Social Checklist 1

1. Openness, Trust & Safety; Communal Space


A. The extent to which there is a basic sense of safety and trust within the community:

mostly (6)some (3)little (0)not at all (-1)

B. The extent to which the community is a safe environment for women:

completely (6)mostly (3)sometimes (0)not at all (-1)

C. The extent to which the community is a safe environment for children:

completely (6)mostly (3)sometimes (0)not at all (-1)

D. The extent to which people in the community know and relate supportively with their neighbors:

almost always (6)often (3)sometimes (0)not at all (-1)

E. Adult crimes in the community are best described as:

rare (6)occasional (3)frequent (-3)constant (-5)

F. Juvenile crimes in the community are best described as:

rare (6)occasional (3)frequent (-3)constant (-5)

G. Indoor spaces available for communal gatherings and activities are:

excellent (6)adequate (3)minimal (1)inadequate/none (0)

H. Outdoor spaces available for communal gatherings and activities are:

excellent (6)adequate (3)minimal (1)inadequate/none (0)

I. Places available for youth gatherings and wholesome activities are:

excellent (6)adequate (3)minimal (1)inadequate/none (0)

J. The frequency of social gatherings for the whole community:

Check as many as apply

Daily (7)Weekly (5)Monthly (3)

Seasonally (2)Annually (1)Rarely (-1)

Add up the numbers in parentheses behind each item above that you checked.

1. Openness, Trust & Safety; Communal Space Total:_____

50+
 Indicates excellent progress toward sustainability
25-49
 Indicates a good start toward sustainability
0-24
 Indicates actions are needed to undertake sustainability


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2. Communication - the flow of ideas & information

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