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This assignment is meant for you to compare and contrast two different organizing models on an issue of your interest. Your assignment must address the following 4 points:

1.) Issue:

1. Select and explain a particular issue that affects vulnerable individuals,
2. Provide a background on the issue,
3. Explain the specific neighborhood of San Diego or a similar geographic community affected by this issue,
4. Include a detailed description of the specific community's demographics.

2.) Explain Conflict Organizing: Provide a detailed explanation of the steps you would take to engage the community using Conflict Organizing:

1. How will you mobilize the community to participate in this organizing effort,
2. Who is your target, and explain why you chose the individual you chose,
3. Provide a detailed description of how you will place pressure on the target,
4. Explain in detail what you are negotiating to achieve (what are the terms/action items you are demanding the target to do),
5. Explain when would you claim victory (what would need to happen for you to know you got what you asked for),
6. Explain how you will celebrate victory.

3.) Explain Consensus Organizing:

1. How will you engage the community,
2. Identify the community's assets and strengths (internal resources) to address their concern,
3. Explain how you will involve and compel internal and outside (external) resources to participate,
4. Explain why the community members would want to be involved in this effort,
5. Explain the self-interest of each of the following:
   1. The community members
   2. Internal stakeholders (at least 3 different internal stakeholders)
   3. External stakeholders (at least 3 different external stakeholders)
   4. At least one funding external resource. Total 4 resources.

4.) Contrast the two approaches in terms of effectiveness practicality and community receptivity.