Labor of Love: A PhotoVoice Project
What is PhotoVoice
Photovoice is a critical participatory action research (CPAR) approach that uses photography and storytelling to amplify community voices and inspire action for social justice.
About the Project
Our photovoice project began in spring 2021 when a group of social work Ph.D. students partnered with six peer workers to share their experiences providing harm reduction outreach in NYC during the beginning of COVID-19.
What WE FOUND
Together, the photographs and stories captured what we came to call peer workers’ Labor of Love.
Short-form
Full-length
How to Take Action
Support the Peer Network’s Labor of Love by advocating for the demands in the William J. Robertson Equity & Inclusivity Act to promote peer labor equity.
You can also donate directly to PNNY to support their ongoing outreach and advocacy efforts.
The Team
Peer Researchers (pictured from right to left): William Robertson, Althea Matthews, Hiawatha Collins, Jeannette Mathews, Rachel Arana, Marilyn Reyes
Student Researchers: Bethany C. Medley, Sara E. Landers, Lyla S. Yang
Dissemination Support: Mary Russo, Dget Downey, Florence Craft, Daniel Parker, Terrell Jones, Francisco Rodriguez, Will Jr.
Questions?
Contact Bethany at bethanycmedley@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to host an event to showcase our project and support PNNY's advocacy efforts.