The processes of the community action model look, think, act, and reflect are listed below. The key questions that can be used to apply the processes at every stage of project development are listed below. Looking involves collecting information and talking to people to find out what is happening in your community. Thinking promotes the development of shared understanding about what is happening in your community, why it is happening, and what should be done about it. The action you take depends on how you see and understand a problem.
Action keeps a project moving forward.
Getting Started Increase your understanding of how drug use affects your community. Identify who can become involved in a community partnerships initiative. Explore the issues and concerns of those involved. Clarify shared concerns and common ground for action. Planning and Implementation Focus your community action on shared concerns.