Environmental Advocates of New York - Advocacy Training Toolkit

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Environmental Advocates of New York - Advocacy Training Toolkit

Report cover featuring young drinking water from a glass
Report cover featuring young drinking water from a glass

A Citizen's Guide to Responding to Contaminated Drinking Water
by Environmental Advocates of New York
This toolkit will focus on the threat of water pollution across New York - providing background on how our water is regulated and what chemicals are of particular concern, drawing from examples of current water contamination crises across the state. The toolkit will offer advice for people interested in taking action on community organizing, raising visibility on a specific issue, and contacting elected officials and government agencies. This toolkit was underwritten by a gift from the AAA-ICDR Foundation.
 

Resources

Community ADR

A roadmap to replicate alternative response programs, based on the City of Dayton’s Mediation Response Unit model.

This guide offer a practical road map informed by the experiences of the City of Dayton Mediation Center in developing the Mediation Response Unit (MRU), the City’s Alternative to Police Response Program. It is designed to support other government entities in replicating similar alternative response initiatives to meet the unique needs of their communities.

Conflict Dialogue

A practical resource for cities aiming to reduce reliance on law enforcement for nonviolent 911 calls through a proven, community-based approach.

Foundation Podcast

Episode 1: Grant partner Roca, Inc. shares how ADR is strengthening police-community relations and driving real change.