Community Challenges and Connections in County 32607
County 32607 faces significant issues related to child maltreatment, family violence, domestic violence, and health disparities. Data shows high numbers of verified cases of child maltreatment and family violence, with a concerning link between crime, health, and these adversities. Additionally, there are disparities in health access and education, exacerbating the challenges faced by the community.
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Child Maltreatment 32607 has the highest number of verified child maltreatment cases in the County. The number one type of child maltreatment in 2009 was family violence. There is an important connection between crime and health when discussing child maltreatment and family violence. Data from DCF
Domestic Violence SWAG area consistently provides the most number of domestic related calls for service and reports. Peaceful Path s data identifies 32607 as the source for the second highest number of calls to the domestic violence hotline and adult and child shelter clients. Data from Peaceful Paths
Mike Zone Health Disparities High number of Medicaid births. Low number of Medicaid providers. Unhealthy pre-pregnancy body mass index. Many low birth weight babies. Infant mortality higher than the national average. High rates of Chlamydia. High rates of Gonorrhea.
Lack of Recreation for Youth Survey Results for Family Support/Child Development Majestic Oaks 10 Prenatal services In the summer 2010 door-to-door survey of Majestic Oaks and Linton Oaks, the number one need was activities for kids. There are a number of dilapidated tennis courts in the area, but no basketball courts or fields to play football in. The new playground has helped with these concerns. Linton Oaks Prenatal services 7 Parenting skills Relatives as caregivers 13 9 Alternative discipline Alternative discipline 14 11 Alachua County Schools Parenting skills 17 12 Relatives as caregivers Coping strategies 19 15 Stress management Stress management 21 16 Drop-out prevention Alachua County Schools 21 17 Coping strategies Drop-out prevention 23 24 Activities for teens Activities for teens 30 24 After school programs Summer programs for teens 32 28 Play activities for children 5-10 After school programs 32 28 Mentoring Mentoring 33 28 Tutoring Tutoring 34 28 Summer programs for teens Play activities for children 0-4 35 29 Play activities for children 0-4 Summer programs for children 38 31 Summer programs for children Play activities for children 5-10 40 31
Limited Transportation and Access to Resources SWAG neighborhoods are located on the number 75 bus route. A trip to Kanapaha Park takes 20 minutes each way. Walking takes 55 minutes. A trip to Forest Park takes 30 minutes. Walking takes 32 minutes. A trip to the Health Department in SE Gainesville takes at least 1 hours each way on three different buses. 75 bus route
Education Disparities Children in the SWAG neighborhoods attend: Terwilliger Elementary Chiles Elementary Fort Clark Middle Kanapaha Middle Buchholz High Data from Terwilliger and Chiles identify poverty and instability. Data from Buchholz identifies disparities between white and black children.
SWAG Area Dense Poverty 32607 is the 5th most impoverished zip code in the County. Keep in mind that this number is somewhat distorted by the mix of very poor and very wealthy residents. 100% of the residents living in Majestic Oaks have an annual income below $10,000. Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level (2007) Residents with income lower than the poverty level (2007) Zip Code City 32603 65.3 % 53.0 % Gainesville 32601 55.9 % 41.0 % Gainesville 32608 52.2 % 40.9 % Gainesville 32641 41.4 % 28.1 % Gainesville 32607 36.6 % 26.9 % Gainesville
Crime The Alachua County Sheriff s Office divides the County into zones based on the area s call load. The zone with the highest call load is named Mike Zone. This zone is just over one square mile and is located in zip code 32607. The main types of crime in this area are domestic violence, burglary, and assault/battery. This is a density map indicating crime reports. Green indicates the lowest density, red indicates the highest density.
Density of Code Violations Housing Issues Project-based, income-based housing Majestic Oaks Section 8 rentals Linton Oaks Tower Oaks Holly/Heights/Gordon Manor Harbor Cove Hidden Oaks Individually owned buildings/apartments Linton Oaks Tower Oaks Holly Heights/Gordon Manor Apartment complexes Tower Oaks Glen Harbor Cove Mobile Homes Hidden Oaks Holly Heights/ Gordon Manor Majestic Oaks Linton Oaks Tower Oaks Light Orange indicates the lowest density, Black indicates the highest density. Dots represent displacement of vouchers into the unincorporated area of the County. Density indicates crime levels, with red being the highest density.
