How do CARAT Teams work with other environmental justice groups?
CARAT Teams do not replace existing environmental justice activities.These teams collaborate with existing grassroots efforts to help coordinate and empower community-based organizations to raise awareness, mobilize their constituencies, and resolve environmental health problems. How can I form a CARAT Team in my city? • Contact your local CBTU chapter president • Host a CARAT Team organizing meeting with potential stakeholders • Develop operational guidelines for your chapterís CARAT Team • Establish and prioritize local environmental health issues • Form a liaison with the local Emergency Planning Committee • Develop strategies to raise community awareness and support for your issues • Identify educational institutions to serve as resources for research and education Which CBTU chapters currently host CARAT Teams? • Northern California • North Central New Jersey • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Jackson, Mississippi • Cincinnati, Ohio • Detroit, Michigan • Memphis, Tennessee • St.
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