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Hearing silenced voices: developing community with an advisory committee

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  • Wilfreda E. Thurston
  • Pip J. Farrar
  • Ann L. Casebeer
  • Judith C. Grossman

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This article focuses on the challenges and effects of adhering to community participation as a principle of community development and the related issue of reflecting diverse representation in prevention and health promotion planning. As a requirement of funding agencies, the consequences of upholding these principles in light of the resources made available are explored. Information is drawn from a case study of an advisory committee with diverse membership. A participatory evaluation of this committee illustrates the difficulties encountered when a community agency initiated a health promotion project to address the needs of women who are non‐verbal and at risk of sexual assault. Suggestions are made as to how these difficulties may be overcome. The advisory committee is a common means for community development but also has the potential to be a model for increased communication and understanding.

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  • Wilfreda E. Thurston & Pip J. Farrar & Ann L. Casebeer & Judith C. Grossman, 2004. "Hearing silenced voices: developing community with an advisory committee," Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 14(4), pages 481-494, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:14:y:2004:i:4:p:481-494
    DOI: 10.1080/09614520410001686000
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