In this module, we will explore the core principles of youth participation and how we can integrate youth participation approaches and best practices into broader community engagement efforts. Download […]
Module 6: Adultism
In this module, we will explore adultism, how forms of adultism oppress young people, and actions public health practitioners can take to implement caring behaviors in their youth development approach. Download […]
Module 5: Positive Youth Development and Developmental Youth Outcomes
In this module, we will explore core concepts related to positive youth outcomes and youth development. Download […]
Module 4: Applications for Community Engagement
In this module, we will ask how we can broaden our mental models to integrate approaches that more intentionally include community voices and build community power. Download […]
Module 3: Building Community Power
In this module, we will explore core concepts related to power and consider our personal power and assets we bring to our public health practice. Download […]
Module 2: Examining our Mental Models
In this module, we explore core concepts related to mental models and practice uncovering our own mental models and their impact our on work as public health professionals. Download […]
Module 1: Health Equity Core Concepts
Health Equity Core Concepts In this module, we will build a shared understanding of health equity and deepen our ability to identify or recognize root causes for inequities that exist in the communities we serve. Download […]
Introduction
What is community engagement? Community engagement — the process of working collaboratively with and through groups of people affiliated by geographic proximity, special interest or similar situations to address issues affecting the well-being of those people — is an essential element of public health practice. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 1997). The Boston […]
