This introductory program, which begins on 18 March 2013, explores the scientific foundations for effective risk communication. Participants will gain the skills necessary to communicate about risk to various audiences by working with different perspectives and encouraging more reasoned behavior among the people they are trying to influence and serve.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the key components that make up risk perception, the values and concerns brought by various audiences, and likely responses of these audiences to such risk issues as new technologies, facility siting, and new regulations
• Develop strategies to enhance understanding and trust amongst audiences while minimizing conflict on risk issues
• Craft organizational policies and messages responsive to audience risk concern

To learn more visit: https://ecpe.sph.harvard.edu/Risk-Communication