Highlighting coalition work is an important step in gaining recognition for the difference you are making. We’d like to pass along an advocacy tip from Johnny’s Ambassadors, encouraging coalitions to share educational prevention science and messaging with talk radio shows or podcasts.
Parents, impacted family members, healthcare professionals, teachers, and trusted adults can make excellent prevention messengers. Use your knowledge to educate others on prevention topics you’re passionate about. Call radio stations, talk radio or podcast platforms and offer to be a guest to share your story, coalition mission and vision, or local data.
Additionally, we’ve created a sharing space on the Athena Forum website where you can add your ideas to the discussion forum on outreach and education. Share tips, lessons learned, or success stories from your experiences engaging in decision-maker education.