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Coalition Building

Coalitions are alliances built to address certain issues or pursue tangible goals. Community Psychologists study the ways in which community-based coalitions are formed as well as characteristics of successful coalitions that can be replicated.

Creating Spaces for Young People to Collaborate

Posted in: Children, Youth and Families, Coalition Building | Tags: Practice
Youth need support and guidance from skilled facilitators and adult facilitators need opportunities to engage in ongoing learning with their peers.

Asset Mapping: Why to Ask Why

Posted in: Coalition Building | Tags: Featured Research, Research
Susan Jakes suggests the “why” we value certain assets in our community might be very different for the community members than for the professionals that come to help.

With Racism Everywhere, What makes Youth “Engage Against the Machine?”

Posted in: Coalition Building, Marginalized Groups
Published in: American Journal of Community Psychology
Activism is a crucial part of the democratic process. Social action can be helpful in combating the exhaustion of daily inequality.

How to Use Feedback Loops to Engage your Community

Posted in: Coalition Building, Sense of Community
Published in: Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice
Involving marginalized voices in the community can be difficult. The Feedback Loop process is one way to more authentically engage more folks.

Hands Across the Hills

Posted in: Coalition Building, Inspiration, Poverty and Socioeconomic Status, Rural Communities | Tags: Featured Content
The United States feels divided by race, social class, and political ideologies. Hands Across the Hills seeks to increase personal connections and promote greater understanding.

Embodiment as Self-Care in Activist Movements

Posted in: Coalition Building, Mental Health, Self Help | Tags: Practice
Embodied practice invites people to become informed by their bodies, attuned to their physical needs and experiences, and accepting of their natural selves.

Unintended Consequences of Community Partnerships

Posted in: Coalition Building, Education, Sense of Community | Tags: Practice
Good intentions are never enough. Sometimes, there are unintended consequences of our community partnerships.

Making Higher Education More Accessible in Rural Hawai’i

Posted in: Coalition Building, Education, Rural Communities | Tags: Practice
Education Centers in rural communities can serve a vital role as “access points” to higher education.

The Southeast Equine Research and Education Partnership

Posted in: Coalition Building, Poverty and Socioeconomic Status, Rural Communities, Sense of Community | Tags: Practice
The Southeast Equine Research and Education Partnership (SEREP) is an interdisciplinary, interinstitutional, community-university collaborative. The long-term goal is to build on the organically grown local equine ecosystem to bring community, economic, and workforce development to a rural region in the southeastern United States.

Put a Positive Spin on Your Social Media

Posted in: Coalition Building, Sense of Community | Tags: Research
Social media represents a growing portion of social movements, with the possibility to quickly and easily reach large groups of people on a global scale. Understanding how to engage and activate one’s online audience holds substantial implications for those looking to advocate for social justice.