Whether it is referred to as Social and Behavior Change (SBC) or not, supporting local communities to adopt new individual behaviors or shift social norms is fundamental to all the work that CRS aims to achieve, across all program sectors. CRS Social and Behavior Change Guide is a practical tool to guide CRS’ SBC work across all program sectors. The document provides:

• An understanding of basic principles of human behavior and social change.
• Definitions of key terms and concepts.
• Explanation of the essential steps in the social and behavior change process.
• Description of key, evidence-based, effective SBC processes.
• Checklists and templates to guide teams through planning and implementation of SBC steps and practices.
• A curated list of resources for staff to consult for more detailed guidance on specific topics.

Please click here to download the corresponding template.