NCADD Advocacy

Building Blocks Advocacy Series

Summer 2001 Volume I Issue 2    PART TWO:  Prioritize Based on Your Needs Assessment BASED ON THE NEEDS ASSEMENT FROM PART ONE, BEGIN DRAFTING YOUR ADVOCACY PRIORITIES CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: Is parity legislation pending in your state? Is block grant money a big priority to your organization? Is stigma reduction in the local business community a priority?  If not, should it be?  Why? What relationships exist within your organization and family to access individuals in power?  If they exist, create ways to meet with them to discuss your issues.    WEBSITES FOR STIGMA REDUCTION RESEARCH Get the facts to support your organization's position! www.ncadd.org www.samhsa.gov www.cdc.gov www.partnershipforrecovery.org www.casacolumbia.org www.jointogether.org www.drugstrategies.org www.firstgov.gov   GO TO PART ONE Steps to Conducting an Advocacy Needs Assessment (Summer 2001)

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