MHW-644: Part 3: Developing a Community PreventionProgram Assignment
To be most useful in a community, it is essential for mental health workers to know how to assess a community for needs in order to meet those needs through the development of an effective prevention program. In order to learn the components of an effective community prevention program and how to develop one, complete the portions of this assignment according to the instructions below:
Topic 5: Stakeholders and Building Advantageous
Partners in Prevention |
After
reading the “Mock Community Case Study,” describe the local stakeholders. Is
there a coalition committed to reducing issues affecting the community? If
so, how has the coalition dealt with the community risks? If not, which
stakeholders could form a coalition? (75-100 words)
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Citing
two to four scholarly sources, explain if this is an asset-based community or
not. What are the advantages of an asset-based community? (100-150 words)
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In
the case study, explain if stakeholders mobilizing members toward prevention
or not. Explain your answer. (50-75 words)
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Describe
possible barriers to participation (drug dealers, denial of the problem, culture,
high costs, etc.) within this community. (75-100 words)
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Explain
the benefits for stakeholders in participating in a prevention plan. Explain
how community leaders can mobilize to prevent social issues in any community.
(150-200 words)
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References:
Various stakeholders in this community are
committed to eradicating the issues affecting this community. Churches, the
tribal council, schools, Indian health services (IHS), tribal police
department, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), local town government, tribal behavioral
health and substance abuse services (TBHSAS), local hospitals and businesses,
community elders, tribal parole and probation, tribal court, local counseling
agencies, and the community healers have tried to assist the community with
their social issues. However, they have been unsuccessful. The external
stakeholders should form a coalition with the elders, healers, and community
members for the programs to be successful.