Assessing Community Assets & Opportunities — A Case Study of Asset Mapping in Penobscot, Piscataquis, & Hancock Counties

Authors

Mara Sanchez, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public ServiceFollow
Erica King, University of Southern Maine, Catherine Cutler InstituteFollow
Jillian Foley, University of Southern Maine, Catherine Cutler InstituteFollow
Casey Benner, University of Southern Maine, Cutler Institute

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

Fall 11-2020

Keywords

Youth Justice, Asset Mapping, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock

Abstract

This report provides a case study of Asset Mapping in Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Hancock counties. The report looks at population level data to examine the social and economic determinants outlined in previous Place Matters reports, combined with qualitative research which engaged community stakeholders with local expertise and experience in order to explore the community assets and factors influencing youth trends in the area. The report highlights area asset’s and identifies opportunities for further investment in the region.

Funding Organization

Maine Judicial Branch, Administrative Office of the Courts

Recommended Citation

Sanchez, Mara; King, Erica; Foley, Jillian; and Benner, Casey, "Assessing Community Assets & Opportunities — A Case Study of Asset Mapping in Penobscot, Piscataquis, & Hancock Counties" (2020). Justice Policy. 39.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/justice/39