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Question: I teach in a social work program. Students engage in a small agency level community change proposal. Traditionally, they have used the IMAGINE framework. Is the IMAGINE framework derived from the ToolBox? If so, Is it still endorsed in practice? And, Is there and article and/or resource that accompanies the Framework?
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Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the IMAGINE framework. It may very well be based on the Toolbox, but I do not think it is derived from it. There aren't any pages dedicated to the IMAGINE framework. In terms of endorsement in practice, as a community psychologist, I have not come across the IMAGINE framework. That does not mean people don't apply it! Our community tool box has several other resources that may help for community change initiatives to offer alternative approaches: 

/en/table-of-contents/overview/model-for-community-cha...
/en/dont-know-how-to-solve-problem

You can review the links above to see what components you may want to add to the framework or align the framework with some of our promising practices for approaching community change. 

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Question Date: Tue, 10/22/2024