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Advocacy /Organizing - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Step 2: Identify the issue impacting the community
        
        Step 3: Identify individuals and create core group
        
        Step 4: Set goals and objectives
        
        Step 5: Create an action plan to meet goals
        
        Step 6: Execute and monitor the action plan
        
        Step 7: Evaluate the effect of the action plan on the stated goals
        
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        Train staff as needed & engage in community meetings & action
        
        Determine possible positive and negative outcomes as well as barriers that could
        arise as you work towards the stated objectives.
        
        Identify ways to work towards objectives
        
        Identify resources that will be needed for the community organizing efforts
        
        Create goals and objectives for the issues identified
        
        The objectives specify the details of the community intervention in measurable
        terms. The achievement in objectives will lead to achievement of broader goals.
        
        When setting the goal, you are identifying the overall outcome/change that you
        are expecting through your community engagement efforts.
        
        Engage local leaders and individuals
        
        Consider well-respected, influential community members who are passionate
        about and committed to working towards change.
        
        Identify the felt needs/problems impacting the community and work with
        community members to rank their importance and urgency.
      - The social worker should immerse himself/herself in the community in order to gain understanding of community dynamics, strengths, and concerns and to begin building trusting relationships.
        
        Learn about structures within the community, identify potential leaders,
        and meet with people in the community to gain information and insight.
        
        The social worker can engage in this process through participation in community activities, casual meetings and one-on-one interactions with individuals in the community.
- - - - • The lobbyist brings a typed summary of the issue and reviews key points with the legislator. Additional materials can be provided as needed.