Table 4 Association of gun violence and perceptions of safety
Witness GV | Adjusted OR* (95%CI) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | ||
My play and leisure | |||
There are spaces for play and relax outside near my home that I use (e.g., parks, basketball courts, etc.) | 1.2 (0.9–1.5) | ||
Never/sometimes | 24% | 34% | |
Mostly | 76% | 66% | |
The play spaces in East Harlem are in good condition | 0.9 (0.7–1.2) | ||
Never/sometimes | 65% | 62% | |
Mostly | 35% | 38% | |
I have safe places for play, such as games and sports in East Harlem | 0.8 (0.2–3.2) | ||
Never | 8% | 7% | |
Sometimes/mostly | 92% | 93% | |
I feel safe using buses or other public vehicles | 0.6 (0.2–1.7) | ||
Never | 12% | 18% | |
Sometimes/mostly | 88% | 82% | |
I am safe from sexual harassment when in public spaces (e.g., hooting, cat calling, staring, etc.) | 3.7 (1.5–8.8) | ||
Never | 32% | 13% | |
Sometimes/mostly | 68% | 87% | |
It is safe for me to ride my bike in East Harlem | 0.8 (0.3–2.6) | ||
Never | 11% | 13% | |
Sometimes/mostly | 89% | 87% | |
I feel safe walking to school | 2.2 (0.5–9.6) | ||
Never | 8% | 4% | |
Sometimes/mostly | 92% | 96% | |
Public spaces are free from drug dealing and other illegal activities in East Harlem | 1.6 (0.8–3.6) | ||
Never | 37% | 29% | |
Sometimes/mostly | 63% | 71% | |
Local transportation waiting areas are safe (well-lit and clean) | 2.5 (1.1–5.6) | ||
Never | 37% | 22% | |
Sometimes/mostly | 63% | 78% | |
My safety and inclusion | |||
I feel safe from violence (protected from abuse, gangs, armed groups etc.) in the community around the Heritage School in East Harlem | 4.6 (1.7–12.4) | ||
Never | 28% | 8% | |
Sometimes/mostly | 72% | 92% | |
All genders are treated equally and given the same opportunities | 2.2 (0.8–5.9) | ||
Never | 20% | 11% | |
Sometimes/mostly | 80% | 91% | |
I feel safe from being bullied by other children at school | 1.2 (0.4–4.2) | ||
Never | 0% | 7% | |
Sometimes/mostly | 90% | 93% | |
I feel safe from being bullied by other children online | 1.0 (0.3–3.7) | ||
Never | 8% | 8% | |
Sometimes/mostly | 92% | 92% | |
I feel safe socially/physically/emotionally at school | 1.7 (0.5–5.3) | ||
Never | 12% | 8% | |
Sometimes/mostly | 88% | 92% | |
I trust police officers and feel they are allies in East Harlem | 1.9 (0.7–4.7) | ||
Never | 24% | 14% | |
Sometimes/mostly | 76% | 86% | |
I feel security guards in my school keep me safe | 0.6 (0.5–0.9) | ||
Never/sometimes | 81% | 58% | |
Mostly | 19% | 42% | |
There are adults at the Heritage School or in East Harlem who I can talk to freely about abuse or violence | 0.7 (0.5–0.9) | ||
Never/sometimes | 70% | 51% | |
Mostly | 30% | 49% | |
YRBS | |||
During the time you have attended The Heritage School, have you ever not attended school because you felt you would be unsafe at school? | 1.6 (1.1–2.6) | ||
Yes | 30% | 13% | |
No | 70% | 87% | |
During the time you have attended The Heritage School, have you ever not attended school because you felt you would be unsafe going to or from school? | 1.4 (0.9–2.2) | ||
Yes | 24% | 14% | |
No | 76% | 86% | |
Have you ever carried a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club on school property? | 2.2 (1.1–4.5) | ||
Yes | 13% | 3% | |
No | 87% | 97% | |