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Community Mobilization Mobilizing Marginalized Communities to Prevent Substance Misuse

1.5 CE Hour
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About the Course

This course explores how to identify marginalized community members and mobilize broader community efforts to prevent substance misuse. Participants will examine the extent of substance use within marginalized populations, strategies for identifying and engaging at-risk groups, and the application of the Social-Ecological Model. The course also covers key mobilization strategies, degrees of community participation, and effective methods for fostering sustained community engagement.

This course is based on the reading online article, Community Mobilization Mobilizing Marginalized Communities to Prevent Substance Misuse created by Earl N. Benjamin-Robinson, DrHSc, CPH et al in 2024.

Publication Details

Publication Date: May 2024

Course Material Authors

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Earl N. Benjamin-Robinson, DrHSc, CPH

Earl Nupsius Benjamin-Robinson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. In 2023, they became the Director of the Office of Community Outreach & Engagement (OCOE) at the Louisiana Cancer Research Center. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Tobacco Control & Prevention and Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL) at the Louisiana Public Health Institute since 2021. At Xavier University of Louisiana, they worked as an Adjunct Public Health Sciences Faculty starting in 2019. Earl Nupsius Benjamin-Robinson has a diverse education history. Earl Nupsius holds a Doctor of Health Science (DrHSc) degree with an applied research focus on the implementation of social determinants of health approaches from Nova Southeastern University. Additionally, they have a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business.

Michael L. Benjamin-Robinson, DSW, LCSW-BACS

Dr. Benjamin-Robinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience. He utilizes an eclectic and dynamic counseling style that fosters a culturally sensitive and non-judgmental therapeutic experience. He is deeply involved in social justice initiatives with the New Orleans Association of Black Social Workers and the 100 Black Men of Greater New Orleans.

Dr. Benjamin-Robinson is a clinical social work faculty member at Southern University at New Orleans School of Social Work.

Course Creator

L.A. Rankin

L.A. Rankin is a social worker with experience in many different settings with a variety of clients. She has worked with dementia and Alzheimers patients, dual diagnosis MH/MR, in a battered women’s shelter, and a rape crisis center. She also has 11 years of experience as a child protective social worker, where she earned certificates in domestic abuse/family violence and substance abuse.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Discuss the Social-Ecological Model and its relevance to community mobilization efforts.
  2. 2 Identify and define marginalized groups and the role of community mobilizers.
  3. 3 Describe the process and key strategies for effective community mobilization.

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L.A. Rankin – There are no relevant disclosures.

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There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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Course Details

1.5 CE Hours
Reading Online
Course 103764

Profession Group

  • Behavioral Health
  • Addictions

Availability

This course is available until May 28th, 2035.

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