Projects
Projects
The Think Tank Action-Series Model Approach:
The Policy Forum’s think tank activities specialize in a multi-layered analysis and multi-dimensional programming. We draw specific work objectives from a variety of inputs (media research, salons, conferences, retreats and other activities). We integrate these inputs with existing research (including research originally produced by Forum members) to identify key points that are either ignored or misunderstood in public policy debates.
We produce outputs in the form of salons, workshops, conferences, retreats, articles and other publications. And, we play a variety of roles in the production of television, radio and documentary film programs. Our goal is to facilitate the development of effective counter-narratives to the “conventional wisdom” of the media so as to capture the values of inclusion, equity and structural justice in public policy debates. Our research has been brought to bear in the activities we produce, the speakers and participants we work with, the background materials we develop, and the follow-up activities we facilitate. Our work in areas such as affirmative action and criminal justice illustrates how we combine a range of activities to pursue our goals.