• Discuss the idea that public service announcements are an effective communication tool for advocacy.
- Give and explore examples.
- Include the concept of using popular people such as movie stars as the major advocate.
Discussion Board 2: “There Oughta be a Law”
• Propose legislation or a policy that will benefit the public’s health.
- Explore the evidence and ethics that lead to your proposed law.
- Also explore the potential benefits, support, and opposition to your proposal.
- Describe the groups who will support and those who will oppose your proposed law.
- Propose a strategy to bring the stakeholders together in a coalition to advocate for the policy.
Discussion Board 3: Negotiation and Mediation
• Create and apply a negotiation and mediation strategy to persuade the political opposition to a position on proposed public health or healthcare legislation aimed at addressing a current organizational or community chall