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like these not only contribute to the health of the community, but also could have an impact on safety and <br />help deter youth from getting involved with gangs. <br />Our analysis examined organizations that offer youth recreation opportunities to be physically active. <br />Throughout our analysis, participants voiced a concern that certain age groups are targeted for <br />interventions and other youth- teens in particular- do not receive sufficient levels of programming. <br />Although several programs are available for teens, underutilization and lack of advertising may also be at <br />play. Because 64% of the programming requires sign -up ahead of time and only 8% operate at night and <br />25% on weekends, the scope of the programming offered may not able to meet the particular needs of <br />the teenage population. <br />In addition, we find that programming is concentrated in the 92701 and 92707 zipcodes. At the same <br />time, central Santa Ana and could benefit from augmented programming in other neighborhoods. <br />Collaboration <br />Collaboration and coordination was perhaps the most tangible need identified from across stakeholders <br />including the city, schools and community organizations. The survey data showed that there is some level <br />of collaboration insofar as organizations do refer youth into their programs. However, this collaboration <br />was not extensive. <br />Another potential issue regarding collaboration is the role that collaboration plays in crime prevention. <br />Santa Ana currently has a program underway that has gotten a fair amount of traction from the <br />community members, organizations and the City. This is the Townsend -Raitt Task Force. <br />