+ Engaging Diverse Communities with Video Voice Advocacy Maria Jos Diaz, Zelia Gonzalez, California Walks Youth Leaders Then (9 yrs) and Now (First year at University of California at Merced, 18 yrs.) WHY YOUTH? Cultivate the NEXT GENERATION of Community Change Leaders Unique experience and understanding of community independent walking, biking & transit APHA SF 2012 Lessons Learned Cultural Competency Go Where the People Are! Speak in Communitys Language (or Get Help!) Empower Residents to Speak for Themselves Dont Let Agencies Pass the Buck Thank Community Leaders! Celebrate Successes! + + Results: Set of videos/photos on a community issue; Post online (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook,); Use in community meetings, planning, policy hearings, etc. Our Goal: To promote safe walking & safe places to play in our communities What is PhotoVoice, VideoVoice? + PhotoVoice-Stiern Park: Before + PhotoVoice-Stiern Park: During + PhotoVoice-Stiern Park: After + + Thank you! California WALKS 1904 Franklin Street, Suite 709 Oakland, CA Tel | Fax | This workshop is made possible by generous support from The California Endowment, California Office of Traffic Safety, UC Berkeley SafeTREC, California Department of Public Health PedSafe Program