Presentation given by Anna Page and Mimi Butt
St Mungo’s Broadway, UK, at the 2015 FEANTSA Policy Conference, "Homelessness, A Local Phenomenon with a European Dimension: Key Steps to Connect Communities to Europe", Paris City Hall, 19 June 2015
1. The document discusses developing a gender-sensitive approach to resettling girls and young women leaving custody. It highlights that girls often have different pathways into offending compared to boys, such as experiences of trauma, victimization, and fragile relationships.
2. A gender-prism model is proposed that incorporates both gender-neutral resettlement principles and gender-responsive interventions that address the particular vulnerabilities and relationship needs of girls. This includes trauma-informed care, empowering girls in planning their futures, and fostering caring relationships with professionals.
3. Questions are raised about how to recognize the differences girls face in resettlement, implications for services both in and out of custody, and overcoming obstacles to promoting girls'
The document discusses a group project on violence against women. The group's rationale is that violence against women is personally and professionally important. They conducted research through internet searches, books, and a survey. Their research found high rates of violence, its human and financial costs, and that certain groups like indigenous and disabled women experience even greater rates. The group held several action plans like participating in an International Women's Day rally, interviewing a women's shelter, writing letters to ministers, creating an awareness pamphlet, and holding a bake sale and workshop. They donated funds raised to the shelter and advocated for issues like equal pay and education programs.
The document discusses the concept of an independent woman. It provides definitions and examples of independence. An independent woman is defined as one who fears society's judgement but prioritizes her own happiness and believes she can have a successful career as well as love and commitment. She defines her own path regardless of social norms. Examples given include women starting their own businesses, pursuing education, and living independently while still embracing femininity and caregiving roles. Overall the document explores what truly makes a woman independent from societal expectations.
This document outlines the vision and work of Vizhiththezhu, an organization working to prevent and end homelessness. Their vision is for disadvantaged communities to have greater control over their lives and socioeconomic conditions. They run a shelter called Aravanaipagam and work to reintegrate residents with their families or refer them to other services. Common reasons for homelessness include poverty, lack of support, domestic violence, and mental illness. Vizhiththezhu employs various strategies like counseling, skills training, and family outreach to help residents reintegrate or find appropriate placements. They have successfully reintegrated over 75 individuals and referred 34 others to mental health or elderly facilities.
Hold_your_head_up_girl_and_youll_go_farGail Wilson
This document summarizes research on gender equality and criminal justice responses for young women. It notes that young women who offend often have experiences of victimization including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Their pathways into the criminal justice system are related to factors like family breakdown, trauma, exploitation, mental health issues, and drug and alcohol misuse. While many young women commit non-violent crimes, the criminal justice system tends to criminalize their risky behaviors. The document calls for more gender-sensitive and welfare-oriented approaches to rehabilitate young women and prevent the generational cycle of offending.
Losing and Finding a Home - research launchphilipabrown
Presentation that accompanied the launch of the final report from this 2 year ESRC funded project at the Mitchell Arts Centre in Stoke-on-Trent in May 2012.
1. The document discusses developing a gender-sensitive approach to resettling girls and young women leaving custody. It highlights that girls often have different pathways into offending compared to boys, such as experiences of trauma, victimization, and fragile relationships.
2. A gender-prism model is proposed that incorporates both gender-neutral resettlement principles and gender-responsive interventions that address the particular vulnerabilities and relationship needs of girls. This includes trauma-informed care, empowering girls in planning their futures, and fostering caring relationships with professionals.
3. Questions are raised about how to recognize the differences girls face in resettlement, implications for services both in and out of custody, and overcoming obstacles to promoting girls'
The document discusses a group project on violence against women. The group's rationale is that violence against women is personally and professionally important. They conducted research through internet searches, books, and a survey. Their research found high rates of violence, its human and financial costs, and that certain groups like indigenous and disabled women experience even greater rates. The group held several action plans like participating in an International Women's Day rally, interviewing a women's shelter, writing letters to ministers, creating an awareness pamphlet, and holding a bake sale and workshop. They donated funds raised to the shelter and advocated for issues like equal pay and education programs.
The document discusses the concept of an independent woman. It provides definitions and examples of independence. An independent woman is defined as one who fears society's judgement but prioritizes her own happiness and believes she can have a successful career as well as love and commitment. She defines her own path regardless of social norms. Examples given include women starting their own businesses, pursuing education, and living independently while still embracing femininity and caregiving roles. Overall the document explores what truly makes a woman independent from societal expectations.
This document outlines the vision and work of Vizhiththezhu, an organization working to prevent and end homelessness. Their vision is for disadvantaged communities to have greater control over their lives and socioeconomic conditions. They run a shelter called Aravanaipagam and work to reintegrate residents with their families or refer them to other services. Common reasons for homelessness include poverty, lack of support, domestic violence, and mental illness. Vizhiththezhu employs various strategies like counseling, skills training, and family outreach to help residents reintegrate or find appropriate placements. They have successfully reintegrated over 75 individuals and referred 34 others to mental health or elderly facilities.
Hold_your_head_up_girl_and_youll_go_farGail Wilson
This document summarizes research on gender equality and criminal justice responses for young women. It notes that young women who offend often have experiences of victimization including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Their pathways into the criminal justice system are related to factors like family breakdown, trauma, exploitation, mental health issues, and drug and alcohol misuse. While many young women commit non-violent crimes, the criminal justice system tends to criminalize their risky behaviors. The document calls for more gender-sensitive and welfare-oriented approaches to rehabilitate young women and prevent the generational cycle of offending.
Losing and Finding a Home - research launchphilipabrown
Presentation that accompanied the launch of the final report from this 2 year ESRC funded project at the Mitchell Arts Centre in Stoke-on-Trent in May 2012.
The document discusses the school-to-prison pipeline and how zero tolerance policies disproportionately impact minority students by suspending and expelling them at higher rates. This push-out effect increases dropout rates and can lead students into the juvenile justice system. The document advocates for restorative justice practices in schools as an alternative to punishments like suspension. Restorative justice focuses on repairing harm, involving all stakeholders, and transforming relationships. Examples of successful restorative justice programs at two schools in California are provided.
Action For Homelessness From Faith Communitiesmfateh123
The document discusses the MultiFaith Alliance to End Homelessness (MFATEH), an organization that advocates to end homelessness in Toronto through education and advocacy. It provides information on trends in homelessness, the role of government in addressing the issue, and why addressing homelessness is important. It also describes how readers can get involved with MFATEH by becoming a member or endorser to support its advocacy and education efforts.
This document provides information about homelessness in Billings, Montana. It defines homelessness according to HUD and presents data on the extent and characteristics of the homeless population in Billings from 2006-2014. On average, there are over 700 homeless individuals in Billings annually, with the majority being male, between 31-50 years old, and having lived in the community for over 5 years. The document also examines causes of homelessness such as lack of affordable housing and living wages as well as health issues, and outlines efforts by the Mayor's Committee on Homelessness to develop a comprehensive plan to address homelessness in the community.
This document discusses gender-based violence and defines key terms. It notes that sex is biologically determined while gender is socially constructed and refers to the roles, behaviors and expectations placed upon men and women in a given society. Gender-based violence refers to violence that occurs due to unequal power relations between genders. Various types of violence against women are outlined, as well as the physical, psychological and reproductive consequences. Challenging gender-based violence requires changing social norms, increasing support services, and advocating for protective legislation.
This document discusses domestic violence and presents information from a socio drama on the topic. It defines domestic violence as a pattern of abusive behavior used to gain power and control over an intimate partner. It describes domestic violence as physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions intended to intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, hurt, injure, or wound a partner. It notes that domestic violence can affect anyone and occurs in both opposite-sex and same-sex relationships. The document then provides statistics on domestic violence from Barbados, including that 27% of Barbadians were aware of incidents, 86% of reported cases involved male violence against women, and 21% of
Covers the causes, theories and recommendations for domestic violence. Also has many real life domestic violence stories that has occurred in Pakistan.
This document discusses homelessness and programs to aid the homeless in various cities. It provides statistics on homelessness in places like Philadelphia showing that in 2004 there were 900 homeless families and 2200 homeless children with the majority being single black or Hispanic women. It also discusses a program in Philadelphia that provided housing and services to 205 formerly homeless families, with over 90 families obtaining independent housing and many participating in education or job programs. The document advocates for the "Housing First" approach of providing housing to the homeless before other services and notes both the benefits and criticisms of this model.
The document discusses issues faced by homeless people in Australia. It notes that around 100,000 Australians are estimated to be homeless on a given night, including young people, families, those with mental illnesses or substance abuse issues. The homeless have significant needs like housing, healthcare, education and employment assistance but lack resources to access these services. Improving access to support services can help the homeless gain housing and skills to exit homelessness.
The document discusses types and perceptions of discrimination in Turkey based on a survey of over 1,000 people. Key findings include:
- Nearly a quarter of respondents said discrimination is widely experienced in Turkey, while close to half said it is partly common.
- Perceptions of discrimination differed by income and education levels. Discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, and treatment of refugees/immigrants were also issues identified. Victims of discrimination are encouraged to seek help from associations that support equal rights.
The document discusses the Center's workshops and advocacy efforts regarding violence prevention and breast cancer awareness. It also outlines PAAVE's training program and definitions of sexual assault, consent, statistics on victimization, the effects of assault on victims, and ways to rethink violence and coercion.
C:\Documents And Settings\U Ser Xp\Desktop\Imp Neha\New Ppt NehaRidhi Mehta
Eve teasing refers to sexual harassment or molestation of women by men, while Adam teasing refers to the harassment of men by women. The document discusses the characteristics, types, perpetrators, impacts, and laws related to Eve and Adam teasing among college students in India. A study found that Eve teasing was more common than Adam teasing, with women facing more verbal, visual, and physical harassment. Many victims start taking safety precautions, but awareness of anti-harassment laws remains low. Excessive Eve or Adam teasing can have long-lasting psychological impacts and in some cases has led to deaths.
Homelessness refers to people without permanent housing such as a house or apartment. While homelessness has existed since the 1640s, it was exacerbated by cuts to housing programs in the 1980s. Common causes of homelessness include loss of income, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse. Those experiencing homelessness often have health problems, substance abuse issues, and higher rates of crime and suicide. Services that can help the homeless population include employment assistance, housing, mental health and substance abuse treatment, food banks, and shelters. However, providers face challenges like lack of shelter space and funding as well as clients' lack of skills or untreated conditions. Effective interventions include referrals to services, assistance obtaining IDs, and motivational
Young girls in the Vingunguti ward of Dar es Salaam engage in transactional sex due to poverty, putting them at high risk of HIV infection. Youth living with HIV also face stigma through labels like "walking dead body". Girls as young as 13 are already mothers, limiting their education. A youth theatre group conducts discussions on sexual health, life skills, and peer education to address discrimination, lack of information, and unemployment. Their performances and discussions aim to promote communication, community support, and healthy behaviors. Recommendations include expanding education on sexual health, gender issues, and entrepreneurship skills while also providing livelihood opportunities and healthcare services.
The document discusses a proposed social innovation called Street Companion that aims to improve healthcare for homeless individuals. It consists of 4 main components: 1) A street team that uses portable medical equipment and mobile devices to conduct health checks and connect homeless individuals to care, 2) A medical professional who provides remote diagnoses and advice, 3) A medical cloud for storing data, and 4) A smartphone app for homeless individuals to access services, health information, and receive messages of help and advice. The goal is to give homeless people better access to healthcare, develop relationships with providers, and help them connect to social services through a mobile health solution.
The document discusses the gay and lesbian community. It notes that sexual orientation involves attraction to the same sex. Being gay or lesbian spans all socioeconomic classes and identities. The community has unique needs around security, safety, self-esteem, and identity. Services are underutilized due to fear of judgment. Education often relies on anonymous internet sources due to school difficulties. Workplace discrimination is common. As acceptance has grown, the community has developed businesses and media representation, helping foster pride and identity. Groups provide support for safety, security, and addressing issues like self-esteem.
Counselors must be aware of the diverse types of students they serve, including those who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. The counseling approach should focus on understanding what stage of acceptance the client is at regarding their sexual orientation. Common issues LGBT students face include identity confusion, anxiety, depression, abuse, and academic problems. Counselors should work to make institutional changes to support LGBT students and ensure a safe environment through policies, awareness programs, and resources.
A woman from Bangladesh describes her hesitation to protest domestic violence due to social consequences. She fears being blamed by her community for not enduring the violence silently. This lack of ability to speak up causes her great mental anguish. Domestic violence prevents women's empowerment by enforcing social norms through threats to victims and their families.
Combating youth homelessness in Canada: what lessons for EuropeFEANTSA
Presentation given by Stephen Gaetz, York University, Toronto (Canada) at the 2013 FEANTSA Conference "Investing in young people to prevent a lost generation:
policy and practice in addressing youth homelessness" http://feantsa.org/spip.php?article1596&lang=en
A research perspective on causes and triggers of youth homelessness: what les...FEANTSA
Presentation given by Deborah Quilgars, European Observatory on Homelessness and Centre for Housing Policy at University of York (EU) at the 2013 FEANTSA conference, "Investing in young people to prevent a lost generation: policy and practice in addressing youth homelessness"
http://feantsa.org/spip.php?article1596&lang=en
The document discusses the school-to-prison pipeline and how zero tolerance policies disproportionately impact minority students by suspending and expelling them at higher rates. This push-out effect increases dropout rates and can lead students into the juvenile justice system. The document advocates for restorative justice practices in schools as an alternative to punishments like suspension. Restorative justice focuses on repairing harm, involving all stakeholders, and transforming relationships. Examples of successful restorative justice programs at two schools in California are provided.
Action For Homelessness From Faith Communitiesmfateh123
The document discusses the MultiFaith Alliance to End Homelessness (MFATEH), an organization that advocates to end homelessness in Toronto through education and advocacy. It provides information on trends in homelessness, the role of government in addressing the issue, and why addressing homelessness is important. It also describes how readers can get involved with MFATEH by becoming a member or endorser to support its advocacy and education efforts.
This document provides information about homelessness in Billings, Montana. It defines homelessness according to HUD and presents data on the extent and characteristics of the homeless population in Billings from 2006-2014. On average, there are over 700 homeless individuals in Billings annually, with the majority being male, between 31-50 years old, and having lived in the community for over 5 years. The document also examines causes of homelessness such as lack of affordable housing and living wages as well as health issues, and outlines efforts by the Mayor's Committee on Homelessness to develop a comprehensive plan to address homelessness in the community.
This document discusses gender-based violence and defines key terms. It notes that sex is biologically determined while gender is socially constructed and refers to the roles, behaviors and expectations placed upon men and women in a given society. Gender-based violence refers to violence that occurs due to unequal power relations between genders. Various types of violence against women are outlined, as well as the physical, psychological and reproductive consequences. Challenging gender-based violence requires changing social norms, increasing support services, and advocating for protective legislation.
This document discusses domestic violence and presents information from a socio drama on the topic. It defines domestic violence as a pattern of abusive behavior used to gain power and control over an intimate partner. It describes domestic violence as physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions intended to intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, hurt, injure, or wound a partner. It notes that domestic violence can affect anyone and occurs in both opposite-sex and same-sex relationships. The document then provides statistics on domestic violence from Barbados, including that 27% of Barbadians were aware of incidents, 86% of reported cases involved male violence against women, and 21% of
Covers the causes, theories and recommendations for domestic violence. Also has many real life domestic violence stories that has occurred in Pakistan.
This document discusses homelessness and programs to aid the homeless in various cities. It provides statistics on homelessness in places like Philadelphia showing that in 2004 there were 900 homeless families and 2200 homeless children with the majority being single black or Hispanic women. It also discusses a program in Philadelphia that provided housing and services to 205 formerly homeless families, with over 90 families obtaining independent housing and many participating in education or job programs. The document advocates for the "Housing First" approach of providing housing to the homeless before other services and notes both the benefits and criticisms of this model.
The document discusses issues faced by homeless people in Australia. It notes that around 100,000 Australians are estimated to be homeless on a given night, including young people, families, those with mental illnesses or substance abuse issues. The homeless have significant needs like housing, healthcare, education and employment assistance but lack resources to access these services. Improving access to support services can help the homeless gain housing and skills to exit homelessness.
The document discusses types and perceptions of discrimination in Turkey based on a survey of over 1,000 people. Key findings include:
- Nearly a quarter of respondents said discrimination is widely experienced in Turkey, while close to half said it is partly common.
- Perceptions of discrimination differed by income and education levels. Discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, and treatment of refugees/immigrants were also issues identified. Victims of discrimination are encouraged to seek help from associations that support equal rights.
The document discusses the Center's workshops and advocacy efforts regarding violence prevention and breast cancer awareness. It also outlines PAAVE's training program and definitions of sexual assault, consent, statistics on victimization, the effects of assault on victims, and ways to rethink violence and coercion.
C:\Documents And Settings\U Ser Xp\Desktop\Imp Neha\New Ppt NehaRidhi Mehta
Eve teasing refers to sexual harassment or molestation of women by men, while Adam teasing refers to the harassment of men by women. The document discusses the characteristics, types, perpetrators, impacts, and laws related to Eve and Adam teasing among college students in India. A study found that Eve teasing was more common than Adam teasing, with women facing more verbal, visual, and physical harassment. Many victims start taking safety precautions, but awareness of anti-harassment laws remains low. Excessive Eve or Adam teasing can have long-lasting psychological impacts and in some cases has led to deaths.
Homelessness refers to people without permanent housing such as a house or apartment. While homelessness has existed since the 1640s, it was exacerbated by cuts to housing programs in the 1980s. Common causes of homelessness include loss of income, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse. Those experiencing homelessness often have health problems, substance abuse issues, and higher rates of crime and suicide. Services that can help the homeless population include employment assistance, housing, mental health and substance abuse treatment, food banks, and shelters. However, providers face challenges like lack of shelter space and funding as well as clients' lack of skills or untreated conditions. Effective interventions include referrals to services, assistance obtaining IDs, and motivational
Young girls in the Vingunguti ward of Dar es Salaam engage in transactional sex due to poverty, putting them at high risk of HIV infection. Youth living with HIV also face stigma through labels like "walking dead body". Girls as young as 13 are already mothers, limiting their education. A youth theatre group conducts discussions on sexual health, life skills, and peer education to address discrimination, lack of information, and unemployment. Their performances and discussions aim to promote communication, community support, and healthy behaviors. Recommendations include expanding education on sexual health, gender issues, and entrepreneurship skills while also providing livelihood opportunities and healthcare services.
The document discusses a proposed social innovation called Street Companion that aims to improve healthcare for homeless individuals. It consists of 4 main components: 1) A street team that uses portable medical equipment and mobile devices to conduct health checks and connect homeless individuals to care, 2) A medical professional who provides remote diagnoses and advice, 3) A medical cloud for storing data, and 4) A smartphone app for homeless individuals to access services, health information, and receive messages of help and advice. The goal is to give homeless people better access to healthcare, develop relationships with providers, and help them connect to social services through a mobile health solution.
The document discusses the gay and lesbian community. It notes that sexual orientation involves attraction to the same sex. Being gay or lesbian spans all socioeconomic classes and identities. The community has unique needs around security, safety, self-esteem, and identity. Services are underutilized due to fear of judgment. Education often relies on anonymous internet sources due to school difficulties. Workplace discrimination is common. As acceptance has grown, the community has developed businesses and media representation, helping foster pride and identity. Groups provide support for safety, security, and addressing issues like self-esteem.
Counselors must be aware of the diverse types of students they serve, including those who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. The counseling approach should focus on understanding what stage of acceptance the client is at regarding their sexual orientation. Common issues LGBT students face include identity confusion, anxiety, depression, abuse, and academic problems. Counselors should work to make institutional changes to support LGBT students and ensure a safe environment through policies, awareness programs, and resources.
A woman from Bangladesh describes her hesitation to protest domestic violence due to social consequences. She fears being blamed by her community for not enduring the violence silently. This lack of ability to speak up causes her great mental anguish. Domestic violence prevents women's empowerment by enforcing social norms through threats to victims and their families.
Combating youth homelessness in Canada: what lessons for EuropeFEANTSA
Presentation given by Stephen Gaetz, York University, Toronto (Canada) at the 2013 FEANTSA Conference "Investing in young people to prevent a lost generation:
policy and practice in addressing youth homelessness" http://feantsa.org/spip.php?article1596&lang=en
A research perspective on causes and triggers of youth homelessness: what les...FEANTSA
Presentation given by Deborah Quilgars, European Observatory on Homelessness and Centre for Housing Policy at University of York (EU) at the 2013 FEANTSA conference, "Investing in young people to prevent a lost generation: policy and practice in addressing youth homelessness"
http://feantsa.org/spip.php?article1596&lang=en
Applying a global approach to youth homelessness: The House for Youth in Leeu...FEANTSA
The document discusses a House of Youth program in Prague that aims to prevent homelessness among young people in Europe. The program provides residential care, housing, job training, and support to help 20 homeless youth ages develop independence and pursue their talents and dreams. It takes a comprehensive approach through cooperation among social services, shelters, and programs to assist youth through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The target population involves homeless youth with issues like debt, addiction, disabilities, or lack of social support who are at risk of long-term problems. The program provides guidance, individualized plans, crisis assistance, budgeting help, and temporary housing and networks to help youth become self-supporting.
Reducing youth homelessness in times of budgetary constraints: the case of Sc...FEANTSA
Presentation given by Robert Aldridge of Homeless Action Scotland (U.K.) at the 2013 FEANTSA conference, "Investing in young people to prevent a lost generation: policy and practice in addressing youth homelessness"
http://feantsa.org/spip.php?article1596&lang=en
Meeting the physical and mental health needs of young homeless peopleFEANTSA
Presentation given by Val Keen of Depaul U.K at the 2013 FEANTSA conference, "Investing in young people to prevent a lost generation: policy and practice in addressing youth homelessness"
http://feantsa.org/spip.php?article1596&lang=en
Diploma. ii es unit 2.1 environment ecology and ecosystemRai University
This document discusses various topics related to ecology and ecosystems. It begins by defining ecology as the scientific study of interactions between organisms and their environment. It then discusses ecosystems, which include all organisms and abiotic factors in a given area. Examples of ecosystems covered include forests, grasslands, deserts, aquatic, and estuarine ecosystems. The document also discusses ecological concepts like food chains, food webs, trophic levels, ecological pyramids, ecological succession, and the functions of natural ecosystems.
Individualization is increasing the opportunities for individuals to influence and shape their own lives through personal choices. While traditions and social norms once dictated many aspects of life, individuals now have more freedom to choose their education, career, lifestyle, and how they present themselves. However, factors like genetics, family background, and social environment still place limits on individual freedom and choice. The report explores how individualization is manifesting in society and increasing, but does not assume individuals have complete or unlimited freedom to choose their own path.
The document discusses programs and services for the homeless population. It begins by addressing common stereotypes about homelessness, then defines what constitutes being homeless according to HUD. Some key statistics are provided about the number of homeless individuals nationally. It also discusses the leading causes of homelessness and where homeless people often live. The majority of the document describes different therapeutic recreation programs offered through Mecklenburg County Park and Rec for homeless individuals of all ages, including goals of each program. These programs address needs like health and wellness, creative expression, mentoring, and building life skills.
Homelessness has many underlying causes beyond just drugs and alcohol. There are two main categories of homelessness - episodic and chronic. Episodic homelessness is temporary, usually due to a lack of jobs or domestic violence. Chronic homelessness is a long-term condition often associated with mental illness, addiction, or health problems combined with a lack of social support and failed government policies. Throughout history, periods of industrialization and deinstitutionalization have exacerbated homelessness by disrupting traditional support systems and job opportunities. While homelessness affects all areas, those most at risk tend to be non-white, from female-headed or large families, between 14-25 or over 65, with less than 8 years of education
This document outlines the syllabus and important concepts for the Ecology & Ecosystems unit. It covers topics like introduction to ecology, ecosystem structure and function, components of ecosystems including producers, consumers, and decomposers. It also discusses biogeochemical cycles like carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, etc. and energy flow within ecosystems. Other topics covered are food chains, ecological pyramids, and different ecosystem types. The document provides definitions and explanations of key terminology used in ecology. It also includes important questions related to the syllabus.
Living with Historical Childhood Sexual AbuseBASPCAN
This document describes Maxine Robinson's experience of childhood sexual abuse and its long-term effects. It details the abuse she experienced from age 8, the psychological and physical health consequences that persisted into adulthood, and her struggles with mental health, addiction, self-harm and suicidal behaviors. It also examines who could have helped prevent or intervene in the abuse and analyzes her case to understand how professionals and services failed to protect her as a child.
This document provides information about a training program on gender sensitivity in the asylum process run by IARS, an international think tank. The training focuses on the impact of gender-based violence on refugee and asylum-seeking women. It aims to increase gender sensitivity when dealing with such women. The document defines key terms, outlines principles of good practice, and lists services that can provide support to women who have experienced gender-based violence.
Between 2007-2014, over 43,000 women in the UK lost custody of their children due to care proceedings. Around 24% of these women experienced repeat proceedings within 7 years. Young and teenage mothers are most at risk of multiple proceedings. Pause aims to break this cycle by providing holistic support for up to 18 months, focusing on issues like mental health, substance abuse, and unstable housing that often underlie the loss of children. The program costs around £14,000 per woman, but this is much lower than the £27,000-43,000 cost of a single adoption case, with the potential for even greater savings by preventing future proceedings.
The document discusses signs of an abusive relationship, asking if one feels their partner does not value their thoughts/feelings, if they feel they cannot do anything right, or are unable to make their own decisions. It suggests that no one deserves to be in an abusive relationship. Abuse can negatively impact one's health, self-esteem and safety. National statistics on abuse prevalence in Canada are provided to emphasize it is a widespread problem.
Welfare, lone mothers and policy advocacy illustrating the power of collabora...Merlien Institute
The document outlines a collaborative research project between universities and community partners that studied the experiences of lone mothers relying on social assistance. Through qualitative interviews and focus groups with over 100 lone mothers over 4 years, the project found that low welfare benefits, lack of affordable childcare and limited education and training options hampered women's ability to achieve financial security. The research led to various policy advocacy initiatives and helped empower many of the lone mother research assistants involved in the project to become activists for reforming social assistance policies.
The document discusses P.A.A.V.E (Peers Advocating for Anti-Violence Education), a peer education program at UNLV's Jean Nidetch Women's Center. P.A.A.V.E trains student volunteers through an 18-hour program on domestic violence, sexual assault, and provides presentations to campus classes. It shares statistics on violence against women in Nevada and discusses the effects violence can have on victims. The document also lists contact information for the Women's Center and advocates.
This document discusses advocacy efforts to raise awareness of domestic violence against women. It outlines a plan to hold an advocacy event at a local church to distribute information and allow survivors to share their stories. The group will collect signatures of support, distribute pamphlets, and provide referrals to community services. Follow-up plans include continuing community outreach, education, and using social media to spread awareness of domestic violence and support available for victims.
This document provides an overview of an organization that provides integrated health and social care services in Cumbria and Lancashire. It discusses the organization's strategy, purpose, and model of service delivery. The model focuses on four main program areas - mental health and emotional wellbeing, women at risk, learning and development, and community outreach. It provides statistics on clients served and interventions provided in 2016-2017. It then discusses several specific mental health services and programs in more depth, including IAPT services, support for victims of crime, couples therapy, and perinatal mental health services. It reflects on service developments, outcomes tracking, and looking toward the future.
This document discusses the long-term health impacts of sexual violence on women and calls for improved healthcare responses. It notes that sexual violence has serious physical and psychological effects over a lifetime but that survivors often do not disclose to doctors and doctors do not routinely ask. It recommends national frameworks to educate all medical students and doctors about the impacts of trauma, and government support for holistic, long-term healthcare including access to long-term psychotherapy for survivors. The goal is for healthcare providers to be able to identify, respectfully listen to, and address both the physical and psychological needs of survivors over their lifetime.
Christiana Nöstlinger, HIV SAM Project, Institute of Tropical Medicine, discusses a Participatory Network Approach.
This presentation was given at the Under the Baobab African Diaspora Networking Zone at the International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2014.
Building bridges across the generations: Embedding intergenerational work wit...Alison Clyde
The document discusses a social movement called "Ffrind i mi/Friend of Mine" created in Wales to combat loneliness and social isolation across generations. It embedded intergenerational programs between schools, care homes, and the community. Benefits included reduced prescription of anti-psychotics in care homes, experiential learning for students interested in healthcare careers, and maintaining older adults' sense of worth. Moving forward, the presenters aim to expand intergenerational twinning partnerships and research into the programs' impact.
The document summarizes Debbie Lee's presentation on domestic violence prevention. It discusses the prevalence of intimate partner violence and its health impacts. It promotes a universal education approach where all patients receive information on healthy relationships. This helps facilitate disclosure from survivors and promotes primary prevention. The presentation also describes Futures Without Violence's programs like Coaching Boys Into Men that engage men and boys in prevention efforts, as well as their policy work and resources for clinicians.
Inclusion health and lived experience, pop up uni, 3pm, 2 september 2015NHS England
Expo is the most significant annual health and social care event in the calendar, uniting more NHS and care leaders, commissioners, clinicians, voluntary sector partners, innovators and media than any other health and care event.
Expo 15 returned to Manchester and was hosted once again by NHS England. Around 5000 people a day from health and care, the voluntary sector, local government, and industry joined together at Manchester Central Convention Centre for two packed days of speakers, workshops, exhibitions and professional development.
This year, Expo was more relevant and engaging than ever before, happening within the first 100 days of the new Government, and almost 12 months after the publication of the NHS Five Year Forward View. It was also a great opportunity to check on and learn from the progress of Greater Manchester as the area prepares to take over a £6 billion devolved health and social care budget, pledging to integrate hospital, community, primary and social care and vastly improve health and well-being.
More information is available online: www.expo.nhs.uk
Inclusion health and lived experience, pop up uni, 3pm, 3 september 2015NHS England
Expo is the most significant annual health and social care event in the calendar, uniting more NHS and care leaders, commissioners, clinicians, voluntary sector partners, innovators and media than any other health and care event.
Expo 15 returned to Manchester and was hosted once again by NHS England. Around 5000 people a day from health and care, the voluntary sector, local government, and industry joined together at Manchester Central Convention Centre for two packed days of speakers, workshops, exhibitions and professional development.
This year, Expo was more relevant and engaging than ever before, happening within the first 100 days of the new Government, and almost 12 months after the publication of the NHS Five Year Forward View. It was also a great opportunity to check on and learn from the progress of Greater Manchester as the area prepares to take over a £6 billion devolved health and social care budget, pledging to integrate hospital, community, primary and social care and vastly improve health and well-being.
More information is available online: www.expo.nhs.uk
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2. 2
Objectives
• Share impact and learning from Rebuilding
Shattered Lives campaign
• Outline how St Mungo’s Broadway are
responding to homeless women’s experiences
of domestic violence
• Identify challenges and opportunities posed by
national and local policy in supporting homeless
women who are victims of domestic violence
3. Homeless women in Europe
3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Czech Republic (2012)
Denmark (2013)
Finland (2013)
France (2012)
Germany (2013)
Hungary (2011)
Ireland (2014)
Italy (2011)
Netherlands (2012)
Poland (2011)
Portugal (2013)
Spain (2012)
Sweden (2011)
UK (2015)
Percentage
Gender distribution amongst homeless people
Men
Women
Sources:
All countries except UK: Busch-Geertsema et al (2014) Extent and Profile of Homelessness in European Member
States: A Statistical Update.
UK: Homeless Link (2015) Single homelessness support in England: Annual Review 2015
4. Different experiences of
homelessness
• Evidence from across Europe suggests
women are:
– more likely to make use of informal
arrangements with friends, family,
acquaintances
– Less likely to use homelessness services,
may avoid them
– More likely to be homeless due to domestic
or gender-based violence
Source: Busch-Geertsema et al (2014) Extent and Profile of Homelessness in European Member States: A
Statistical Update
4
5. Women’s experiences of
homeless services
• 30% of people using UK homelessness services are
women, but only 11% have women-specific provision – a
system traditionally geared towards men
• 2009 St Mungo’s research showed women were arriving at
our services with more complex needs and were doing
significantly worse than men in our hostels
• Reflected in ongoing feedback from
sector on need for more training on
women’s homelessness
• St Mungo’s Broadway response:
Women’s strategy and Rebuilding
Shattered Lives campaign
5
7. Rebuilding Shattered Lives
• Launched June 2012
• Aims:
Raise awareness of women’s homelessness
Showcase good practice and innovation
Improve services and policy for the future
• Gathered evidence gathering across 9 themes
• 464 members from 3 continents
• 221 submissions from practitioners and women with
experience of homelessness
• Final report March 2014
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8. Key findings
• Trauma and Abuse
– Experiences rooted in traumatic childhoods,
gender based violence
• Complex and interrelated needs
– Found with women across sectors/services
• Relationships with children
– Loss and separation key barriers to
recovery
• Stigma and Shame
– Judged by societal expectations of women
• Access to Services
– Missed opportunities
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9. Trauma and abuse
Trauma definition
• DSM5 (classification of psychiatric diagnosis)
– “exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual
violation.”
– Can be direct experience or witness
– Causes significant distress or impairment in the individual’s
social interactions, capacity to work, or other important areas of
functioning.
• Trauma can be triggered by a single event, or can be
enduring, ongoing (complex trauma)
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10. Trauma and abuse
• Sex and gender definitions
• Sex: Refers to the biological differences between men and women
which are universal and do not change. A person’s sex is
determined through their genetic makeup and chromosomes.
• Gender: A socially constructed system of classification that
ascribes qualities of masculinity and femininity to people. It also
includes expectations held about the characteristics, roles,
responsibilities and behaviours of both women and men. These
attributes are learned or acquired during socialization as a member
of a given community, can change over time, and vary between
cultures.
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11. Trauma and abuse
Trauma and gender
• As children, boys and girls suffer similar rates of abuse
– Girls - sexual abuse
– Boys - emotional neglect or physical abuse
• Adolescence
– Young men - people who dislike or hate them
– Young women – relationships; from the person to whom she is
saying, “I love you.”
• Adulthood
– Men - combat or being a victim of crime
– Women – relationship; the person to whom she is saying “I love
you.”
Source: Stephanie Covington, 2014
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12. Trauma and abuse
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“Women’s homelessness is so often invisible. I have no
contact with my family – I had a very traumatic childhood
and don’t want to see them. I did a lot of sofa surfing
after I left my violent partner. But then I ran out of friends
and became homeless.” St Mungo’s client
“I was living with a man who was violent and so felt more
safe and secure sleeping in a bin shed on my own than
staying there. When you’ve got nothing, nothing matters.”
St Mungo’s client
13. 13
“Id lost my house ... due to not paying rent, I sleept in ... bushes,
garages and shop floor ways it was here that I found crack, what
a 1st time buzz, then you crave it so bad and have no cash, I
was begging on the streets, on trains and selling sex to men, in
the edn st mungos found me a perswaded me to move to a
hostel, I was reluctant as it would mean I ws further away from
the dealers...my health started to inprove dramticly after a while I
started seeing a drug worker...i have been clean for 11 years now
I have a house with a garden and 3 more children that live with
me...i owe my life to st mungos.”
Eviction
Debt
Drugs
Rough sleeping
Prostitution
Health Children
Complex and interrelated needs
Relationships
14. Rebuilding Shattered Lives
recommendations
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Service responses
National leadership
Leadership in local
authorities
Commissioners as
champions
Early intervention
• Services based on principles of holistic,
gender sensitive support for complex
needs
• Ministerial leadership and coordination
• Publish data on women’s homelessness
• Senior lead for women and homelessness
• Coordination, strategy and monitoring
• Test and develop innovative approaches
• Ensure choice between women only and
mixed provision
• Parenting support, perinatal interventions
• Early identification across public services
15. Holistic, gender sensitive support for
complex needs
Women only
support and
space
Trauma
informed
responses
Staff training
Partnership
working
Building
confidence
and
motivation
Client
involvement
Peer support
Supporting
women with
children
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SERVICE PRINCIPLES
16. Chrysalis, 3 stage exiting
prostitution pathway
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Phase one – security,
stability and intensive
support
• 18 bed hostel
• Intensive support including
around substance use and
mental health issues.
• Specially trained
psychotherapists to help
the women deal with the
ongoing trauma of
experiences
• Psychologically Informed
Environment (PIE) project,
which creates an
emotionally safe
environment. Staff reflective
practice
Phase two –
reflection and
moving
towards
independence
• Semi-
independent
abstinent
project
• Helps women
develop
independent
living skills and
engage with
local services
Phase three
– living in
the
community
• Commonw
eal
Housing
transitional
flats and
floating
support
17. Rebuilding Shattered Lives:
Policy impact
Created debate in
UK parliament
• House of Lords debates
• Parliamentary Questions
• Ministerial Working Group
on Homelessness
• APPG on Complex Needs and Dual Diagnosis
• Private meeting with Housing Minister
• Women’s Parliamentary Labour Party
• Launch event with government and opposition speakers
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18. Rebuilding Shattered Lives:
Policy impact
• Continued government
interest in women’s
homelessness
– UK government 2015-17 capital
funding programme: “Funded
hostels should provide for the
different needs of male and female
homeless people.”
– Department for Communities and
Local Government interest in taking
forward work on women and
homelessness
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19. Rebuilding Shattered Lives:
Impact on public awareness
• Increased public awareness through media coverage,
reaching media coverage, reaching a combined
potential audience of almost 8 million people
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21. Building awareness internally
• New women’s psychotherapy service
• Children and Family support service
• Internal and external training courses on supporting
women’s recovery
• Pan-London women’s outreach network
• Working groups on women’s health inequalities and
access to training and employment
• Women’s Recovery Conference
• 250+ women receiving small grants to increase
wellbeing or meet ambitions
• Women’s client involvement group
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22. Improved outcomes for women
Outcomes Star averages
for women increased in
every area from 2013/14
to 2014/15, apart from
substance use which
remained consistent.
In 2014/15, 91% of female
clients were satisfied with
the service provided by St
Mungo's Broadway
overall, compared to 87%
in 2013/14.
89% of female clients
agreed that St Mungo's
Broadway understands
their needs compared to
87% in 2013/14.
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24. Building awareness externally
UK
• Over 60 people working in UK homelessness services trained
in Brighton, London and Manchester in partnership with
Homeless Link, forthcoming session in Liverpool
• Reciprocal training with AVA, The Havens and Respect
• Joint presentations at UK conferences
Ireland
• Training on women’s recovery with Simon Community - Over
30 professionals trained in Cork, forthcoming session in Dublin
• Conference speech at Simon Community annual conference
• Interviews for Irish media – RTE
• Contributing to Irish toolkit on working with homeless women
Czech Republic
• 3 year exchange programme with Jako Doma including visits
to share good practice, training - EU DAPHNE funded
24
26. Challenges and opportunities in
national and local policy
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Challenges:
Demand
• Increasing
homelessness
• Welfare reform
• Still a hidden and
underreported
group
• More women with
complex needs
• More young
homeless women
Challenges: Supply
• Pressure on local
budgets, cuts to
services
• Supporting women
with the most
complex needs:
whose
responsibility? Who
pays?
• Making the case:
need for better data
and evidence
• Service
coordination
Opportunities?
• Increasing political
profile of tackling
violence against
women and girls in
the UK, is this
reaching women
who are homeless?
• Increasing
government
recognition of
complex needs
• Diversification of
funding?
Themes
Housing & homelessness
Domestic abuse & sexual violence
Children & families
Drugs & alcohol
Criminal justice
Health & wellbeing
Childhood trauma
Employment & skills
Involvement in prostitution
Complex trauma
Recommendation 1: Services working with women who are homeless or at risk should be based on principles of holistic, gender sensitive support for complex needs
Recommendation 2: The Minister for Women and Equalities should hold relevant government bodies to account for preventing and tackling women’s homelessness
Recommendation 3: The Minister for Women and Equalities should be added to the membership of the Ministerial Working Group on Homelessness to ensure that it expressly considers women’s homelessness
The Ministerial Working Group should regularly publish data of the women’s homelessness, setting a benchmark against which change can be measured.
Leadership in local authorities
Recommendation 4: Each Local Authority should identify a senior member of staff to lead on women and homelessness, including improving and coordinating service provision and strategy, and monitoring progress on ending women’s homelessness
Preventing missed opportunities for help
Recommendation 5: Local Authorities should ensure organisations that come into contact with vulnerable women recognise the risks of homelessness and are equipped to provide, or signpost to, preventative support
This includes specialist services working with those with mental health problems, experiencing domestic violence, or leaving prison for example. However, mainstream services such as GPs, family services and housing associations can also play a crucial role in prevention.
Commissioners as champions of innovative services
Recommendation 6: Innovative approaches to tackling women’s homelessness should be identified, tested and developed, specifically lead practitioner approaches; multi agency case management; and cross boundary initiatives
Recommendation 7: Commissioners must ensure that local provision gives women a choice between women only or mixed services
Recommendation 8: Commissioners should invest in cost benefit analysis of services aimed at preventing or resolving women’s homelessness, and of women only services in particular
Getting responses right in childhood
It is clear that many of the problems that lead to homelessness begin in childhood. More support for early intervention programmes is vital.
Recommendation 9: The government should ensure that the Troubled Families Programme addresses the needs of girls who are at risk of homelessness in adulthood, identifying girls who need support
This should include longitudinal research to assess the longer term outcomes for girls and women.
Recommendation 10: Access to parenting support and perinatal interventions which address the root causes of homelessness should be more widely available to families most at risk
Recommendation 1: Services working with women who are homeless or at risk should be based on principles of holistic, gender sensitive support for complex needs
Services that work with homeless or otherwise vulnerable women should incorporate the following features. These apply to both women only and mixed services, and to the full range of sectors covered in this report.
1. Women only support and space: Including women’s projects, women’s groups within mixed services and access to female staff. Particularly important for women who have experienced gender based violence.
2. Psychologically informed responses which recognise trauma: Including access to counselling, supportive key working and peer support groups to address past and current trauma, including around past abuse or loss of children.
3. Staff training to enable gendered responses: Training on the specific challenges women often face such as domestic violence, sexual exploitation or family and children issues.
4. Partnership working to address multiple support needs: Services working with a range of other services including mental health, substance use, criminal justice and social services in order to meet the full range of women’s needs
5. Building confidence and motivation: ‘Pre engagement’, the steps that help women feel safe, confident and ready to move forward with their lives. Often needed before hard outcomes such as work and resettlement can be attempted.
6. Client involvement: Including women specific opportunities. To give women a voice to determine how and what services should be delivered.
7. Peer Support: Support from others who have been though similar experiences and can share, advise and inspire.
8. Supporting women with children: Services should provide access to childcare and facilities for children to visit where possible; advocacy, psychological and emotional support is needed through adoption proceedings and to help deal with the loss of children.
Judith Herman’s Stages of Recovery (1992): 1. Establishing safety 2. Reconstructing the traumatic story 3. Restoring the connection between the survivor and his/her community.
Holistic services and counselling put in place to help the woman process traumas. Sensory activities can activate different parts of the brain and help move focus away from trauma response.
We also try to nurture the areas where a woman can function to a high level, achieve a guaranteed outcome in order to increase the moments where she can feel rewarded.
Ministerial Working Group on Homelessness (May)
The report recommended that the Minister for Women should attend the Ministerial Working Group on Homelessness (MWG), and that the group should specifically consider the needs of homeless women. We were pleased to be invited to present the report to the May session of the MWG. Unfortunately, a ministerial reshuffle shortly before the meeting meant that the new Minister for Women was not available to attend.
We refined the recommendations for the group, focusing on asks for specific departments.
We asked DCLG to publish data on women’s homelessness. We produced a sample report of what this could look like for the working group, and officials are considering whether this will be possible.
We recommended that DH should ensure the new capital funding for hostel refurbishment helps homelessness services to provide gender sensitive support for complex needs. We are hopeful that the forthcoming prospectus for the next round of capital funding will include reference to this.
We also recommended that the Home Office should ensure the UK Government recognises prostitution as violence against women.
We are currently waiting for each department’s individual response to our recommendations.
APPG on Complex Needs and Dual Diagnosis (May)
We were also invited to present to the APPG on Complex Needs and Dual Diagnosis in May. Many thanks to Davina and Sophie for joining us in this presentation. The report was well received by the APPG, and there was an excellent discussion from the stakeholders and women with personal experience of the issues being discussed.
The co-chairs Lord Adebowale and David Burrowes MP agreed to write to write to both the Minister for Housing and the Minister for Women raising the issues from the report, and to return to the topic in the future to see what progress is made. We are currently waiting for a response to these letters.
Meeting with Housing Minister (June)
We met with Housing Minister Kris Hopkins at the end of June to discuss a number of issues and went over the recommendations to publish analysis of the level of women’s homelessness and to fund research into the costs and benefits of women only homelessness services. We will continue to raise these recommendations in our discussions with the Housing Minister and his officials.
Women’s Parliamentary Labour Party (July)
We were invited to present the findings of Rebuilding Shattered Lives to the Women’s Parliamentary Labour Party earlier this month. Again, the report was very well received. We made two specific recommendations to the Labour Party on top of those contained in the report and made to the Ministerial Working group:
That the Labour Party establishes an inquiry to gather evidence on how to tackle women’s homelessness.
A call to all MPs to raise the issue of women’s homelessness in their constituencies, inquiring about levels of women’s homelessness in their area and what is being done to prevent, identify and address women’s homelessness
On this latter recommendation, the group were very positive, and said that it may be appropriate to hold an inquiry if Labour wins the general election next year. In the meantime, they would look to try and include a commitment to address the issues we raised in the Labour Party General Election manifesto.
Our two proposals for the manifesto are: (i) an inquiry is established as recommended above. This would focus on the policy recommendations in order to build on our previous work; and (ii) the Ministerial Working Group on Homelessness continues and that the Minister for Women joins the group as a permanent member.
If any of you have any comments or suggestions on further or amended recommendations for the manifesto they would be welcome.
House of Lords - Short Debate on women with multiple and complex needs
Following a visit to our North London Women's Hostel and the London Recovery College, Baroness Tyler tabled a debate in the House of Lords to challenge the Government on the response of local services to women with multiple and complex needs including homelessness, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse and physical and mental health problems.
Baroness Tyler (Lib Dem), Baroness Thornton (Labour) and Baroness Armstrong (Labour) quoted extensively during the debate from the Rebuilding Shattered Lives report. Baroness Tyler called for a more joined-up approach across government in meeting the needs of people with multiple needs. Baroness Armstrong called the report "a significant piece of work" and Baroness Thornton, Shadow Women and Equalities Minister, said "this is a long-term issue and therefore not only this Government will need to resolve it. My Government will also need to address it next year."
Baroness Williams of Trafford responded on behalf of the Government. She spoke about government funding for homelessness prevention, the Troubled Families programme, STRIVE (our pre-employment programme) and domestic violence support services. She said the Minister for Housing had invited the Minister for Women to be part of the group considering the report and that the Government absolutely agree that homelessness services need to be more than just about providing accommodation. The Hansard report of the debate is here: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201415/ldhansrd/text/140626-gc0002.htm
Parliamentary questions
Julian Huppert MP (Liberal Democrat) asked Kris Hopkins about publishing the number of women who are homeless – the various sources of this information were outlined. He also asked what was being done to tackle women’s homelessness. Sarah Champion MP (Labour) also asked similar questions. The Housing Minister responded by outlining the work being carried out to tackle homelessness generally.
Luciana Berger MP (Labour) asked the Secretary of State for Health what steps his Department is taking to improve the mental health of women. [190849]. The Minister, Norman Lamb, responded by referring her to the maternal mental health action plan, ‘Closing the Gap’.
Media
The report was generally very well received, and attracted a number of media mentions in the Independent, Guardian, Community Care, International Business Times and LocalGov.co.uk
The Ministerial Working Group meeting was covered in 24 Dash. Our Chief Executive, Howard Sinclair, has also written an essay on women’s homelessness for a pamphlet being published by Commonweal Housing today.
Highlights from Year 4 include:
A Women’s Recovery Conference held to launch the year four action plan attended by over 100 staff and clients. The day included the showing of a film made by residents from our North London Women’s Project and training presentations on self harm, domestic violence and exiting prostitution support.
Four Women’s Grants Panels held and over 250 women receiving financial support to increase wellbeing or meet ambitions. Individual grants have included transport costs to visit children and family, course fees, laptops and equipment for college or to set up businesses. Groups and social enterprises established included a women’s multi-media project, gardening enterprise, jewellery co-operative and yoga group.
Establishment of a Children and Family support service, including training for staff on contact, loss and reconnection, case advice on 92 cases to-date, factsheets and parenting classes for our clients- see feedback below.
A women’s psychotherapy service established including increased access to therapy for our women clients and psycho-educational groups on women and trauma.
Internal working groups on women’s health inequalities and access to training and employment set up. A Women’s employment and training fair held as a result for homeless women across London, attended by over 80 women who met employers, training providers and accessed workshops on areas such as self esteem and setting up a business.
Training courses on supporting women’s recovery held internally for staff and volunteers and across the UK in partnership with Homeless Link to disseminate our learning.
Presentations and dissemination of our Rebuilding Shattered Lives Report on women’s homelessness made to parliamentary, policy and practitioner events across the UK, in Ireland, Prague and the US.
The Outside in women’s client involvement group re-established, held monthly and well attended by female clients across the organisation.
A women’s outreach network established, hosted by St Mungo’s Broadway but attended by outreach workers and commissioners from across London.
Homeless Link training, delivered in Brighton, London and Manchester, Liverpool soon.
Every session 15 people, done 4 for Homeless link,
Ireland - training for Simon Community in Cork and Dublin soon – 30 people
Ireland spoke at Simon Community conference and interviews for RTE Irish Media.
Prague – St Mungo’s Broadway 4 visits over three years and reciprocal visits
Sharing good practice around women’s homeleesnsess - most recently tauma and LBT women
Recovery College, set up social enterprises with
Jako Doma
EU DAPHNE funding
AVA training – multiple needs summit – AVA, SMB and Clinks join workshop
Internal work – working with AVA, The Havens (sexual assault centres) – reciprocal training. Eg ES at Haven conference, attended by lots of police
RESPECT – more work with perpetrators, training this month on how we manage risk and refer people to perpetrator programmes.
AVA – complicated matters toolkit and e-learning on mental health, substance use and DV – our staff are using, ES promotes in her training.
We’re contributing to Irish toolkit on working with homeless women