Advocacy for Change and Community Empowerment
Explore the concepts of advocacy, public policy, identifying community needs, root cause analysis, and building relationships in the pursuit of positive change within communities. Discover the role of individuals as change agents and how they can make a difference through active engagement and collaboration.
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ADVOCACY FOR CHANGE ADVOCACY FOR CHANGE JANELLE CHRISTINE SIMMONS, ED.D. May 28, 2021 Severna Park High School Presentation
EXPECTED EXPECTED OUTCOMES OUTCOMES That it's possible to successfully advocate for something you believe in within your community.
What is advocacy? What is public policy? How do I identify community needs? What is a root cause in regards to community problems? KEY QUESTIONS KEY QUESTIONS How do I identify root causes of issues? How important are relationships to successful advocacy? Do I have to be an adult to make change in my own community?
Is the the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal (Merriam-Webster, Inc., 2021). Advocacy Advocacy
Public policy is a set of actions the government decides to take when approaching a problem that affects society as a group, rather than on an individual level Public Policy Public Policy
Community Community Needs Needs
What is a root cause in regards to community problems? How do I identify root causes of issues? ANSWER: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS The first goal of root cause analysis is to discover the root cause of a problem or event (Tableau Software, LLC., 2021). The second goal is to fully understand how to fix, compensate, or learn from any underlying issues within the root cause (Tableau Software, LLC., 2021). The third goal is to apply what we learn from this analysis to systematically prevent future issues or to repeat successes (Tableau Software, LLC., 2021). Causes and Causes and Causation Causation
Darryl Davis and the KKK Relationships Relationships Why I, as a black man, attend KKK rallies. | Daryl Davis | TEDxNaperville -YouTube
What is a change agent? An agent of change is someone who sees a problem in their community, large or small, and does something to take action for substantial change. (Education Pioneers Alumni Board, n.d.). Change Agents Change Agents There is no limitation to age!
Characteristics Characteristics of a Change of a Change Agent Agent Source: Google Images (2021)
Conclusion Conclusion Q&A Q&A
Education Pioneers Alumni Board. (n.d.). What does it mean to be an agent of change? Retrieved on May 25, 2021 from What Does It Mean To Be An Agent of Change? | Education Pioneers. Legal Dictionary.net. (n.d.). Public policy. Retrieved on May 20, 2021 from Public Policy - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes (legaldictionary.net). Merriam-Webster, Inc. (2021). Advocacy. Retrieved on May 20 ,2021 from Advocacy | Definition of Advocacy by Merriam- Webster. REFERENCES REFERENCES Tableau Software, LLC. (2021). Root cause analysis, explained with examples and methods. Retrieved on May 25, 2021 from Root Cause Analysis: Definition, examples, and a how-to guide (tableau.com). TedX. Why I, as a black man, attend KKK rallies. (December 8, 2017). Retrieved on May 20, 2021 from Why I, as a black man, attend KKK rallies. | Daryl Davis | TEDxNaperville - YouTube
