The resource guide focuses on schools and communities where at least half of students or community residents are low-income. It includes specific tips for getting started with SRTS in low-income communities. It also includes an overview and explanation of six key challenges often identified in implementing SRTS in low-income schools and communities. More than 20 community profiles are included to show how SRTS is having success in addressing six specific issues:
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Personal Safety: Crime and Violence
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Community Readiness: Awareness and Attitudes
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A Shortage of Professional Expertise
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Limited Parental Involvement
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The Barrier of Distance to School
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Traffic Safety and the Built Environment
