Table 1 Final survey statements developed by the students and utilized within the youth community assessment pilot

Community Safety

6, 19, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39

I feel safe in my community (protected from abuse, gangs, etc.)

I feel safe in my community (protected from abuse, gangs, etc.)

Gender Equality

2, 12, 13

Girls and boys are treated equally in my community

All genders are treated equally and given the same opportunities

Protection from Bullying

6, 19, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39

I feel safe from being bullied by other youth at school and/or online

I feel safe from being bullied by other children at school and/or online

School safety

19, 28, 36

I feel safe at school

I feel safe socially/physically/emotionally at school

Inclusion of Children with Disabilities

23, 28, 29

Children with disabilities are respected and given equal treatment in my community

Children with mental health needs and physical disabilities are respected and given the same opportunities

Diverse Friendships

2, 12, 13, 14, 30

I have friends of different origins, backgrounds, genders or abilities

I have friends of different origins, backgrounds, genders or abilities

Police-Community Relations

6, 24, 27

I trust police officers and other security guards in my community

I trust police officers and feel they are allies in my community

Protection from Gangs

19, 34, 35, 38

I feel protected from gangs or armed groups in my community

I feel protected from gangs or armed groups in my community

Social Support

6, 18, 19, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39

There are adults in my community who I can talk to freely about abuse or violence

There are adults in my community who I can talk to freely about abuse or violence