Certified Prevention Specialist CPS Practice Exam

If your community coalition lacks participation from a specific ethnic community, what should you do?

1. Go with the group that has volunteered to serve in your coalition.

2. Invite them to your next planning meeting.

3. Wait until the current coalition is completed with its work.

4. Have coalition members go to their community and ask them to participate.

The correct answer is: Have coalition members go to their community and ask them to participate.

Inviting coalition members to actively engage with the specific ethnic community is a proactive strategy that fosters inclusivity and ensures that diverse perspectives are represented. This approach allows coalition members to build relationships, understand the needs and concerns of the community, and encourage direct participation. Engaging with the community can lead to more effective cooperation and enhance the coalition's ability to address relevant issues facing that ethnic group. While inviting the community to a planning meeting is beneficial, it may not reach those who are unaware of the coalition's goals or who feel disconnected. Similarly, waiting until the coalition has completed its work ignores the potential contributions that the specific ethnic community can offer to current discussions and strategies. Relying solely on the interest of already-committed members might lead to a homogenous perspective that doesn't incorporate diverse experiences and insights necessary for a well-rounded approach. Therefore, having coalition members go directly to the ethnic community promotes engagement and opens channels for collaboration.