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Community Partnerships Playbook: How to Create Equitable Partnerships between Technical and Community Experts

The Playbook’s purpose is to guide researchers while supporting and lending authority to community organizations as they advocate for partnerships that will benefit their constituencies. The Playbook aims to provide some answers to such questions as: How can technologists and scientists engage communities in a spirit of partnership, without such extractive practices? How can community…

Organizations: University of Michigan, Ford School Science, Technology, and Public Policy, Detroit Disability Power, Detroit Justice Center, We the People Michigan

Authors: Madison Cutler, Molly Kleinman, Divya Ramesh, Kaci Pellar, Eric Welsby, Erin Keith, Marita Ky, Yvonne Navarrete

Published Year: 2024

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The Community Partnerships Playbook is a guide for fostering equitable collaborations between technical experts and community organizations, emphasizing mutual benefit, shared values, and recognition of diverse expertise.

It provides practical advice for both parties, such as centering community needs, fair compensation, and building long-term relationships, while highlighting the importance of deep, ongoing engagement to achieve just and impactful outcomes.