Hearing silenced voices: developing community with an advisory committee
Thurston, Wilfreda Farrar, Pip Casebeer, Ann Grossman, Judith
Thurston, Wilfreda
Farrar, Pip
Casebeer, Ann
Grossman, Judith
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2004-06-01
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14
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This article focuses on the challenges and effects of adhering to community participation as a principle of community development and the related issue of reflecting diverse representation in prevention and health promotion planning. As a requirement of funding agencies, the consequences of upholding these principles in light of the resources made available are explored. Information is drawn from a case study of an advisory committee with diverse membership. A participatory evaluation of this committee illustrates the difficulties encountered when a community agency initiated a health promotion project to address the needs of women who are non-verbal and at risk of sexual assault. Suggestions are made as to how these difficulties may be overcome. The advisory committee is a common means for community development but also has the potential to be a model for increased communication and understanding.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>
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Development in Practice
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14
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4
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0961-4524
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1364-9213