Monday, November 22, 2010

Advocacy Project: Issue Overview

Introduction
What is the issue/problem?

  • Trying to reduce the number of adults who are obese
What current legislation has been proposed to address this? 
  • S. 1060 Title: Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2009
Who is Effected by the Issue?
Who is affected the most?
Who loses and what do they lose? 
who gains, and what do they gain?

What Are the Consequences of the Issue?
For the individuals mostly affected?
For their families?
For society?

What is the Economic Impact of the Issue?
What are the economic costs of the issue, and who bears these costs?
What are the economic benefits of the issue, and who benefits?

What is the Social Impact of the Issue?
What are the social costs of the issue, and who bears these costs?
What are the social benefits of the issue and who benefits?

What are the Barriers?
What are the barriers to addressing this issue?
How can they be overcome?

What are the Resources?
What resources will we need to address this issue?
Where and how can they be tapped?

What is the History of the Issue?
What is the history of the issue in the community?
What past efforts were made to address it?
What were the results?

Allies and Opponents
Who would support this issue?
Who would oppose this issue?
How can you involve allies and opponents in advocacy efforts?

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