SAN DIEGO – The Institute for Public Strategies is pleased to announce a new initiative to empower local communities in San Diego’s East County with the tools necessary to comprehend climate change, enhance community resilience, and adapt to future conditions regarding extreme heat events. A $250,000 grant was awarded to the Mountain Empire Unified School […]
IPS Media/GIS Director Meredith Gibson was asked questions at a recent media advocacy training through IPS’ own SpeakWell Training Program, and she thought she would share some of her insight to our PICture This readers. The content reflects her own thoughts and opinions. What forms of media are most effective in communicating and advocating? […]
As seen on SmartCitiesDive.com By Dan Skiles Cities must keep our public spaces alcohol-free to preserve health and safety, warns a policy consultant for a public health organization. “What America needs now is a drink,” President Franklin D. Roosevelt reportedly said in 1933 upon the repeal of Prohibition. Causing a surge of customers to bars, […]
IPS recently presented a webinar on Empowering Youth: Coalition Building, Event Planning and Advocacy. The PICture This editorial board spoke to the presenters, Jennifer Lagunas Garcia, Gabriel Hill and Venture Griswold, to share their key takeaways. What are the key factors to ensure youth voices are truly heard and valued in decision-making spaces? We really […]
Impact Report, internal and external newsletters and documentary selected SAN DIEGO – The Institute for Public Strategies is proud to announce it is the recipient of five honors in the San Diego Press Club’s 51st Anniversary Excellence in Journalism Awards for work done in Fiscal Year 2024. IPS Digital Media Specialist Samuel Borden teamed with […]
Have you heard of the Kia Challenge? This social media trend has exploded on TikTok, with less-than-positive outcomes. After a video went viral of a teen-led carjacking, there was a skyrocket in Kia and Hyundai thefts around the country. Through online platforms, teens encourage each other to engage in risky, illegal behavior. This begs the […]
The Institute for Public Strategies was awarded close to $1.5 million from two separate funders to enhance behavioral health literacy and promote help-seeking behavior among high school-aged youth in San Diego’s Border Region. The project will be conducted in collaboration with Welfie, a health equity-focused social enterprise dedicated to addressing youth mental and behavioral health. […]
How predatory businesses sabotaged America’s health Americans are dying sooner than we should. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf calls the trend catastrophic, especially since youth are among the principle victims. But living shorter lives is only part of the story; we also have more injuries and illnesses than people in other high-income countries. […]
SAN DIEGO – April 24, 2024 – The Institute for Public Strategies is honored to provide several staff members who will offer their expertise at the Alcohol Policy 20 Conference in Arlington, VA in May, sponsored by the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance. This year’s theme centers around changing America’s relationship with alcohol by moving evidence […]
April is a busy month for mental health awareness: National Minority Health Month, Alcohol Awareness Month, and Stress Awareness Month. When you add in Earth Day, this is a good time to remember that stewardship of the planet goes hand in hand with safeguarding mental health. After all, clean air and water, safe neighborhoods, and […]
