A great resource for advocating for change in public policy.
Monday, December 21, 2009 at 9:35AM http://www.naesv.org/Resources/AdvocacyManual030708.pdf
A Sexual Assault Advocacy Guide by the National Alliance to End Sexul Violence. Great step by setp emplanation of working on what you can do to help make a difference in your community.
The Index:
Understanding the Legislative Process
• Structure of Government………………………….………………………………………………...…………………………………………………..………6
• How a Bill Becomes Law……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………7
• Appropriations Overview and Key Terms……………………………………..…………………………………………………………………….9
• Appropriations Timeline………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………...10
• How to Track Legislation……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………....11
Action Tools
• Meeting with your Legislator…………………………………………………………………….………………………….………..…………..……12
• Talking Points………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….……….…13
• Writing your Legislator……………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………….………...14
• Calling your Legislator………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15
• Thanking Your Legislator...…………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………….…….…16
Media Outreach
• Writing a Letter to the Editor……………………………………………………………………………….………………………………...……….17
• Writing a Press Release……………………………………….………………………………………………….…………………………………...……18
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