Community Readiness

Lesson 1: Community Readiness Model Overview


Dimensions

There are 5 Key Dimensions of Community Readiness that will be explored. Later in the course, each dimension will be explored in-depth, and instructions given on how to assign a score to each within your community.

Community Knowledge of Efforts

How much does the community know about current programs and activities to address a particular issue?

Leadership

o What is the attitude of leadership toward addressing the issue?

Community Attitudes

What is the attitude of the community toward addressing the issue?

Community Knowledge of the Issue

How much does the community know about the issue?

Resources

What are the resources that are being used – or could be used – to address the issue?