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Why Doesn't Worcester Vote?, Molly B. Kazin
Why Doesn't Worcester Vote?, Molly B. Kazin
International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE)
This research presents findings from a study of voter turnout and registration in Worcester, Massachusetts and takes steps to examine possible reasons why turnout has been consistently low in municipal elections. Specifically, it assesses educational attainment, income, race and ethnicity, and types and function of municipal government as reasons for the minimal turnout. Drawing on literature, case studies throughout the United States, and census and city clerk data, this paper will discuss reasons for voters’ lack of involvement, a comparison of seven municipalities throughout Massachusetts, and recommendations for creating a more civically engaged community in Worcester.
Can We Do It? : The Feasibility Of Youth Restorative Justice Implementation In Worcester, April M. Hooper
Can We Do It? : The Feasibility Of Youth Restorative Justice Implementation In Worcester, April M. Hooper
International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE)
This paper addresses the feasibility of implementing a restorative justice process in the juvenile justice system in Worcester, Massachusetts from a community stakeholder perspective. Strengths, barriers, process, and collective will in Worcester were explored. Findings of this research include that while Worcester has many strengths, the barriers and lack of collective will may interfere with any immediate attempts to implement restorative justice processes within the local juvenile justice system. It concludes that while restorative justice approaches may be feasible in the longer term, current implementation is unlikely.
Worcester, Ma Bike Share Feasibility Study, Corinne Jachelski
Worcester, Ma Bike Share Feasibility Study, Corinne Jachelski
International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE)
The Worcester, MA Bike Share Feasibility Study was conducted to determine whether the City of Worcester is suitable for a city wide bike share. This study includes a general history of bike shares; their benefits based on major categories of social, environmental, economic, and transit; and overview of demographic composition of Worcester. Several cities of similar population size to Worcester that have implemented bike share systems are reviewed as context for system size. Other completed bike share feasibility studies informed the methods employed in this study, as well as provided more information broadly and specifically about all of the elements …