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Assessing Rural Coalitions That Address Safety and Health Issues
Journal of Extension
  • Shari Burgus, Farm Safety 4 Just Kids
  • Charles V. Schwab, Iowa State University
  • Mack C. Shelley, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
4-1-2012
Abstract

Community coalitions can help national organizations meet their objectives. Farm Safety 4 Just Kids depends on coalitions of local people to deliver farm safety and health educational programs to children and their families. These coalitions are called chapters. An evaluation was developed to identify individual coalition's strengths and weaknesses. Ten FS4JK chapter locations conducted a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) and community focus groups to identify what strategies could be incorporated to improve each coalition's functionality. The findings will help strengthen program delivery, which will guide the national organization toward a more effective support system.

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This article is from Journal of Extension 50 (2012): 2FEA7. Posted with permission.

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Extension Journal, Inc.
Language
en
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Citation Information
Shari Burgus, Charles V. Schwab and Mack C. Shelley. "Assessing Rural Coalitions That Address Safety and Health Issues" Journal of Extension Vol. 50 Iss. 2 (2012) p. 2FEA7
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/charles_schwab/106/