Inappropriate Program Focus: Priority
problems may not be selected for intervention because some members of the
community perceive something else is more important, e.g., believing marihuana
related traffic crashes rather than alcohol related crashes are a greater
problem. This can lead to resources being directed to a problem that has
relatively limited impact in the community.
Alternatively, too many priorities
may be selected, resulting in a lack of focus for the program, or ongoing
commitment. Difficulties can also occur if a community member persists in
advocating priority for an issue that she or he alone has a vested interest in.
