Publications and Reports >>Fathers and Sons

Journal Articles:

Caldwell, C.H., Wright, J.C., Zimmerman, M.A., Walsemann, K.M., Williams, D., & Isichei, P.A.C. (2004). Enhancing adolescent health behaviors through strengthening non-resident father-son relationships: A model for intervention with African American families. Health Education Research: Theory and Practice, 19, 644-656.

Cleopatra Howard Caldwell, Ph.D., Marc A. Zimmerman, Ph.D., Father Patrick A. C. Isichei, Ph.D. Forging Collaborative Partnerships to Enhance Family Health: An Assessment of Strengths and Challenges in Conducting Community-Based Research. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, 2001, 7(2), 1-9

Abstract
Community-based research has emerged as a vital strategy for developing effective, culturally relevant interventions for a number of populations at risk for negative health outcomes. Although the conceptual significance of using a community-based strategy has been articulated, approaches to implementing this strategy are varied. The purpose of this paper is to describe the strengths and challenges of building a collaborative research partnership based on equality between university researchers, public health officials, and representatives from community-based organizations. The model of collaboration adopted for the research project is described and examples of model applications are discussed. Lessons learned in the form of strengths/benefits and potential pitfalls in implementing a community-based partnership approach in the development of an intervention designed to enhance the health behaviors of African American non-residential fathers and their 8-12 year sons are provided.

Conference Presentations:

Wright, R.(August 2003). Father-son communication as a protection against violent-behavior among black pre-adolescent males. Paper presented as apart of the BRIDGES/Summer Research Opportunity Closing Program, University of Michigan and as part of the National Bridges to Graduate Education Program in Chicago, IL (October 2003).

Caldwell, C.H. (February 2002). Project overview presented at a Faculty Development Program meeting sponsored by the Centers for Substance Abuse Prevention, SAMHSA, Baltimore, MD.

COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS:

Williams, D. (April 2001). Project overview presented to congregation. 12th Street Church of God, Flint, MI.

Bell, L. (February 2001). Project overview presented to Flint chapter of the American Association of Retired People, Flint, MI.

Williams, D. (February 2001). Project overview presented to Kinship Caregivers Facilitators Meeting, Flint, MI.

MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS:

Bell, L. (March 2001). Discussion of project as part of a broad overview of the PRC's research agenda on FACED local radio talk show hosted by Yvonne Lewis, Flint, MI.

Brooks, C. (February 2001). Project discussion on local TV talk show hosted by Paul Herring, Flint, MI.

Brooks, C. (January 2001). Project overview presented to participants at Strong Families, Safe Children meeting, Flint, MI.

Bell, L. & Brooks, C. (November 2000). Project discussion on local TV talk show hosted by Pat Scott, Flint, MI.

Brooks, C. (June 2000). Project overview presented at the Flint Area Enterprise Zone, Flint, MI.

Caldwell, C.H. (March 2000) Overview of the Fathers and Sons Project: An Example of Collaborative Research between Universities and Communities presented at the University of Michigan-Flint, Outreach Office Workshop on the Importance of Community-based Research. Flint, MI.

Bell, L., Brooks, C., Isichei, P. (March 2000). "Bringing the Community Together to Improve Health" Breakfast sponsored by the Fathers and Sons Project for local businesses and organization, Flint, MI.

Brooks, C. (February 2000). Project overview presented at the Genesee County Community ActionAgency Work First Program, Flint, MI.

Zimmerman, M.A., Morrel-Samuels, S., Lewis, Y., Greene, E. (February 2000). Project overview presented at the Centers for Disease Control PRC Meeting, Atlanta, GA.

Brooks et al. (October 2000). The Fathers and Sons Project Resource Guide of Community Services within Flint's Enterprise Zone.

Caldwell et al. (2002) The Flint Fathers and Sons Project Curriculum.

Caldwell et al. (2002). The Flint Fathers and Sons Project Facilitator Training Manual.

Caldwell et al. (2002). The Flint Fathers and Sons Project Program Development Manual.