Unit 7 – Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Unit 7 Seminar Topics  Risk reduction program management  Information distribution  Stimulating change FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Program Management  Effective program management is one of the most crucial factors for effective community risk reduction.  The ability to build and manage a community risk reduction program will hinge on the many factors. FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Program Management  Advisory Group  Long Range Planning  Funding  Budgeting  Prioritizing  Ethics  Program Growth  Monitoring Success FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Advisory Group Who should be included?  Community Leaders  Community Members  Individuals who have first hand knowledge of the issue (have been directly impacted) FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Advisory Group How many members?  Too big- Harder to reach consensus (think group dynamics) Increased costs Size has to match the task at hand. FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Sustainability of Group  Maintain morale 1. Share the power and leadership! 2. Recruit new blood! 3. Strive to prevent frustration! 4. Share Successes! FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Potential Road Blocks  Lack of Funding  Personnel in wrong positions (not qualified or properly trained)  Lack of Legal Guidance  Culture, Race, Ethical Issues not accounted for  Lack of personnel, facilities or necessary equipment  Personnel Changes/Reassignment  Lack of Administrative Support  Lack of Group Commitment (Length of program) FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Program Management  Lead Agency  Project Manager  Finance Manager  Resource Manager Sound familiar? Assign accountability! Has to be run professionally, just like a business or unit of government! FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Information Distribution  It is essential that officers possess the ability to disseminate information related to injury prevention to the community, other professionals, and key policy makers and leader through diverse communication networks. FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Information Distribution  Designing and delivering effective messages  Written information  Public information resource  Media interviews FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Effective Messages  Be sure the messages meets the program objectives  Use multiple delivery methods (visual, auditory)  Keep concepts simple  Target the culture, values and beliefs of the audience  Know the audience (deliver at their comprehensive level) FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Pre- Test  Critical aspect  Will show we are headed in the right direction!  Be prepared to sell your program! Practice being a spokesperson- Get ready for interviews! FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Stimulating Change  Stimulating change is the primary focus of any community risk reduction program and is achieved through policy, enforcement, advocacy, and education. Risk reduction efforts advocate a positive change. This change is achieved through policies, enforcement, advocacy, and education. (Our program) FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Stimulating Change  Marketing: Social marketing aims to influence voluntary behavior of a target population.  Change in community through: Policy (Identify bad policy or gaps) Education Lobbying Advocacy FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Stimulating Change  Risk reduction through: Policies, laws, and regulations Identifying partners and opponents Working with advocacy groups FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management

Summary  Risk reduction program management  Information distribution  Stimulating change FS304: Unit 7 - Community Risk Reduction Program Management