CHES CH5

Act

A bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers of the US Congress, been signed into law by the president, and has become an individual law

Activism

Engaging in activities such as peaceful protests, civil disobedience, or boycotting to gain attention for a specific cause

Advising

Refers to when an organization or individual shares information without indicating a preference for which way a specific policy or legislation may go

Advocacy

Occurs when individuals or non-governmental organizations work together to build coalitions, inform public opinion, set agendas, or communicate through the media about a specific topic

Agenda

A proposed order of business for a political meeting or party

Constituent

A citizen residing in the district for which a specific legislator covers

Cultural Inclusion

Refers to ensuring all individuals, especially those historically excluded, are included in the process of decision-making

Health Equity

A state wherein everyone has the same opportunities and access to attain optimal health

Legislator

An elected member of a legislative body

Legislature

The branch of government responsible for enacting laws

Lobbying

An action of an organization wherein someone is paid to persuade elected officials to vote or take action on a specific topic or piece of legislation

Lobbyist

A person who is paid by a specific special interest group (a body of people who hope to receive benefits) to influence legislation

Media advocacy

Occurs when an individual, coalition, or organization uses the media to advance a specific initiative

Media relations

Refers to when an organization creates a management plan to share information with the larger public

Public policy

Multifaceted approach to solving issues of public funding and is also seen as the “output” of government

Policy maker

Anyone who makes decisions that impact others such as members of the US congress

Political Action Committees (PACs)

Established and administered by corporations, labor unions, and other memberships organizations with the purpose of soliciting funds from individuals associated with the sponsoring organization

Resolution

A document to express opinions or intent of a specific organization or legislative chamber

Upstream factors

A focus on the cause of the problem at the broadest or initial occurrence

WSCC Model

• Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child

• Emphasizes the relationship between educational attainment and health by putting the child at the center of a system designed to support both health and education

Alliance benefits

• Demonstration to decision-makers of widespread support of the issue

• Maximization and leverage of power and resources

• Resource-sharing

• Diverse approaches to manage the issue

Alliance drawbacks

• More complex decision-making

• Possible workload inequalities

• Difficulties in sustainability

Task-force

An action-oriented and time-limited group convened for a specific purpose

Coalition

“Group of groups” formed to share information and resources around a common issue, formal and long-term