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Effective Coalitions

Empower your community by developing effective coalitions focused on critical issues like underage drinking prevention and domestic violence. Key characteristics of successful coalitions include having a clear purpose, inclusive membership, strategic planning, and proactive communication. Learn from valuable resources including the Alaska Division of Behavioral Health's Prevention & Early Intervention Section and community health toolkits. With careful planning and relationship-building, coalitions can leverage public pressure to effect change. Explore the planning and partnership strategies essential for impactful advocacy.

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Effective Coalitions

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  1. Effective Coalitions Sara Clark, Program Coordinator Division of Behavioral Health (907) 269-3781

  2. (A few) Important Characteristics • Have a purpose • Composed of staff & active members (volunteers) • Group feels inclusive • Good, frequent communication • Be strategic • Expect & plan for leadership changes

  3. Advocacy • Nome – underage drinking prevention • Petersburg – domestic violence / distribution of alcohol • What they have in common: • Lots of careful planning • Relationship-building • Recognizing how and when to use public pressure

  4. So many resources…! • DBH, Prevention & Early Intervention Section: http://dhss.alaska.gov/dbh/Pages/Prevention/default.aspx • SPF SIG website: http://alaskaspfsig.org/ • CADCA Primers: http://www.cadca.org/resources/series/Primers • The Community Toolbox: http://ctb.ku.edu/en • Coalitions Work: http://coalitionswork.com/resources/tools/ • Coalitions and Partnerships in Community Health, Dunn Butterfoss • The Spirit of the Coalition, Berkowitz & Wolff

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