The document outlines an advocacy skills training session for volunteers with LASSN (Leeds Asylum Seeker Support Network). The training covers the definition of advocacy, when asylum seekers and refugees may need advocacy support due to challenges they face, the values and skills of effective advocacy, how volunteers can apply advocacy in their roles, and where to find additional information and support. The agenda includes exploring advocacy through group discussions, videos, and role-playing examples. Contact information is provided for LASSN and other local advocacy resources.
Slides used by Craig Harris, VAST, at the Big Local ‘I'll do that - volunteering in Big Local areas' learning event, organised as part of the Local Trust programme of networking and learning events for Big Local residents. The event took place on Thursday 25 September 2014.
Mark Restall workshop at AVM 2016, helping volunteer managers understand the law. The session was a chance to ask questions on any legal issue relevant to volunteer management, aimed at those who need information on specific topics, or who have strategic responsibility for volunteering.
Why Join Rotary (Northside After Hours)Jody Dilday
The document summarizes reasons to join the Rotary Club, including friendship, business development, leadership opportunities, fun activities, an emphasis on ethics, a focus on service both locally and internationally. It then discusses specific service projects of the Northside Rotary Club, which include providing dictionaries to local schoolchildren and supporting various charitable causes through fundraising. The Northside club also organizes social and fellowship events for members.
Henderson House provides domestic violence and sexual assault services in Yamhill County, Oregon. In 2014, Henderson House sheltered over 2,200 individuals and families and provided over 4,400 advocacy services. Henderson House operates an emergency shelter and advocacy center that provides 24-hour crisis response, primary advocacy, support groups, community outreach, and volunteer and internship programs. The Executive Director looks forward to continuing services and developing new programs to support victims of domestic and sexual violence in the community.
The document outlines an advocacy skills training session for volunteers with LASSN (Leeds Asylum Seeker Support Network). The training covers the definition of advocacy, when asylum seekers and refugees may need advocacy support due to challenges they face, the values and skills of effective advocacy, how volunteers can apply advocacy in their roles, and where to find additional information and support. The agenda includes exploring advocacy through group discussions, videos, and role-playing examples. Contact information is provided for LASSN and other local advocacy resources.
Slides used by Craig Harris, VAST, at the Big Local ‘I'll do that - volunteering in Big Local areas' learning event, organised as part of the Local Trust programme of networking and learning events for Big Local residents. The event took place on Thursday 25 September 2014.
Mark Restall workshop at AVM 2016, helping volunteer managers understand the law. The session was a chance to ask questions on any legal issue relevant to volunteer management, aimed at those who need information on specific topics, or who have strategic responsibility for volunteering.
Why Join Rotary (Northside After Hours)Jody Dilday
The document summarizes reasons to join the Rotary Club, including friendship, business development, leadership opportunities, fun activities, an emphasis on ethics, a focus on service both locally and internationally. It then discusses specific service projects of the Northside Rotary Club, which include providing dictionaries to local schoolchildren and supporting various charitable causes through fundraising. The Northside club also organizes social and fellowship events for members.
Henderson House provides domestic violence and sexual assault services in Yamhill County, Oregon. In 2014, Henderson House sheltered over 2,200 individuals and families and provided over 4,400 advocacy services. Henderson House operates an emergency shelter and advocacy center that provides 24-hour crisis response, primary advocacy, support groups, community outreach, and volunteer and internship programs. The Executive Director looks forward to continuing services and developing new programs to support victims of domestic and sexual violence in the community.
The document summarizes efforts to combat human trafficking in massage parlors and brothels in Harris County, Texas. On February 21, 2013, sheriff's deputies arrested 16 employees during a raid of eight massage parlors. The district attorney accepted charges against those arrested. Fire code violations were also found. The sheriff and county attorney will take further action to prevent unwanted businesses involved in prostitution. The remainder of the document discusses providing housing, support, training and community engagement to help victims of sex trafficking.
This document provides annual reports from the chairman and chief executive of the Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service (hvoss). It summarizes hvoss's activities over the past year, which included providing support, advice, and training to over 450 local organizations, assisting 876 individuals in exploring volunteering opportunities, and helping organizations access around £1.8 million in funding. Key programs discussed include the volunteer center, development support, community engagement activities with the Police and Crime Commissioner, and transportation services like Community Wheels and the Minibus Link Scheme. The reports highlight hvoss's role in supporting the voluntary sector in Herefordshire.
Over recent years charities have increasingly come under criticism for not going far enough in demonstrating their ethics in everything they do. Whether it’s fundraising or service delivery, campaigning or working with corporate, the public expects charities to always reflect their charitable mission and values.
Rules and procedures are important, but often what are required are moral judgements. The difficulty of these can be reduced by the reference to an ethical framework or principles.
During this workshop, participants will:
Be given an overview of the ‘Charity Ethical Principles’ developed by NCVO
Hear from other sectors about their experience and the benefits of using a code of ethics
Have an opportunity to discuss how to use the principles to overcome their own ethical dilemmas
KAN-WIN is a nonprofit organization that provides culturally sensitive services to Asian survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It offers a 24-hour hotline, crisis counseling, case management, education programs, and advocacy services to empower survivors and build healthy relationships and communities. The organization aims to end gender-based violence through outreach, intervention, and helping survivors make informed decisions to find safety and stability.
Presented by the Voluntary Action Stoke-on-Trent's Sajid Hasjmi MBE.
Tackling the challenge of infrastructure for 2020 and beyond was the main theme the presentation.
Find out about details about the Evolve conference: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
This presentation was provided by Andrew Gerbitz and Joshua Ryf at the 2014 Wisconsin Employment First Conference on April 3, 2014.
Session description from the conference program: Learn about BPDD’s Take Your Legislator to Work Campaign and how you can get involved in 2014! If you have a job in the community, if you employ a person with a disability, or if you just know someone who is working in the community, this session is for you! During the Take Your Legislator to Work Campaign, legislators visit people with disabilities who have community-integrated jobs. During the visit, the legislator gets to experience first-hand how everyone wins when people with disabilities work in the community. 2014 will be the fourth year of the campaign and it is already spreading like wildfire throughout the state. After learning about this campaign, other states have even starting conducting campaigns of their own. Come to this session and learn how you can be part of this campaign that is working to raise awareness about Employment First in Wisconsin!
EPIC is a business plan for an organization called Epilepsy Instructors & Consultants that aims to help those with epilepsy. The summary outlines EPIC's organization structure including a board, fundraising team, and specialist team. It also discusses EPIC's resources such as government funding, volunteers, interns, and partnerships with companies and universities. EPIC plans events like a mud run and family fun run to raise awareness and funds. The future prospect of EPIC is to expand its team and hold more large-scale events to generate a steady revenue stream and further its mission of helping those with epilepsy.
FIRM is a nonprofit that serves refugees in Fresno, California. It assists over 6,500 refugees annually, primarily from the Hmong, Laotian, and Slavic communities. FIRM provides employment assistance, ESL classes, health programs, and other services to help refugees integrate into their new communities. Services are designed to support refugees during their first 5 years in the US and address common challenges like language barriers and lack of job skills. FIRM's mission is to share Christ's love and build hope by empowering refugees through relationship-focused outreach.
This document outlines the "Take Your Legislator to Work" campaign, which aims to educate legislators about the employability of people with disabilities through job site visits. The campaign happens each October in legislators' districts, where participants give tours of their workplaces and share their employment stories. Its goals are to demonstrate that community-integrated jobs are meaningful for people with disabilities and to strengthen advocacy on this issue.
Presentation as part of the talk delivered by PDG Rtn.Prithvi Raval for the 1st E-Meeting of Rotary E-Club of Bangalore District 3190 for the week: 20 June 2011 - 26 June 2011
This document outlines District 7490's response to Hurricane Sandy in 2012. It discusses the four step process of: 1) preparing before the disaster, 2) establishing communication methods, 3) collecting donations of cash, supplies, and gift cards, and 4) collaborating with other organizations. Specific actions taken by District 7490 included appointing disaster chairs, setting up donation drives, securing warehouses to store supplies, delivering supplies, and partnering with organizations like Rebuilding Together to assist with rebuilding efforts. Over $680,000 and supplies from around the world were donated and redistributed to impacted areas through these relief efforts.
The Muslim Women's Support Centre of WA (MWSC) was founded in 1987 to enhance the social wellbeing of Muslim women, youth, and their families. It aims to promote health, self-esteem, personal and spiritual growth, and positive relationships between the Muslim community and wider society. The MWSC provides a range of services including settlement support, parenting programs, women's education classes, youth activities, and material assistance. It also facilitates outreach programs and cultural awareness workshops for other service providers.
This document discusses the importance of civic participation and public service. It encourages citizens to get involved in their communities by knowing their elected representatives, attending meetings, and voicing opinions on issues. It suggests communicating with political candidates, learning about their platforms, and voting. The document also recommends serving on local boards and commissions to affect change and gain experience in public policy and leadership. The overall message is that citizens should engage with their government to improve schools, infrastructure, healthcare, public safety, and other community priorities.
RCS Fresno's mission is to end sexual violence and empower survivors. It aims to support survivors, raise awareness, and educate the community. Services include crisis counseling, therapy, and accompaniment. RCS serves all of Fresno County, especially low-income and minority groups. It collaborates with law enforcement, hospitals, and shelters. Services are confidential and provided regardless of ability to pay. SRASAC in England similarly aims to support survivors through counseling and referrals while maintaining confidentiality.
Do you work for VCSE organisation and do you sit on a cross sector board or partnership? If the answer is yes, then you will be interested in the excellent presentation with slide notes by Ross Diamond, Director of Redbridge CVS.
"Raising The Voice Of The VCS On Partnership Boards" was delivered by webinar on 24th June 2014 through the London For All programme.
Guildford Action started over 30 years ago as a support group for the unemployed. It has since expanded its services and now provides support through its Drop-In Centre and Guildford Action for Families program. The Drop-In Centre supports over 425 people per year dealing with issues like homelessness, poverty, and mental health challenges. Guildford Action for Families works with parents and children, providing support like school referral, parenting courses, and family activities. Together, Guildford Action's programs support over 1500 people in need in the community each year.
A description of the national "Village" movement providing assistance to seniors with various activities such as appointment assistance, rides, cooking, companionship etc, by people in their area.
Highlands village residents association inaugural meeting presentation 25.10.10helen0
This document summarizes the inaugural meeting of the Highlands Village Residents Association. It outlines some of the positives of living in Highlands Village, such as good schools and transport, but also identifies issues like a lack of community amenities and activities for teenagers. Concerns are raised about rowdy behavior from teenagers, speeding cars, littering and graffiti. Attendees discussed how to create stronger community ties, provide more amenities for youth, and improve the local environment. Next steps include circulating details about getting involved in the residents association and its committee.
Internal comms and volunteers | Internal Comms Group | 11 September 2018CharityComms
Nicola Kiess, head of internal comms at the Samaritans
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
High-quality services that respect people's dignity should have zero tolerance for abuse, treat all people with respect as if they were family, and provide personalized care that maintains people's independence, privacy, and self-esteem. The Dignity Challenge campaign encourages people to become Dignity Champions by signing up online at www.dignityincare.org.uk to learn more about improving local services and get ideas on how to help.
Newcastle on inclusion for children with disabilitiesCormac Russell
How do you build a bridge between children and young people who are labelled by their disabilities into the centre of community life? How do you build hospitable communities where such bridge building is common place? These are the questions we address in this presentation through the lens of Asset Based Community Development.
The Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network (PDSSN) was founded in 1987 to provide support and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome. Their mission is to ensure individuals with Down syndrome can pursue fulfilling lives and are valued members of the community. PDSSN offers various programs and events for families, including social gatherings, support groups, educational programs and scholarships. They work to raise awareness and advocate for inclusion. Major events include an annual Buddy Walk and fundraising dinner.
The document summarizes efforts to combat human trafficking in massage parlors and brothels in Harris County, Texas. On February 21, 2013, sheriff's deputies arrested 16 employees during a raid of eight massage parlors. The district attorney accepted charges against those arrested. Fire code violations were also found. The sheriff and county attorney will take further action to prevent unwanted businesses involved in prostitution. The remainder of the document discusses providing housing, support, training and community engagement to help victims of sex trafficking.
This document provides annual reports from the chairman and chief executive of the Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service (hvoss). It summarizes hvoss's activities over the past year, which included providing support, advice, and training to over 450 local organizations, assisting 876 individuals in exploring volunteering opportunities, and helping organizations access around £1.8 million in funding. Key programs discussed include the volunteer center, development support, community engagement activities with the Police and Crime Commissioner, and transportation services like Community Wheels and the Minibus Link Scheme. The reports highlight hvoss's role in supporting the voluntary sector in Herefordshire.
Over recent years charities have increasingly come under criticism for not going far enough in demonstrating their ethics in everything they do. Whether it’s fundraising or service delivery, campaigning or working with corporate, the public expects charities to always reflect their charitable mission and values.
Rules and procedures are important, but often what are required are moral judgements. The difficulty of these can be reduced by the reference to an ethical framework or principles.
During this workshop, participants will:
Be given an overview of the ‘Charity Ethical Principles’ developed by NCVO
Hear from other sectors about their experience and the benefits of using a code of ethics
Have an opportunity to discuss how to use the principles to overcome their own ethical dilemmas
KAN-WIN is a nonprofit organization that provides culturally sensitive services to Asian survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It offers a 24-hour hotline, crisis counseling, case management, education programs, and advocacy services to empower survivors and build healthy relationships and communities. The organization aims to end gender-based violence through outreach, intervention, and helping survivors make informed decisions to find safety and stability.
Presented by the Voluntary Action Stoke-on-Trent's Sajid Hasjmi MBE.
Tackling the challenge of infrastructure for 2020 and beyond was the main theme the presentation.
Find out about details about the Evolve conference: http://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
This presentation was provided by Andrew Gerbitz and Joshua Ryf at the 2014 Wisconsin Employment First Conference on April 3, 2014.
Session description from the conference program: Learn about BPDD’s Take Your Legislator to Work Campaign and how you can get involved in 2014! If you have a job in the community, if you employ a person with a disability, or if you just know someone who is working in the community, this session is for you! During the Take Your Legislator to Work Campaign, legislators visit people with disabilities who have community-integrated jobs. During the visit, the legislator gets to experience first-hand how everyone wins when people with disabilities work in the community. 2014 will be the fourth year of the campaign and it is already spreading like wildfire throughout the state. After learning about this campaign, other states have even starting conducting campaigns of their own. Come to this session and learn how you can be part of this campaign that is working to raise awareness about Employment First in Wisconsin!
EPIC is a business plan for an organization called Epilepsy Instructors & Consultants that aims to help those with epilepsy. The summary outlines EPIC's organization structure including a board, fundraising team, and specialist team. It also discusses EPIC's resources such as government funding, volunteers, interns, and partnerships with companies and universities. EPIC plans events like a mud run and family fun run to raise awareness and funds. The future prospect of EPIC is to expand its team and hold more large-scale events to generate a steady revenue stream and further its mission of helping those with epilepsy.
FIRM is a nonprofit that serves refugees in Fresno, California. It assists over 6,500 refugees annually, primarily from the Hmong, Laotian, and Slavic communities. FIRM provides employment assistance, ESL classes, health programs, and other services to help refugees integrate into their new communities. Services are designed to support refugees during their first 5 years in the US and address common challenges like language barriers and lack of job skills. FIRM's mission is to share Christ's love and build hope by empowering refugees through relationship-focused outreach.
This document outlines the "Take Your Legislator to Work" campaign, which aims to educate legislators about the employability of people with disabilities through job site visits. The campaign happens each October in legislators' districts, where participants give tours of their workplaces and share their employment stories. Its goals are to demonstrate that community-integrated jobs are meaningful for people with disabilities and to strengthen advocacy on this issue.
Presentation as part of the talk delivered by PDG Rtn.Prithvi Raval for the 1st E-Meeting of Rotary E-Club of Bangalore District 3190 for the week: 20 June 2011 - 26 June 2011
This document outlines District 7490's response to Hurricane Sandy in 2012. It discusses the four step process of: 1) preparing before the disaster, 2) establishing communication methods, 3) collecting donations of cash, supplies, and gift cards, and 4) collaborating with other organizations. Specific actions taken by District 7490 included appointing disaster chairs, setting up donation drives, securing warehouses to store supplies, delivering supplies, and partnering with organizations like Rebuilding Together to assist with rebuilding efforts. Over $680,000 and supplies from around the world were donated and redistributed to impacted areas through these relief efforts.
The Muslim Women's Support Centre of WA (MWSC) was founded in 1987 to enhance the social wellbeing of Muslim women, youth, and their families. It aims to promote health, self-esteem, personal and spiritual growth, and positive relationships between the Muslim community and wider society. The MWSC provides a range of services including settlement support, parenting programs, women's education classes, youth activities, and material assistance. It also facilitates outreach programs and cultural awareness workshops for other service providers.
This document discusses the importance of civic participation and public service. It encourages citizens to get involved in their communities by knowing their elected representatives, attending meetings, and voicing opinions on issues. It suggests communicating with political candidates, learning about their platforms, and voting. The document also recommends serving on local boards and commissions to affect change and gain experience in public policy and leadership. The overall message is that citizens should engage with their government to improve schools, infrastructure, healthcare, public safety, and other community priorities.
RCS Fresno's mission is to end sexual violence and empower survivors. It aims to support survivors, raise awareness, and educate the community. Services include crisis counseling, therapy, and accompaniment. RCS serves all of Fresno County, especially low-income and minority groups. It collaborates with law enforcement, hospitals, and shelters. Services are confidential and provided regardless of ability to pay. SRASAC in England similarly aims to support survivors through counseling and referrals while maintaining confidentiality.
Do you work for VCSE organisation and do you sit on a cross sector board or partnership? If the answer is yes, then you will be interested in the excellent presentation with slide notes by Ross Diamond, Director of Redbridge CVS.
"Raising The Voice Of The VCS On Partnership Boards" was delivered by webinar on 24th June 2014 through the London For All programme.
Guildford Action started over 30 years ago as a support group for the unemployed. It has since expanded its services and now provides support through its Drop-In Centre and Guildford Action for Families program. The Drop-In Centre supports over 425 people per year dealing with issues like homelessness, poverty, and mental health challenges. Guildford Action for Families works with parents and children, providing support like school referral, parenting courses, and family activities. Together, Guildford Action's programs support over 1500 people in need in the community each year.
A description of the national "Village" movement providing assistance to seniors with various activities such as appointment assistance, rides, cooking, companionship etc, by people in their area.
Highlands village residents association inaugural meeting presentation 25.10.10helen0
This document summarizes the inaugural meeting of the Highlands Village Residents Association. It outlines some of the positives of living in Highlands Village, such as good schools and transport, but also identifies issues like a lack of community amenities and activities for teenagers. Concerns are raised about rowdy behavior from teenagers, speeding cars, littering and graffiti. Attendees discussed how to create stronger community ties, provide more amenities for youth, and improve the local environment. Next steps include circulating details about getting involved in the residents association and its committee.
Internal comms and volunteers | Internal Comms Group | 11 September 2018CharityComms
Nicola Kiess, head of internal comms at the Samaritans
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
High-quality services that respect people's dignity should have zero tolerance for abuse, treat all people with respect as if they were family, and provide personalized care that maintains people's independence, privacy, and self-esteem. The Dignity Challenge campaign encourages people to become Dignity Champions by signing up online at www.dignityincare.org.uk to learn more about improving local services and get ideas on how to help.
Newcastle on inclusion for children with disabilitiesCormac Russell
How do you build a bridge between children and young people who are labelled by their disabilities into the centre of community life? How do you build hospitable communities where such bridge building is common place? These are the questions we address in this presentation through the lens of Asset Based Community Development.
The Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network (PDSSN) was founded in 1987 to provide support and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome. Their mission is to ensure individuals with Down syndrome can pursue fulfilling lives and are valued members of the community. PDSSN offers various programs and events for families, including social gatherings, support groups, educational programs and scholarships. They work to raise awareness and advocate for inclusion. Major events include an annual Buddy Walk and fundraising dinner.
HandsOn Greater Huntsville is a nonprofit that connects volunteers with community organizations in need. It was founded in 1969 and currently acts as a clearinghouse, facilitating over 3,000 volunteer opportunities annually between volunteers and over 175 nonprofit agencies. The organization believes that community problems can only be solved by people, so it works to mobilize volunteers and provide solutions to local challenges.
Parent Advocates Together (PAT) is an organization that provides independent peer and self advocacy support for parents, families, and carers of disabled dependents. PAT aims to ensure that these individuals are respected and listened to, involved in decisions that affect their lives, and have aspirations for their future. PAT offers advocacy services such as support, signposting to other services, sharing information to support decision making, and ensuring people's rights are respected.
The document discusses intimate partner violence (IPV) in LGBT communities. It notes that IPV occurs at similar or higher rates in same-sex relationships compared to heterosexual relationships. However, LGBT victims face unique barriers including a lack of understanding from services and fears of discrimination. Common myths about abuse are debunked, and professionals are advised to examine their own biases, respect disclosure choices, and learn about LGBT-affirming support networks.
This document discusses resources and advocacy for social justice work. It addresses both direct services, such as providing resources and referrals to those in need, as well as social justice advocacy, like legislative work. It provides examples of resources for direct services, such as food banks and shelters, and recommends establishing parish processes for social justice issues with involvement from the pastor and social justice committee. Case studies are presented as examples to brainstorm resources.
Pdssn power point final membership meeting - 1.17.14pdssn
The Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network (PDSSN) was founded in 1987 to enhance the lives of people with Down syndrome, provide information and support to families and professionals, and provide educational and social opportunities for members. PDSSN offers various programs and services for families of individuals with Down syndrome, including social gatherings, support groups, scholarships, and community advocacy. PDSSN's largest fundraiser is its annual Buddy Walk event held each October during Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
"Including people with disabilities..." Congregational Practice GuideKeith Dow
This document provides a guide for congregations to welcome people with developmental disabilities and their families. It discusses 14 potential supports that congregations could provide as reported helpful by parents of children with disabilities. For each support, the document gives the percentage of parents who found it helpful and the percentage whose congregations currently provide it. It then provides strategies congregations could take to implement each support. The supports discussed include undertaking disability awareness efforts, connecting families to resources, facilitating support groups, identifying advocates, offering respite care, and more. The goal is to help congregations strengthen inclusion and hospitality for people with disabilities.
NCompass Live - Sept. 20, 2017
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
Libraries in the United States have a long history of providing resources and educational programming to immigrants. Today, this role is especially relevant with the increasing immigrant population in addition to increasing uncertainty regarding the new administration’s policies on immigration. Libraries have a unique opportunity and responsibility to not only welcome our immigrant community members, but also to provide information and educational opportunities to protect and empower our immigrant friends, neighbors, and patrons.
Presenter: Mindy Rush Chipman, Senior Managing Attorney, Justice For Our Neighbors-Nebraska.
Community volunteering – grassroots activism or parochialism? - Richard UsherSWF
Community volunteering provides grassroots support for local communities and organizations. It often involves volunteering at a community center to improve the local area. Maintaining motivation of volunteers and accessing training can help volunteering efforts succeed. Case studies show that sourcing funding, utilizing assets, working with partners, and engaging new groups like youth can help community organizations thrive and demonstrate their value to the local community. Community volunteering is an important part of localism and provides a foundation for initiatives while depending on ongoing grant funding.
Connecting Older Adults To Local ResourcesKeenanScott
The Eldercare Locator connects older adults and their caregivers to local resources and services that can help them in several areas. By calling the Eldercare Locator at 1 (800) 677-1116 or visiting their website, older adults and caregivers can be connected to programs in their community that provide assistance with things like transportation, home-delivered meals, home modifications, caregiver support, adult day care, benefits counseling, and more. The Eldercare Locator is a national resource that was established by the U.S. Administration on Aging to connect people to area agencies and services for older adults.
The EU Kinship Care Project in Scotland developed a guide and online resource for kinship carers to help address support and information needs. The project team liaised with agencies and kinship carers to design the resource, which provides information on the assessment process, benefits, legal rights and national support services for three types of kinship carers. The resource received positive feedback from kinship carers and professionals for being informative, easy to understand and highlighting inconsistencies in kinship care support across Scotland. Lessons learned include a lack of awareness and recognition of kinship carers by the Scottish government and inconsistencies in support across local authorities.
Presentation made by Cormac Russell ABCD Institute faculty memeber, and ABCD Global Consulting at University of Limerick. May 2009. visit: www.abcdglobal.ie email cormac@nurturedevelopment.ie
This document discusses strategies for engaging Latino families and communities. It provides an overview of the organization PASOs, which works to improve health outcomes for Latinos in South Carolina. PASOs offers community education, helps families access resources, partners with other organizations, and trains promotoras (community health workers). The document then addresses specific questions about engaging Latinos, such as how to get them involved in advisory boards, hire bilingual staff, find local Latino networks, and form partnerships. The key recommendations are to work with PASOs for help with cultural competence, find the right people who can build trust, make programs accessible, and recognize that authentic engagement requires sustained time and effort.
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The document discusses asset-based community development and moving away from needs-based approaches. It argues for focusing on community assets like individuals' skills and gifts, local institutions, and physical spaces. An asset map identifies all these resources in a community. The document advocates empowering community members and leaders to solve problems themselves through relationships and taking responsibility rather than relying on outside agencies. It also discusses how to make services and organizations more accountable to the people and communities they serve.
Several organizations provide support to individuals leaving prison by helping with issues like housing, employment, education, and social exclusion. They offer services like advocacy, referrals to legal aid, mentoring connections to local churches, and guidance on disclosure of criminal records. Their goals are to help break the cycle of reoffending by providing the social and practical support needed for successful rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
The document discusses serving undocumented families who have children with disabilities. It describes the Federation for Children with Special Needs and Parents Reaching Out, organizations that provide support and resources to these families. They act as cultural brokers and collaborate with other groups serving Hispanic/Latino communities. Some challenges these families face are cultural and language barriers, access to services, and fears related to immigration status. The organizations aim to build trust and address needs through outreach, training on cultural competency, and sharing family stories.
The document outlines a plan to launch a website called KidsintheMiddle.org.uk in 2014 to provide online support and resources for children experiencing parental separation. Around 250,000 children in the UK are affected by parental separation each year, which can be traumatic and damaging, especially without proper support. Previous online support services for these children have closed due to issues with sustainability. The new website aims to connect children with peer support and counseling resources through an existing online platform, while also providing information to help children and parents understand the experience and impacts of separation. Founding partners including family lawyers and mediators have pledged funding and support to help launch and promote the initiative.
Taking Care Of Our Volunteers PresentationEmma Thompson
This document summarizes a meeting about taking care of volunteers. It includes an agenda, list of speakers and attendees, and summaries of presentations on volunteer recruitment, retention, appreciation, diversity, vulnerable volunteers, and corporate volunteering. Key points included using various methods to recruit and retain volunteers, such as timely responses, training, and showing appreciation through food, events, and verbal thanks. Presenters also discussed the impact of demographics on volunteering and strategies for engaging vulnerable or corporate volunteers.
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Over 65 million people have been displaced worldwide due to conflicts and persecution. Of those, over 21 million are refugees. From the third quarter of 2015 to the third quarter of 2016, the UK received over 33,000 asylum applications and approved nearly 9,000 successful applications. The top countries of origin for asylum seekers to the UK were Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Bangladesh, India, and Albania.
This document provides an overview of Grace Hosting at LASSN, a program that places asylum seekers and refugees in need of accommodation with volunteer hosts. It started in 2003 providing emergency overnight accommodation and expanded in 2013 to include longer term hosting of over a week or month-to-month. Referrals come through two partner agencies and guests are matched based on availability, location, experience and other factors. In 2015-2016 it hosted 89 guests through 106 hosts, providing over 2,800 nights of accommodation. Risk management procedures are in place for guests, hosts and properties.
The document discusses asylum seekers in Leeds, noting that only 3.4% of asylum seekers in the city are Syrian despite the large refugee crisis in Syria. It provides statistics on the nationalities of asylum applicants in the UK in the last quarter of 2015. It questions why there are so few Syrian asylum seekers in Leeds and examines the UK government's priorities regarding refugees. It also shares the results of a poll on how many refugees the UK should accept and discusses ways for citizens to support refugees and asylum seekers through organizations like Abigail Housing.
Annual Statistics for Grace Hosting April 15 to March 2016Jon Beech
Grace Hosting provided accommodation to 89 guests over a 1-year period from 2015-2016, with 106 volunteer hosts providing a total of 2,876 nights of accommodation through both emergency/short-term stays and longer-term stays. For emergency/short-term stays, 84 guests from 28 different countries stayed an average of 27 nights each with 89 hosts over 1,289 total nights, while 6 guests stayed an average of 176 nights each with 17 hosts over 1,587 total nights for longer stays.
Media bias in the portrayal of asylum seekers and refugees Jon Beech
This document summarizes research on media bias in the portrayal of asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. It finds that refugees and asylum seekers are rarely quoted in news articles and receive far more negative quotes from politicians than positive ones. The language used in media framing portrays asylum seekers and refugees as threats, cheats, or burdens. This biased coverage leads the general public to be confused and believe asylum seekers are bogus, flooding the country for benefits. As a result, politicians feel pressure to be seen as tough on immigration rather than addressing real issues, while asylum seekers and refugees suffer from a lack of trust and belief in their stories.
Families Under Pressure: Leeds Trinity March 16Jon Beech
The document discusses the difficulties faced by migrant families seeking asylum in the UK. It begins by defining refugees and asylum seekers, noting the key differences between the two groups. It then outlines some of the common reasons people flee their home countries to seek asylum, such as war, civil unrest, and persecution. The document emphasizes that, upon arriving in the UK, asylum seekers and refugees face numerous challenges, including not being able to work, lack of choice in housing, separation from family, and negative public perceptions. It further explains how raising children amidst this uncertainty and instability can compound existing difficulties. The last sections provide hypothetical scenarios of migrant families in crisis situations and discuss available sources of support.
This document appears to be a summary of the results of a survey conducted by LASSN Volunteers in 2015. It includes the following information:
- A total of 74 responses were received to the survey from June 12 to July 23, 2015.
- Questions in the survey covered volunteers' roles, length of service, type of support received, opinions on training and resources offered, and willingness to provide other assistance to LASSN.
- The majority of respondents answered most of the survey questions.
The document discusses asylum seekers in Leeds, noting that only 3.4% of asylum seekers in the city are Syrian despite the refugee crisis in Europe. It provides statistics on the nationalities of asylum applicants in the last quarter of 2015, showing that the largest groups are Iranian, Iraqi, Syrian, Eritrean and Afghan. Despite the Syrian civil war, few Syrian asylum seekers are in Leeds potentially due to the UK government's priorities. The document encourages supporting refugees and lobbying MPs to increase refugee support in Leeds.
LASSN volunteer training – the asylum journey April 2016Jon Beech
This document summarizes the training provided by Leeds Asylum Seekers' Support Network (LASSN) to volunteers. The training aims to help volunteers understand key concepts like the differences between refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants. It also provides an overview of the complex UK asylum system and process. The training covers topics such as where refugees come from, their journeys, the asylum application and appeals process, types of support provided, and risks of detention and destitution. Interactive exercises are used to help volunteers gain perspective on the difficult experiences and decisions faced by asylum seekers.
This document provides an overview of migration trends and data for Leeds. It summarizes statistics on arrivals to Leeds by country of origin over time. It also discusses programs to support migrants, including refugees resettling in Leeds from Syria. Challenges migrants may face are outlined, as well as opportunities migration brings. Resources are listed to help services support migrants.
This document summarizes the results of a survey conducted with 75 volunteers of LASSN in November 2015. It includes responses to 15 multiple choice and open-ended questions about the volunteers' roles, length of involvement, needed support and training, available resources, claiming expenses, and willingness to help LASSN in other ways. The survey aimed to understand how LASSN can better support and engage with volunteers.
Helping a survivor of trafficking or tortureJon Beech
A short presentation - with lots of embedded links - designed to assist volunteers at Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network respond to disclosure of trafficking or torture
LASSN - The Asylum Journey (Updated October 2013) Jon Beech
This document provides an overview and agenda for a volunteer training on assisting asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. It begins with introductions and then covers topics like definitions of key terms, common misconceptions about asylum seekers, statistics on asylum applications and refugee resettlement in the UK, the asylum application journey process, types of protection status, and access to services for asylum seekers and refugees. The training aims to inform volunteers about the realities of the asylum system and needs of those seeking protection in the UK.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
RFP for Reno's Community Assistance CenterThis Is Reno
Property appraisals completed in May for downtown Reno’s Community Assistance and Triage Centers (CAC) reveal that repairing the buildings to bring them back into service would cost an estimated $10.1 million—nearly four times the amount previously reported by city staff.
Indira awas yojana housing scheme renamed as PMAYnarinav14
Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) played a significant role in addressing rural housing needs in India. It emerged as a comprehensive program for affordable housing solutions in rural areas, predating the government’s broader focus on mass housing initiatives.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
karnataka housing board schemes . all schemesnarinav14
The Karnataka government, along with the central government’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), offers various housing schemes to cater to the diverse needs of citizens across the state. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the major housing schemes available in the Karnataka housing board for both urban and rural areas in 2024.
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
Contributi dei parlamentari del PD - Contributi L. 3/2019Partito democratico
DI SEGUITO SONO PUBBLICATI, AI SENSI DELL'ART. 11 DELLA LEGGE N. 3/2019, GLI IMPORTI RICEVUTI DALL'ENTRATA IN VIGORE DELLA SUDDETTA NORMA (31/01/2019) E FINO AL MESE SOLARE ANTECEDENTE QUELLO DELLA PUBBLICAZIONE SUL PRESENTE SITO
2. It can feel complicated
It seems to
change all the
time
No-one is in
charge of keeping
everything up to
date
Often, even the
things you think
should be up to
date are not
3. The range of help on offer
Advice & Advocacy
Campaigning and Activism
Children & Young People
Destitution
Education & Employment
Health
Housing & Furniture
Learning English
Legal Support
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans+
Mental Health
Money
Orientation & Integration
Social/Befriending
Refugee Community Organisations
Women’s Groups
5. signposting, signposting
plus, and referral
Signposting Signposting Plus Referral
Recognises unmet need Checks info is accurate and up to
date
Makes concrete arrangement to
attend
Suggests a place where this might
be met
Makes sure the person knows how
to get there – gives a map or phone
number
Ensures person knows who they will
be seeing and when
Gives details of how to contact Helps prepare the person for what
to expect
Explores potential
communication/support needs
Helps person to gather all the info
they are likely to need
Completes referral form
Checks outcome of referral
6. what to do if there isn’t
someone obvious who can help
Be aware of your own
limitations, and how this makes
you feel
Don’t give advice about things
you’re not sure of
Talk to the other people who
are helping
Try and signpost to generalist
providers – like Citizen’s Advice
Bureau
Don’t give people a false sense
of hope
7. where to find up-to-date
information
leedsmultiagency.org.uk – blog about asylum and
refugee organisations in Leeds
leedsdirectory.org – general support services in
Leeds
leedsmhdirectory.co.uk – mental health support in
Leeds
lel.help – comprehensive list of places to learn
English in Leeds
migrationyorkshire.org.uk – limited but up to date
info on asylum and refugee organisations in Leeds
& beyond
lassn.org.uk/directory – out-of-date asylum and
refugee organisations in Leeds
oisc.gov.uk – find an approved immigration adviser
8. where to find up-to-date
information part 2
Leeds Refugee Forum – a great place to find
small refugee community organisations and
groups for people from particular backgrounds
Leeds Migrant Access Project – here’s a link to
their activities in February 16 – but these will
change all the time. For more information about
the activities of the Migrant Access Proejct
Volunteers, contact pria.bhabra@leeds.gov.uk
A 3 page guide to Services in Leeds by Welcome
to Leeds/RETAS/City of Sanctuary – published
January 16