Collective Impact
A Clear Path to Improve Youth Sexual Health
The challenges surrounding youth sexual health often don’t have simple fixes. To support lasting change, communities need more than isolated programs; we need groups working together, moving forward with structure and clarity.
The Collaboration uses a Collective Impact model to provide that structure. It’s a framework where people and organizations from all different sectors—nonprofits, government, healthcare, schools, and more—work toward a shared goal, creating a greater impact than a single group could achieve alone.
Our Framework for Real Change
Lasting change happens at multiple levels. Our Collective Impact framework covers six key conditions of systems change: Policies, Practices, Resource Flows, Relationships & Connections, Power Dynamics, and Mental Models. By focusing our efforts on these areas, we can drive positive change throughout Oklahoma County.
Structural Change
The Collaboration focuses on the explicit, visible rules, practices, and resources around us.
We advocate for policies that prioritize youth sexual health and overall public health. We work to make accepted routines and practices more youth-friendly. We help make sure that important resources flow to where they are most needed.
Relational Change
The Collaboration supports quality connections and pays attention to how power is shared between people.
We work to create atmospheres that foster healthy relationships and connections. We value the voices of those around us, helping ensure that power dynamics are balanced so more people have a seat at the table.
Transformative Change
The Collaboration works to positively transform implicit mental models, the deeply held assumptions and biases that influence everyone’s behavior.
Together, we work to shift the narrative around youth sexual health from one of shame or silence to a space for open, supportive, and honest conversations.
Honestly’s Role in the Framework
At the center of any Collective Impact effort is a “backbone organization” that guides and supports the entire group. Honestly is proud to serve in this role, helping to coordinate efforts, manage data, and keep the engine running so the Collaboration’s members can focus on what they do best.
Guide the Way With Us
Our framework isn’t a static checklist; it’s a dynamic, community-powered process. We’d love for you to join us as we create lasting change for youth in Oklahoma County!
