"Community organizing is a process where people who live in proximity to each other or share some common problem come together into an organization that acts in their shared self-interest."
The understanding of community development, advocacy, and social change initiatives that promote social justice and human rights.
History of Community Practice and Advocacy in Social Work: This topic covers the evolution and development of social work and the various theories and practices that have contributed to the development of community practice and advocacy within social work.
Social Justice and Social Change: This topic covers the concepts of social justice and social change and how these are applied in community practice and advocacy. It includes an understanding of social systems, the root causes of social problems, and strategies for addressing these issues.
Community Building: This topic covers the principles and practices of community building and development, including community engagement, coalition building, and the creation of community-based organizations.
Organizational Development and Management: This topic covers the principles and practices of organizational development and management within the context of community practice and advocacy. This includes the development of mission statements, strategic planning, and fundraising strategies.
Advocacy and Social Action: This topic covers the principles and practices of advocacy and social action, including the role of social workers, advocacy strategies, and the use of media and public relations.
Policy Analysis and Development: This topic covers the principles and practices of policy analysis and development, including the analysis of public policies, the identification of policy problems, and the development of policy solutions.
Community Assessment and Needs: This topic covers the principles and practices of community assessment and needs analysis, including the identification of community strengths and weaknesses, the assessment of community needs, and the development of community-based interventions.
Ethical Considerations: This topic covers the ethical considerations and challenges that arise in community practice and advocacy, including issues related to confidentiality, informed consent, and dual relationships.
Cultural Competence and Diversity: This topic covers the principles and practices of cultural competence and diversity in community practice and advocacy, including an understanding of cultural differences, the promotion of cultural sensitivity, and the development of culturally appropriate interventions.
"Community organizers generally assume that social change necessarily involves conflict and social struggle in order to generate collective power for the powerless."
"Community organizing has as a core goal the generation of durable power for an organization representing the community, allowing it to influence key decision-makers on a range of issues over time."
"In the ideal, for example, this can get community-organizing groups a place at the table before important decisions are made."
"Community organizers work with and develop new local leaders, facilitating coalitions and assisting in the development of campaigns."
"A central goal of organizing is the development of a robust, organized, local democracy bringing community members together across differences to fight together for the interests of the community."
"Community organizing aims to generate durable power for an organization representing the community."
"People who live in proximity to each other or share some common problem come together into an organization."
"Unlike those who promote more-consensual community building, community organizers generally assume that social change necessarily involves conflict and social struggle."
"Community organizers assume that social change necessarily involves conflict and social struggle in order to generate collective power for the powerless."
"Community organizers work with and develop new local leaders, facilitating coalitions and assisting in the development of campaigns."
"Community organizing has as a core goal the generation of durable power for an organization representing the community, allowing it to influence key decision-makers on a range of issues over time."
"In the ideal, community-organizing groups can get a place at the table before important decisions are made."
"A central goal of organizing is the development of a robust, organized, local democracy bringing community members together across differences to fight together for the interests of the community."
"Community organizing is a process where people... come together into an organization that acts in their shared self-interest."
"Organizing campaigns seek to fight for the interests of the community."
"Community organizing involves generating collective power for the powerless."
"Community organizing aims to influence key decision-makers on a range of issues over time."
"Community organizers facilitate coalitions and assist in the development of campaigns."
"Community organizing brings community members together across differences to fight together for the interests of the community."