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Training Visual: “Domain → Subcategory → Item Range” table that clearly shows how the 500-item list is structured. This will be extremely useful for vectored lessons, slides, or reference materials.

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Master Table: Domains, Subcategories, and Item Ranges

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Purpose and Objectives:

• TO provide learners with a logical flow from domain → subcategory → items.

• Allows quick indexing or lesson vectoring by domain during lessons and practice scenarios..

• Is references in cases that students put together and guided by referenced materials  presented in slides, PDFs, or training manuals.

• Easy to expand code cards with annotation provided , along with examples, tools, or exercises.

Landscape of Needs, Barriers, and Challenges 

 

The Unfortunate 500+:

We see, yet not judge, we find yet not abandon.

“A.V.E.R.T. Harm: The Comprehensive Landscape of Needs, Barriers, and Challenges

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Domain 1: Basic Needs & Material Security

Food & Nutrition

1. Food insecurity

2. Limited access to fresh produce

3. Reliance on food pantries

4. Overreliance on processed foods

5. Malnutrition in children

6. Malnutrition in elders

7. Food deserts

8. Lack of culturally appropriate foods

9. Food allergies unmet

10. Lack of nutrition education

11. Insufficient breastfeeding support

12. Limited school meal programs

13. Meal timing instability (skipping meals)

14. Inadequate access to supplements/vitamins

15. Seasonal food insecurity

16. Reliance on fast-food or convenience meals

17. Limited refrigeration/storage at home

18. Unsafe food storage knowledge gaps

19. Limited access to cooking facilities

20. Lack of meal planning skills

21. Limited access to protein sources

22. Limited access to fresh dairy

23. Limited access to fruits

24. Limited access to vegetables

25. Limited access to grains

26. Lack of clean cooking equipment

27. Reliance on charity meals

28. Irregular meal timing

Housing & Shelter
29. Homelessness
30. Couch surfing
31. Living in vehicles
32. Shelter waitlists
33. Shelter safety concerns
34. Eviction risk
35. Rent burden >50% of income
36. Landlord retaliation
37. Mold exposure
38. Lead paint exposure
39. Overcrowding
40. Unsafe building codes
41. Disaster-damaged housing
42. Lack of disability-accessible housing
43. Seasonal housing instability
44. Rural housing shortages
45. Migrant worker housing inequities
46. Gentrification displacement
47. Redlining legacy
48. Housing without heat or cooling
49. High utility costs in housing
50. Lack of smoke/CO detectors
51. Pest infestations
52. Limited access to affordable home repair
53. Lack of emergency shelters for pets
54. Unsafe stairways or balconies
55. Long commute from affordable housing
56. Inadequate parking or street safety
57. Neighborhood blight / abandoned buildings
58. Housing in high-crime areas

Utilities & Infrastructure
59. Energy insecurity (heat, AC, electricity)
60. Water insecurity
61. Sanitation gaps
62. Garbage removal issues
63. Poor road access
64. Public transportation gaps
65. Limited or no internet access
66. Digital divide / connectivity gaps
67. Limited cell coverage
68. Flooded or impassable streets
69. Bridges/roads in disrepair
70. Unsafe or unlit streets
71. Lack of street signage
72. Emergency evacuation route gaps
73. Public lighting insufficiency
74. Stormwater drainage issues
75. Limited snow/ice removal
76. Accessibility barriers for mobility devices
77. Unsafe playground or public areas
78. Inadequate emergency warning systems

Clothing & Personal Items
79. Lack of adequate clothing for weather
80. Limited access to shoes or protective gear
81. Clothing for professional settings
82. Inability to afford school uniforms
83. Hygiene products shortage
84. Period product insecurity
85. Lack of blankets or bedding
86. Inadequate coats or jackets
87. Limited laundry access
88. Inability to replace worn clothing
89. Scarcity of safety gear (helmets, gloves)
90. Lack of culturally appropriate clothing
91. Clothing for special needs (sensory, disability)
92. Footwear that supports mobility or work
93. Limited seasonal clothing rotation
94. Scarcity of winter boots
95. Scarcity of rain gear
96. Scarcity of hats/gloves
97. Scarcity of personal protective equipment (PPE)
98. Scarcity of baby clothing
99. Scarcity of school supplies
100. Scarcity of writing materials
101. Scarcity of backpacks
102. Lack of eyeglasses
103. Lack of hearing aids

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Domain 2: Health & Care Access

Physical Health
104. Lack of emergency medical access
105. Primary care shortages
106. Dental care gaps
107. Vision/hearing neglect
108. Limited immunization access
109. Chronic disease management gaps
110. Reproductive health barriers
111. Maternal and postpartum care gaps
112. Geriatric care shortages
113. Disability support inequities
114. Lack of diagnostic imaging access
115. Lack of lab testing access
116. Lack of urgent care facilities
117. Lack of specialty surgeons
118. Long wait times for procedures
119. Limited vaccination outreach
120. Inadequate prenatal monitoring
121. Postnatal follow-up gaps
122. Limited geriatric screening
123. Limited rehab for injuries
124. Lack of pain management access
125. Lack of mobility aids
126. Lack of adaptive equipment
127. Lack of nutrition counseling
128. Lack of home visit programs

Mental & Behavioral Health
129. Mental health stigma
130. Limited therapy access
131. Crisis intervention unavailability
132. Addiction/substance misuse support gaps
133. Lack of peer support networks
134. Undiagnosed behavioral disorders
135. Burnout and chronic stress
136. Trauma exposure
137. Grief without support
138. Intergenerational trauma
139. Lack of early mental health education
140. Suicide prevention gaps
141. Anxiety disorder support gaps
142. Depression screening gaps
143. PTSD support scarcity
144. Emotional regulation skill gaps
145. Family therapy unavailability
146. Behavioral disorder interventions lacking
147. Lack of mindfulness or coping programs
148. Limited stress relief resources
149. Limited psychiatric care
150. Limited crisis hotlines
151. Lack of community counseling
152. Substance use relapse support absent
153. Peer support groups unavailable
154. Limited trauma-informed care
155. PTSD counseling limited
156. Anxiety disorder treatment limited
157. Depression treatment limited
158. Sleep disorder support missing
159. Behavioral therapy gaps
160. Social skills programs lacking
161. Cognitive-behavioral therapy limited
162. Lack of addiction recovery programs
163. Limited mindfulness training

Health Literacy & Education
164. Limited understanding of medications
165. Confusion over insurance coverage
166. Language barriers in care
167. Lack of preventive health knowledge
168. Misunderstanding nutritional guidance
169. Poor understanding of mental health signs
170. Limited civic/health literacy for navigating systems
171. Misinterpretation of lab results
172. Difficulty reading prescription labels
173. Limited knowledge of community health resources
174. Lack of knowledge about vaccination schedules
175. Limited awareness of health rights
176. Difficulty understanding consent forms
177. Poor comprehension of treatment plans
178. Difficulty identifying symptoms early
179. Lack of knowledge on preventative care
180. Misunderstanding medication schedules
181. Misunderstanding dosage instructions
182. Lack of knowledge about warning signs
183. Poor understanding of nutrition labels
184. Limited understanding of chronic conditions
185. Limited understanding of disease prevention
186. Lack of sexual health knowledge
187. Poor understanding of mental health triggers
188. Poor understanding of injury prevention

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Domain 3: Safety & Protection

Physical Safety
189. Domestic violence exposure
190. Elder abuse
191. Child abuse
192. Workplace hazards
193. Neighborhood violence
194. Fire hazards
195. Unsafe roads or pedestrian areas
196. Unsafe housing structures
197. Environmental toxins/pollution
198. Unsafe recreational areas
199. Traffic accident exposure
200. Animal bites or attacks
201. Risk of drowning
202. Chemical exposure at home/work
203. Unsafe playgrounds
204. Natural disaster exposure
205. Unsafe transportation infrastructure
206. Lack of personal safety education
207. Limited access to emergency services
208. Exposure to gun violence
209. Workplace fire hazards
210. Hazardous chemical exposure at work
211. Repetitive strain injuries
212. Unsafe machinery use
213. Poor emergency exit access
214. Limited first aid knowledge
215. Unsafe walking paths
216. Bicycle safety hazards
217. Risk of falls
218. Unsafe playground equipment

Digital & Cyber Safety
219. Cyberbullying
220. Online harassment
221. Identity theft
222. Digital privacy gaps
223. Algorithmic discrimination
224. Online scams and fraud
225. Lack of safe internet spaces for youth
226. Exposure to misinformation
227. Limited digital literacy for privacy
228. Lack of parental monitoring tools
229. Data theft from public Wi-Fi
230. Social media exploitation
231. Exposure to inappropriate content
232. Hacking vulnerabilities
233. Insecure online payments
234. Phishing attacks
235. Malware exposure
236. Identity fraud
237. Social engineering scams
238. Online predation
239. Lack of digital safety education
240. Unsafe social media use
241. Insecure app use
242. Unprotected personal devices
243. Limited knowledge of secure passwords

Community & Social Safety
244. Harassment or bullying at school/work
245. Hate crimes
246. Discrimination in public spaces
247. Exploitation (labor, trafficking, financial)
248. Public space insecurity
249. Limited community policing or response
250. Unsafe public events
251. Neighborhood watch gaps
252. Lack of emergency preparedness drills
253. Community violence normalization
254. Inadequate emergency services response
255. Lack of community alert systems
256. Low neighborhood surveillance
257. Weak emergency preparedness planning
258. Community evacuation knowledge gaps
259. Public protest safety issues
260. School safety hazards
261. Lack of community shelters
262. Limited youth safety programs
263. Weak fire safety enforcement

Academic & Vocational
264. Limited school access
265. Early school dropout risk
266. Lack of vocational training
267. Underfunded programs
268. STEM opportunity gaps
269. Literacy challenges
270. GED or adult education access gaps
271. Career mentorship lack
272. Limited arts education
273. Special education program gaps
274. College preparation support lacking
275. Test-taking resources insufficient
276. Tutoring scarcity
277. Access to extracurricular programs limited
278. High student-to-teacher ratios
279. Insufficient library resources
280. Career counseling unavailable
281. Limited internship opportunities
282. Lack of apprenticeships
283. Barriers to technical certifications
284. Limited STEM mentorship
285. Limited arts mentorship
286. Lack of physical education programs
287. Limited career guidance
288. Lack of school counselors
289. Limited access to libraries
290. Lack of adaptive learning programs
291. Lack of homework support programs
292. Limited educational materials
293. Lack of mentorship for learning differences
294. Lack of teacher professional development

Financial & Civic Literacy
295. Financial illiteracy
296. Lack of knowledge of benefits/entitlements
297. Difficulty navigating banking
298. Limited tax literacy
299. Poor understanding of tenant rights
300. Voting rights knowledge gaps
301. Civic participation barriers
302. Limited knowledge of local governance
303. Understanding legal obligations gaps
304. Credit score management gaps
305. Limited knowledge of retirement planning
306. Unawareness of debt management options
307. Lack of estate planning awareness
308. Misunderstanding of insurance policies
309. Lack of knowledge of consumer protection rights
310. Lack of retirement planning knowledge
311. Lack of credit management knowledge
312. Difficulty understanding leases
313. Poor knowledge of legal rights
314. Difficulty understanding civic responsibilities
315. Limited access to financial advisors
316. Limited knowledge of consumer protection
317. Limited tax prep assistance
318. Lack of knowledge about small business grants
319. Poor understanding of social benefits

Digital & Technological Literacy
320. Lack of computer skills
321. Limited access to online learning
322. E-learning exclusion
323. AI/algorithmic literacy gaps
324. Coding/tech skill inequities
325. Limited use of productivity software
326. Lack of cybersecurity awareness
327. Difficulty with online communication tools
328. Limited understanding of virtual collaboration
329. Inability to troubleshoot digital problems
330. Poor digital research skills
331. Limited access to coding classes
332. Lack of understanding of cloud storage
333. Digital content creation skills lacking
334. Knowledge gaps in online etiquette
335. Limited online communication skills
336. Limited productivity software skills
337. Limited cloud technology understanding
338. Limited data literacy
339. Limited social media literacy
340. Limited online collaboration knowledge
341. Lack of cybersecurity awareness
342. Limited programming knowledge
343. Difficulty navigating online government portals
344. Limited understanding of AI tools

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Domain 5: Economic & Workforce Barriers

345. Job insecurity

346. Unemployment

347. Underemployment

348. Wage disparities

349. Workplace discrimination

350. Lack of benefits (health, retirement, leave)

351. Entrepreneurship barriers

352. Debt burden

353. Student loan stress

354. Transportation to work gaps

355. Career advancement inequities

356. Labor exploitation

357. Seasonal employment gaps

358. Gig economy instability

359. Childcare cost barriers

360. Workplace harassment

361. Lack of job security

362. Inconsistent wages

363. Underemployment in skilled roles

364. Wage gaps based on gender

365. Wage gaps based on ethnicity

366. Lack of union representation

367. Exploitative contracts

368. Gig economy instability

369. Seasonal work unpredictability

370. Limited job training programs

371. Lack of mentorship in workplace

372. Childcare support absent

373. Commuting cost barriers

374. Workplace safety issues

375. Workplace harassment

376. Limited access to entrepreneurship resources

377. Lack of small business support networks

378. Limited access to professional licensing programs

379. Lack of financial safety nets for job loss

380. Limited retirement and pension literacy

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Domain 6: Social & Relational Factors

381. Loneliness / social isolation

382. Lack of mentorship

383. Weak community networks

384. Peer pressure vulnerability

385. Social stigma

386. Discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality, disability

387. Cultural identity suppression

388. Religious or ethnic marginalization

389. Family conflict or dysfunction

390. Divorce or separation impact

391. Intergenerational conflict

392. Lack of intergenerational connection

393. Community cohesion gaps

394. Bullying in schools/workplaces

395. Social mobility constraints

396. Loss of community gathering spaces

397. Limited recreational activities

398. Lack of civic engagement opportunities

399. Limited support for new immigrants

400. Limited social capital networks

401. Peer pressure to engage in risky behaviors

402. Social isolation due to disability

403. Family rejection (LGBTQ+ individuals)

404. Community exclusion

405. Lack of cultural engagement

406. Language barriers in social integration

407. Elderly isolation

408. Youth disengagement

409. Loss of social capital

410. Loss of community traditions

411. Limited recreational opportunities

412. Limited social mentoring

413. Domestic tension

414. Neighborhood mistrust

415. Limited social cohesion

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Domain 7: Systemic & Institutional Gaps

416. Distrust in institutions

417. Underfunded public health systems

418. Rural–urban disparities in service access

419. Criminal justice inequities

420. Immigration/legal status barriers

421. Algorithmic bias in government systems

422. Bureaucratic navigation difficulty

423. Unequal law enforcement coverage

424. Historical systemic discrimination (redlining, segregation)

425. Limited disaster preparedness programs

426. Policy gaps in elder care

427. Limited funding for youth programs

428. Lack of inclusive policymaking

429. Insufficient disability accommodations in public buildings

430. Inadequate mental health funding in schools

431. Emergency management planning gaps

432. Police-community engagement gaps

433. Inadequate housing policy oversight

434. Limited anti-discrimination enforcement

435. Public transportation inequity

436. Limited disaster response funding

437. Policy gaps in childcare

438. Policy gaps in eldercare

439. Limited education funding

440. Limited healthcare funding

441. Unequal law enforcement presence

442. Unequal access to legal aid

443. Inequities in immigration processes

444. Limited public consultation mechanisms

445. Insufficient disability accommodations

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Domain 8: Environmental & Climate Vulnerability

446. Flooding / storm risk

447. Fire hazards

448. Heat waves / extreme cold

449. Pollution exposure

450. Water contamination

451. Climate displacement

452. Food system fragility

453. Energy transition inequities

454. Lack of green spaces

455. Urban heat islands

456. Lack of sustainable transport

457. Seasonal weather vulnerability

458. Air quality issues

459. Soil degradation

460. Deforestation impacts

461. Coastal erosion

462. Limited renewable energy access

463. Waste management gaps

464. Exposure to hazardous chemicals

465. Noise pollution

466. Drought risk

467. Flooding in urban areas

468. Flooding in rural areas

469. Extreme heat vulnerability

470. Extreme cold vulnerability

471. Wildfire exposure

472. Industrial pollution exposure

473. Airborne particulate exposure

474. Limited clean energy access

475. Transportation emissions exposure

476. Food supply vulnerability

477. Soil contamination

478. Water pollution from industry

479. Exposure to hazardous waste

480. Lack of community green spaces

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Domain 9: Resilience, Recovery & Development

481. Limited access to counseling / therapy

482. Lack of peer recovery support

483. Weak disaster recovery networks

484. Trauma-informed community resources absent

485. Youth mentorship gaps

486. Leadership development barriers

487. Community preparedness gaps

488. Lack of skill-building opportunities

489. Limited post-crisis financial support

490. Weak civic engagement pathways

491. Limited resilience education

492. Disaster mental health support gaps

493. Limited volunteer mobilization

494. Limited access to recreation/therapeutic programs

495. Weak community cohesion post-crisis

496. Insufficient social reintegration programs

497. Poor family reintegration support

498. Limited mentorship for trauma survivors

499. Weak adaptive capacity to systemic shocks

500. Limited restorative justice access