Promising
Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities, and are suitable for adaptation by other communities.

Leading Locally: A Community Power-Building Approach to Structural Change

USC Dornslife Equity Research Institute

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Summary Report/Recommendations

Policy Change/ Development
Economic Stability
Education Access and Quality
Healthcare Access and Quality
Neighborhood and Built Environment
Social and Community Context
Tools Included
Outside U.S.
ACCESS RESOURCE
Building

Infrastructure Support

This report outlines the catalyzing conditions for sustaining healthy communities, with the central premise being community power-building approaches. Public health partners can use this roadmap to build community power, which includes setting agendas, changing public discourse, building relationships with decision makers, and creating governance structures. The report also highlights sixteen community power-building efforts across the United States.

Resource Details

Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity, Capacity Building, Partnership Building, Reduction of Health Disparities

Priority Population(s)

Setting(s) of Implementation

Community

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2020