Challenge To Community Action

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on Community-Based Solutions to Promote Health Equity in the United States
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309452960

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Communities in Action by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on Community-Based Solutions to Promote Health Equity in the United States Pdf

In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.

Author : Gallent, Nick,Ciaffi, Daniela
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781447315179

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Community Action and Planning by Gallent, Nick,Ciaffi, Daniela Pdf

Analyses the contexts, drivers and outcomes of community action and planning in the global north: from emergent neighbourhood planning in England to the community-based housing movement in New York, and from active citizenship in the Dutch new towns to associative action in Marseille.

Author : Lena Dominelli
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2006-05-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781861347084

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Women and Community Action by Lena Dominelli Pdf

Including case studies to illustrate the topics discussed, this title highlights women's role in a community's growth and development, taking into account the considerable changes in society since the first edition.

Author : Dominelli, Lena
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781447341543

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Women and Community Action 3e by Dominelli, Lena Pdf

Historically, women and men have been assigned to different spaces in their communities. Although several decades of feminist social action have made significant progress to the social, economic and political condition of many women, change has been uneven and there remains considerable advancements to be made globally. This valuable third edition considers women’s changing position in the world today, updating some of the perennial challenges that women face and examining new and emerging issues including digital exclusion, sustainable community development and environmental justice. Published in association with the British Association of Social Workers, this book is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners of social work, community work, sociology and social policy.

Author : Beverly S. Bunch,Dalitso S. Sulamoyo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317191889

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Community Action Leaders by Beverly S. Bunch,Dalitso S. Sulamoyo Pdf

Nationwide, approximately 1,000 Community Action agencies advocate for the poor and provide diverse but critical services such as (but not limited to) emergency food and shelter, energy bill assistance, weatherization, education, job training, transportation, housing, and health services. In the face of dynamic environments and shifting poverty needs, Community Action agencies are constantly seeking innovative ways to effectively address poverty in their communities while building their internal capacity to ensure sustained impact and outcomes. This book focuses on the major leadership roles and responsibilities of the Community Action leaders, the types of challenges they face, and how they address those challenges, covering questions such as: How do Community Action leaders identify the needs of low-income people and use that knowledge to tailor programs to meet those needs? In what ways are low-income people involved in Community Action agencies (e.g. board or advisory council members, volunteers, employees, advocates)? What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with their participation? How do the leaders and their staff assess and demonstrate the effectiveness of their organizations and programs? What challenges do they encounter in assessing and communicating performance? What approaches are Community Action leaders using to diversify their revenues? What are the advantages and challenges associated with those approaches? How are the leaders developing their staffs and preparing for leadership succession? How do the leaders benefit from an affiliation with state and national associations? Through original and comprehensive research undertaken by the Center for State Policy and Leadership at the University of Illinois Springfield and the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA), this book is designed to inform and enhance leadership in Community Action agencies and other nonprofit or government organizations with similar missions. It is written in a nontechnical manner and includes a chapter on the history and evolution of Community Action agencies for readers who are unfamiliar with Community Action and the War on Poverty. It will be required reading for professionals working at the frontlines of income inequality, as well as university professors and their students in the fields of public administration, nonprofit management, and social work.

Author : Gallent, Nick,Ciaffi, Daniela
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781447315162

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Community action and planning by Gallent, Nick,Ciaffi, Daniela Pdf

With trust in top-down government faltering, community-based groups around the world are displaying an ever-greater appetite to take control of their own lives and neighbourhoods. Government, for its part, is keen to embrace the projects and the planning undertaken at this level, attempting to regularise it and use it as a means of reconnecting to citizens and localising democracy. This unique book analyses the contexts, drivers and outcomes of community action and planning in a selection of case studies in the global north: from emergent neighbourhood planning in England to the community-based housing movement in New York, and from active citizenship in the Dutch new towns to associative action in Marseille. It will be a valuable resource for academic researchers and for postgraduate students on social policy, planning and community development courses.

Author : Tanya M. Howard,Theodore R. Alter,Paloma Z. Frumento,Lyndal J. Thompson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811327421

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Community Pest Management in Practice by Tanya M. Howard,Theodore R. Alter,Paloma Z. Frumento,Lyndal J. Thompson Pdf

This book presents a collection of practitioner and community stories that reveal how invasive species management is a community issue that can spark community formation and collective action. It combines the unique first-person narratives of practitioners on the frontline of invasive species management in Australia with three case studies of community action for wild dog management across a range of geographical landscapes. The book offers readers a new understanding of how communities are formed in the context of managing different species, and how fundamental social and political processes can make or break landholders’ ability to manage invasive species. Using narrative analysis of practitioner profiles and community groups, drawing lessons from real-world practices, and employing theories from community development, rural sociology and collective action, this book serves multiple functions: it offers a teaching tool, a valuable research contribution, and a practitioner’s field guide to pursuing effective community development work in connection with natural resource management, wildlife management and environmental governance.

Author : Laverack, Glenn
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335220571

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Health Promotion Practice: Building Empowered Communities by Laverack, Glenn Pdf

"The book provides an excellent combination of broad theoretical background with a generous helping of vocational guidance on the practice of health promotion." scotregen "A very welcome addition to the practical side of health promotion! Laverack’s brief and simply-worded text weaves together just the right balance of theory, evidence, tips and case studies to satisfy the new learner looking to gain a grasp of health promotion’s empowering whole, while still offering new insights to the more seasoned practitioner." Ronald Labonté, Institute of Population Health, University of Ottawa How can health promotion practitioners help communities to become more empowered? How do you encourage different communities to work together towards a shared goal? How can you focus your resources to be most effective in building empowered communities? How do you evaluate your success (and failures) in building empowered communities? Power and empowerment are two complex concepts that are central to health promotion practice. People experience empowerment in many different ways and this book explains an approach that has been used by health promoters to intentionally build and evaluate empowerment. The book provides a special focus on communities and is illustrated throughout with useful field experiences in the United Kingdom, Asia, North America, the Pacific region and Africa. The book aims to provide the reader with: An understanding of the key concepts of power and empowerment and the link to improved health outcomes in the context of health promotion programmes An understanding of practical approaches that can be used in health promotion programming to build and evaluate empowered communities Case study examples of how communities can be empowered in practice This unique book offers sound theoretical principles to underpin the practical approaches used to build empowered communities and brings together new and innovative approaches in health promotion practice. Health Promotion Practiceis essential reading for health promotion students and practitioners who want to learn more about innovative approaches to build empowered communities in their everyday work. It will inspire them to work in more empowering ways in health promotion practice and to carefully contemplate how they can influence the way others gain power.

Author : Roger N. Reeb
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781136441516

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Community Action Research by Roger N. Reeb Pdf

Discover how to better help those in your community in need of services Community Action Research comprehensively explores models for community action research, incorporating quantitative and qualitative research to highlight the advantages to community members as well as the volunteers/paraprofessionals who implement the services. Respected experts present the latest research on the fulfillment of the needs of community members as well as the benefits to the volunteers and paraprofessionals, including psychological empowerment, psychological sense of community, and other facets of personal development. Community Action Research is helpfully organized into two sections. The first section presents a sample of empirical studies that examines whether community action research demonstrated benefits for community members. The second section provides empirical studies that show the positive impact of community action research on the personal development of volunteers and paraprofessionals who provided the research-related services. This detailed text is carefully referenced and uses several tables to enhance understanding of research data. Community Action Research discusses: the Adolescent Diversion Project as an alternative to juvenile court home-based behavior modification programs for autistic children the People Awakening Project and the role paraprofessionals played in Alaska Native sobriety a crime prevention project launched by a residential neighborhood association the Actual Community Empowerment Reading Program which utilized community members as literacy tutors the Community Service Self-Efficacy Scale’s reliability and validity the Hawaiian Studies Program’s weekly participation in community service-learning exercises and more! Community Action Research is insightful reading for psychologists, sociologists, social workers, criminal justice researchers and professionals, community counselors, practitioners and researchers in community prevention and intervention, clinical supervisors, service learning specialists, educators, students, and mental health and human services program administrators, planners, or evaluators.

Author : Makhoul, Anne,Caledon Institute of Social Policy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Poor
ISBN : 1553821270

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Quality of Life CHALLENGE in Victoria Invites Low-income Canadians to Speak for Themselves [electronic Resource] by Makhoul, Anne,Caledon Institute of Social Policy Pdf

Author : Maria M Shylov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1080053670

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Community Action Projects by Maria M Shylov Pdf

Community Action Projects: A Blueprint For Success is an easy to use guide packed with realistic, practical tips and tools for anyone who wants to step up and make a positive impact in their communities. In this book the author breaks down behavioural barriers that prevent us from achieving what we want. The author identifies challenges and offers solutions which prove that creating a Community Action Project is not a daunting task and can be done by anyone interested to make a difference.

Author : Leila Patel,Marianne Ulriksen
Publisher : HSRC Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Cities and towns
ISBN : 0796925518

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Development, Social Policy and Community Action by Leila Patel,Marianne Ulriksen Pdf

"How do citizens in poor communities benefit from and perceive state interventions? How do citizens in poor communities interact with others in the community to promote the well-being of themselves and their families? What are the implications of the above for community based research, policy and practice? Development, Social Policy and Community Action: Lessons from Below addresses these questions based on rigorous and multi-faceted research conducted in the poor, urban area of Doornkop, Soweto, using a range of different methodological approaches and theoretical perspectives that all broaden our understanding of citizen-community-state interactions indisadvantaged, urban communities in Soth Africa. Solutions to poverty and inequality are often designed, implemented and evaluated in a topdown manner, thereby disregarding the views and agency of the poor citizens themselves. Addressing this gap, the authors explore how government assistance, through social grants and services, as well as community support mechanisms provide solutions to citizens in poorcommunities and the ways that the citizens perceive and make use of such interventions. This research study points to the need for more nuanced policy strategies and interventions pertinent to local challenges which also resonate with the global search for solutions in similar contexts. With a fresh perspective that addresses the interconnections between state interventions, community and citizens in sustainable social development, this book provides a case for the importance of conducting community-based research that effectively encourages research findings to support communities to effect positive change."--

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Agricultural pests
ISBN : 9789712202575

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Rodent Outbreaks by Anonim Pdf

Author : Peter J. Pecora,James K. Whittaker,Richard P. Barth,Sharon Borja,William Vesneski
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351141147

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The Child Welfare Challenge by Peter J. Pecora,James K. Whittaker,Richard P. Barth,Sharon Borja,William Vesneski Pdf

Using both historical and contemporary contexts, The Child Welfare Challenge examines major policy practice and research issues as they jointly shape child welfare practice and its future. This text focuses on families and children whose primary recourse to services has been through publicly funded child welfare agencies, and considers historical areas of service—foster care and adoptions, in-home family-centered services, child-protective services, and residential treatment services—where social work has an important role. This fourth edition features new content on child maltreatment and prevention that is informed by key conceptual frameworks informed by brain science, public health, and other research. This edition uses cross-sector data and more sophisticated predictive and other analytical processes to enhance planning and practice design. The authors have streamlined content on child protective services (CPS) to allow for new chapters on juvenile justice/cross-over youth, and international innovations, as well as more content on biology and brain science. The fourth edition includes a glossary of terms as well as instructor and student resource papers available online.

Author : Caroline Abu-Sada
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780773540859

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Dilemmas, Challenges, and Ethics of Humanitarian Action by Caroline Abu-Sada Pdf

A study of the perception issues and ethical dilemmas faced by humanitarian organizations.