far left side of the photograph, holding miniature flags.

Minutes from the August 8, 2015 Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution Arlington Chapter meeting.

Torture survivors find difficulty navigating through an unfamiliar healthcare and social service system. Many survivors who already face Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression also endure a secondary threat which leads to re-traumatization through the struggles of acculturation. The aim of this study is to determine: 1. Identify differences and assumptions between service providers’ and clients’ definitions of self-sufficiency; 2. Examine prominent barriers to self-sufficiency that survivors encounter; 3. Pinpoint the survival strategies that survivors use in order to cope with life in DFW; 4. Determine what resources CST staff, area service providers, and survivors feel need to be improved for CST and the DFW metroplex.

Monthly newspaper providing news and information to the Tarrant, Dallas, and Denton County Latino communities along with advertising.

Photograph of a Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution tent at the Welcome Home Veterans parade on August 1, 2015. Kevin Jorrey (2nd right) is standing among other members of the SAR and DAR, looking at the camera and smiling. In the center bottom of the photograph, a table with pamphlets, miniature flags, and other items can be seen. A sign has been placed to the left of the table, displaying SAR and DAR insignia. A banner with both organization titles is hanging from the back of the canopy.

Photograph of two sheriffs riding horses at the Veterans Welcome Home parade on August 1, 2015. They are riding to the left of the camera. A man is riding another horse behind them, but is not wearing a sheriff's uniform. A pond can be seen in front of a row of firetrucks in the background.

Photograph of a man (right) and woman (left) standing under an umbrella at the Veterans Welcome Home parade on August 1, 2015. They are both looking at the camera and smiling. The man is wearing a South Vietnam Air Force uniform. A miniature United States flag is sticking out of the pocket on his left sleeve. A member of the US military and other parade attendees can be seen standing in the background of the photograph.

TXSSAR Arlington Chapter #7 Registrar and Web Administrator's reports from August 8, 2015.

Proposed budget for University of Texas at Arlington outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.

Photograph of a young boy at the Veterans Welcome Home parade on August 1, 2015. He is wearing an orange jumpsuit with patches that read (sleeve) "Spaceshuttle" and (front) "NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base." He is facing to the right of the camera, looking down and frowning.