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Actions in this Section
- Use examples outlining steps and timeline for community change work to inform coalition members of the complexity involved in this endeavor
Tools in this Section:
- Example Process and Timeline Tools
Tips for Success:
- Address the balance of “Process” and “Action” from the outset. Convey the importance of both in a successful project
- Whenever possible, include research and rationale behind the Process and Timeline
- Share success stories and best practices from other communities
- Different people might be involved in the first year than in the following years.
- Although it may take one year to reach strategy implementation, there are still plenty of tasks to do in the first phase of the project.
- Celebrate small successes along the way!
Example Process and Time Line
Adapted from Communities that Care Training, 2007
Time line
Something similar to the following timeline should be given to the coalition members in the beginning to help inform people about the type of process and timeline for the work before they commit. It is always best to know what to expect rather than have unrealistic expectations.
6 months – 12 months:
- Assess readiness of the community and mobilize the community
- Assessment of community indicators and resources
- Develop a community prevention plan
1 year – 1 ½ years
- Implement tested, effective prevention strategies
2 – 5 years
- Decrease in prioritized data areas
3 – 10 years
- Increase in positive community development
- Reduction in problem behaviors
10 – 15 years
- Vision for a healthy community
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