Civic Participation
This section contains a diverse source of media and other resources useful for putting communicating the alcohol policy message.
While we have and continue to accumulate resources from a broad range of sources, we also welcome any suggested additions to the list.
The Political Process
Health-specific Petitioning
Groupwork/Community Groups
Volunteering
Access to Government Information: A New Instrument for Public Accountability, Tom McMahon, Department of Justice
Ontario's Freedom of Information Act: A Manual, Ontario Management Board Secretariat
The Virtual Activist training course, NetAction
Civic Practices Network, US: Community Topic
The Political Process
The Citizen's Handbook, Vancouver Citizens Committee
Petitioning the House of Commons: a Practical Guide, Parliament of Canada
Appearing as a Witness Before a House of Commons Committee, Parliament of Canada
Preparing a Submission to a House of Commons Committee, Parliament of Canada
Working with Elected Officials, Aldis Ozols (Australia)
The Nonprofit Lobbying Guide, Bob Smucker, Independent Sector, US
Health-specific Petitioning
Low-risk Drinking Guidelines Campaign Toolkit, information and ideas for launching local campaigns and new initiatives in support of the LRDGs.
Community Tool Box, University of Kansas Work Group on Health Promotion and Community Development (US)
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Resource Guide: Community Action, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Clearinghouse, US
Groupwork/Community Groups
Factors Influencing the Success of Collaboration, Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Community Action Handbook (1995, English & French) , Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
The Learning Organization: The Implementation Challenge, Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Creating a Climate for Change, Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Community Based Collaboration -Community Wellness Multiplied, The National Network for Collaboration, US
Collaboration Framework- Addressing Community Capacity, The National Network for Collaboration, US
Self-Help Resources for Community Groups, Iowa State University, US
Building Your Community's Problem Solving Capacities: Insights From The Community Assistance Team, National Civic League, US
Community-Based Strategies, Welfare Information Network, US
Community Works Toolbox, incl. Getting started, Collaborating, Communicating, Managing and growing
Community Collaborative Wellness Tool; Building Community, Together We Can, US
Collaborate! How to Build Partnerships for Alcohol & Other Drug Projects, Health and Enforcement in Partnership
Volunteering
Volunteer Today - The Electronic Gazette for Volunteerism, US
Non-Profit Management Resources, Jossey-Bass Publishers
Skills Program For Management Volunteers, Organizing For Results, Canadian Sport and Fitness Administration Centre
CyberVPM.com Resources for Volunteer Program Managers, US