SOCW 659: Organizing and Advocating for Change

Explores the roles of grassroots organizing and policy advocacy in achieving community change. Introduces skills including capacity mapping, building organizations, assessing power dynamics, mobilizing community members, engaging in participatory planning, nurturing leaders, and selecting appropriate strategies for action. Examines the impact of policy change on community well-being; introduces advocacy skills including legislative research, coalition building, testifying, using the media, field outreach, and direct lobbying. Offered by Social Work. May not be repeated for credit.