Hearing silenced voices: developing community with an advisory committee

Thurston, Wilfreda; Farrar, Pip; Casebeer, Ann; Grossman, Judith

Author(s)

Thurston, Wilfreda
Farrar, Pip
Casebeer, Ann
Grossman, Judith

Editor(s)

Eade, Deborah

Publication date

2004-06-01

Document type

Journal article

Language

English

Description

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>

ISSN

0961-4524

EISSN

1364-9213

Collections

Journal articles