• Policy & Systems Change

    Resources for policy advocacy to improve health outcomes.

Webinars

IPS’ free webinar series provides learned insights into how to effectively lead upstream prevention campaigns — policy advocacy is an integral part.

Upstream Prevention Demystified

The term "upstream prevention" – like "population-level prevention"…

ACTing for Equity: A Real-World Primer for Advancing Equity in Communities

ABOUT: Learn how to apply IPS’s Approach to Community Transformation…

Tools

IPS’ policy advocacy tools are designed to assist providers in the field with planning for and implementing policy campaigns. For more of IPS’ policy advocacy and systems change tools, please contact us.

Advocacy vs. Lobbying Primer

A guide to delineating between lobbying and advocacy in your programmatic work.
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Upstream Prevention Planning Template

A framework for implementing an upstream, policy-oriented campaign using IPS’ ACT Model.
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Issue Briefing Example

A sample issue briefing making the case for placing limitations on expanded outdoor dining footprints. Issue briefings are important tools in outreach to decision makers.
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Strategy Chart (Midwest Academy)

A strategic framework for planning a policy campaign, identifying important considerations including goals, targets, constituents, and tactics.
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Hot Topics

These IPS-authored Hot Topics explore how policy is shaping public health.

A Perfect Storm: When Climate Change, Racial Justice, and Mental Health Collide

April is a busy month for mental health awareness: National Minority…

Taxing Alcohol to Protect Public Health and Safety Is a Good Thing

Most people cringe at the idea of paying more taxes, including…
Group of community advocates banning together

Creating a Prevention Campaign That Works

Lessons learned from tobacco control hold value for future efforts In…

California’s New Composting Law Takes on Climate Change

It’s no secret that the first to be impacted by the devastating…

This Election Cycle, Vote with Redistricting in Mind

California received a facelift this year in the form of a dramatic…

Alcohol is Hurting Women

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this time dedicated…
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