Action planning Action planning is a vital skill of a working group. It is the planning and staging of action towards a desired goal. A well thought out plan will carry us through the rough patches of a program, particularly in the early stages as we gain our confidence. Some people are naturally good at action planning. The local Migrant Centre, various welfare, social or health services, youth centres, recreational clubs, schools, tertiary educational institutions, religious groups, Legal Aid Services, the police, or other professional groups may be willing to offer assistance with program ideas and information.
Service agencies are a valuable resource.
Some working groups invite agency representatives to join their working group, others simply invite them to come and address the group or to give advice. Networking with, and inviting the input of, service agencies helps our working group to be more informed and to develop better programs for the community. Local media outlets are also effective tools for bringing people together and for distributing information for crime prevention. Having other groups to talk with helps us to persevere. Networking with other agencies, sharing information and encouraging crime prevention in other communities, can be enriching and supportive to our local efforts.