- Tribals originally inhabited most of India but were pushed into hilly and forested areas as others occupied fertile lands for agriculture. They lived independently without paying taxes.
- Under British rule, tribal areas faced exploitation as companies extracted resources and revenues. This led to many tribal uprisings against British administration and laws between 1830-1924.
- Post-independence, the constitution included provisions to protect tribal communities and declare some areas as Scheduled Areas with special autonomous councils. However, development efforts often failed to benefit tribals as outsiders profited more.
- Today many tribal communities face displacement and loss of land/resources due to industrialization, while receiving little in return. Conflicts exist with other groups over
The effect of media self-criticism on confidence in the press and the governmentMichael Barthel
1) Exposure to media self-criticism decreases perceptions of media credibility and trust but increases trust in political leaders compared to a control group.
2) Exposure to comedic media criticism has similar effects as traditional criticism.
3) The effects are greater for those who report paying little attention to politics normally. The negative media portrayal of itself results in a more positive comparison of the government.
Ghana| May-16 | Barefoot Power West AfricaSmart Villages
This document provides information about Barefoot Power, a social enterprise that manufactures and distributes solar charging and lighting products to improve livelihoods. It has impacted over 3.5 million people across 21 countries. The document lists Barefoot Power product details and specifications, including solar lamps, phone chargers, and refrigeration kits. It also describes the support and services Barefoot Power offers to distributors, such as marketing assistance, training, financing options, and input in new product design.
Social exclusion is a multidimensional, dynamic, and relational process that results from unequal power relations in society. It can impact people in various ways over time through denial of resources, services, and participation. Social exclusion often occurs along lines of discrimination like race, religion, gender, disability, economic status, and caste. It has causes like political, economic, social, and cultural exclusion and forms such as lack of access to employment, education, citizenship, and respect. Impacts include poorer health, education, income inequality, growth, poverty, violence, and subjective well-being. Responses involve sectoral policies, international aid, poverty reduction strategies, and the important role of civil society and social movements in developing identity
This document outlines Dr. Rajiv Kumar Garg's presentation on resettlement and rehabilitation of marginalized communities in the context of mining operations. It discusses the growing public unrest against mining companies due to resource overlap between coal, watersheds, indigenous communities, and forests. The presentation examines identifying opportunities by challenging existing practices and frameworks through basic questions. A case study is presented to demonstrate resettlement and rehabilitation efforts, with the takeaway being the need for mining companies to look beyond current policies and achieve strategic agility in dealing with host communities.
This document discusses social innovation in India to address challenges faced by marginalized communities. It notes that India has a large population with high levels of illiteracy and poverty. Marginalized groups face social exclusion, lack of opportunities, and resource deprivation. Social innovation in India began through local solutions to meet daily needs. It highlights several examples of community-based social innovation projects that empower communities and improve livelihoods. It also discusses the role of government programs, social enterprises, NGOs, and CSR initiatives in social innovation. Overall, it advocates for people-centered social innovation that impacts lives and empowers marginalized groups in India.
Ravi Bheemaiah Krishnan-Media Education and the marginalized-A critical study...pumediaseminar2011
The document discusses gaps and needs in media education for marginalized groups in India. It notes that while media has the potential to empower marginalized communities, current media education is limited and does not reach all sections of society. The author analyzes gaps in access to higher education and issues like medium of instruction. Case studies show lack of understanding of media messages among some communities due to language barriers. The document calls for rethinking definitions of mass media and training to promote social inclusion and indigenous knowledge.
The document discusses several LGBTQ+ identities and why they experience marginalization. It states that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups face marginalization because most people do not fully understand them and are uncertain how to accept things they see as unknown. Bisexual people in particular face rejection from both straight and gay communities. Transgender people are often excluded and face huge psychological and physical challenges due to the lack of acceptance of their gender identity.
This document discusses the importance of engaging marginalized populations in development projects. It defines marginalized populations as groups excluded from full participation in society, such as racial/ethnic minorities, immigrants, the elderly, people with disabilities, those with low socioeconomic status, and women. Engaging these groups is important to achieve community-wide participation, eliminate unjust hierarchies, empower communities, and ensure projects address local needs. Specific marginalized populations that could provide valuable contributions include indigenous peoples, immigrants and refugees, the elderly, people with disabilities, the poor, and women. The document provides steps to include marginalized groups, such as understanding power dynamics and identifying stakeholders to work with on addressing issues.
The document summarizes the work of the Society for Advancement in Tribes, Health, Education, Environment (SATHEE) in 4 districts in Jharkhand, India. It describes how SATHEE, along with children's groups and communities, has enabled free and compulsory education for over 98 villages, enrollment of all children including those with disabilities, and the removal of child labor. It also discusses improving health outcomes through increased access to healthcare and ensuring availability of government schemes. SATHEE's community-led initiatives have empowered local governance groups and transitioned land for sustainable farming.
A short description of the problem and the results of the school survey are presented there by lower-secondary students. This is a part of the project "Communication Connects Cultures through Comenius" 2011-2012.
The document discusses the concept of social exclusion, which was coined in the 1970s to describe populations that fell through social safety nets. There are multiple definitions of social exclusion involving problems like unemployment, low income, poor housing, and family breakdown. Social exclusion has greater negative impacts on individuals and communities than just the sum of its parts. The document also examines three perspectives on social exclusion: the moral underclass discourse which sees exclusion as a result of individual faults; the social integrationist discourse which focuses on getting people into paid work; and the redistributionist discourse which views exclusion as caused by structural inequality that needs to be addressed through government intervention.
Marginalism is an economic technique used to determine how much of something to consume or do when decisions involve quantities rather than a simple yes or no. It compares the marginal benefit of consuming an additional unit to the marginal cost or price. You should consume more units as long as the marginal benefit exceeds the price, since this results in a positive marginal gain. The example shows calculating marginal benefit and gain for consuming hamburgers, determining the optimal quantity is two since the marginal gain is positive for the first two hamburgers but negative after that.
The document discusses the concept of marginalization through examining marginalized groups around the world. It defines marginalization as the process by which individuals or groups are excluded based on their identities. Examples provided include non-Arab Sudanese being oppressed in Sudan, over 5 million people affected by conflict in Darfur, one in five Tanzanian girls receiving no education, adolescent girls in Africa facing threats to their human rights, and Indian farmers committing suicide due to debt and economic reforms. Marginalized populations are defined as groups experiencing social exclusion and inequalities.
This document provides an overview of the key ideas and contributors in the development of marginalism and microeconomic foundations. It summarizes the works of early marginalist thinkers such as Cournot, Dupuit, Gossen, Jevons, Menger, Wieser, Bohm-Bawerk, Edgeworth, Clark, and George. Their works established concepts like marginal utility, demand curves, diminishing marginal returns, opportunity cost, indifference curves, and the marginal productivity theory of factor returns. These ideas challenged existing economic thought and laid the groundwork for modern microeconomics by taking an analytical and marginal approach focused on individual decision-making.
This document discusses marginalization and factors that lead to it. Marginalization is the process of making groups or individuals less important and relegating them to secondary positions in society. It involves denying access to rights, opportunities, and resources normally available to others. Groups that often face marginalization include those defined by sex, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, caste, illness, occupation, or refugee/migrant status. Factors contributing to marginalization are poverty, lack of education, gender inequalities, discrimination, disability, family circumstances like single parenthood, and living in deprived areas or institutions. Teachers can play a key role in promoting social inclusion by implementing inclusive teaching strategies and recognizing individual differences.
Marginalization refers to the weakening of social ties between an individual and society, which can lead to social exclusion. It is a multidimensional concept relating to lack of integration and resources in areas of production, reproduction, and power. The basic dimensions of marginalization - lack of participation in work, family, consumerism, civic engagement, and influence - interact and reinforce one another, creating a vicious cycle. Marginalization diminishes an individual's life chances due to changes in social connections and opportunities.
This document discusses the marginalization of various groups in India including Adivasis, Muslims, and other minorities. It provides background information on Adivasis, noting where they live, their cultural practices, and how development has displaced many from their lands. It also discusses laws and policies aimed at promoting social justice and protecting marginalized groups. The Scheduled Tribes Act of 1989 is highlighted as an important law for protecting the rights of Adivasis.
OBJECTIVES
To articulate your philosophy of practice
Review Duty to Warn, Duty to Protect & Privilege Communication
Explore Ethics in Todays world-Opioid Crisis - Me Too- Legalization of Marijuana - Medication Assisted Treatment
Explain, Describe & Differentiate Digital Policies and Ethics for Licensed Clinicians
View Social Media & Advertising in Digital Age
Evaluate Tele Psychology
Examine The Emergence of Open Notes as an Ethical Issue
Ethical considerations in treatment of substance dependentDavid Houke
This document discusses ethical considerations in treating substance dependent clients. It outlines several ethical principles including valuing service, social justice, dignity, human relationships, integrity, and competence. It also discusses the role of culture in addiction and recovery, including cultural deprivation and culture shock. Treatment suggestions are provided such as being nonjudgmental, avoiding street jargon, and framing questions about drug use in a nonconfrontational manner. Assessment tools like the CAGE criteria are also outlined. The document discusses dual diagnosis and the complications of dual disorders like earlier symptoms and increased risk of problems. It emphasizes the importance of accurate assessment, appropriate level of care, and flexibility in treatment approaches. Resources for treatment facilities are also provided.
This document provides an overview of ethical practices for social service professionals. It begins with ground rules for discussion and then defines ethics as a set of moral principles regarding what is good and bad. The presentation emphasizes responsibilities to clients such as treating them with dignity, acting in their best interests, maintaining confidentiality, and avoiding conflicts of interest or abuse. It also discusses responsibilities to colleagues like respecting them and maintaining confidential information shared. Responsibilities to employers involve supporting workplace policies and not misusing assets. Responsibilities as a professional include providing competent services and not allowing personal issues to interfere with work. The document uses examples from accrediting organizations and codes of ethics to illustrate these concepts.
Integrating the Transgender into Homeless Servicesmesalisb
This workshop presentation focused on integrating transgender individuals into homeless services. It provided an overview of key terminology, national survey data on discrimination faced by transgender people seeking shelter, and the importance of transitioning genders through psychological, social, medical, and legal processes. Barriers to resources and next steps for moving forward through trans-inclusive policies, practices, education and outreach were discussed. Scenarios and a strategy planning activity were used to explore practical applications.
Stop complaining and start advocating advocacy in action.saskhivhcv
This document discusses advocacy and the role of nurses as advocates. It provides examples of how nursing organizations like CANAC and SRNA support advocacy through position statements and policies. The document outlines types of advocacy and gives suggestions for how to start advocating, including identifying issues, developing plans, and working with allies. Barriers to advocacy and evaluating the impact of advocacy efforts are addressed. The role of Professional Practice Groups in advocacy is discussed. Overall, the document promotes the idea that advocacy is an important role for nurses and can help improve patient and client outcomes.
This document discusses some of the ethical considerations social workers should take into account regarding social media. It notes that while social media provides benefits like free communication and networking, it also challenges traditional notions of confidentiality and dual relationships. Clinicians need to avoid venting about clients online or sharing confidential details that could identify clients. Social media also makes it difficult to prevent clients and clinicians from finding personal information about each other online. The document questions how ethics may need to evolve as social media becomes more integrated and asks social workers to consider their own social media use and boundaries.
Ethical principles of Counselling slides.pptxyakemichael
This document discusses key ethical principles and standards in counseling, including beneficence, nonmaleficence, fidelity, integrity, justice, and respecting client rights and dignity. It outlines general ethical guidelines from the APA and ACA codes of ethics regarding informed consent, confidentiality, competence, and handling referrals. The document provides details on how counselors should apply these principles when making ethical decisions and resolving dilemmas in practice.
There are many misconceptions about harm reduction. In this presentation, we will debunk the myths, explain what harm reduction is and provide examples of harm reduction in action throughout our province and nation. This presentation also includes how individuals can become volunteers with our agency.
fall_2019_thayer_orientation life change.pptxchandan100088
The document provides information about Title IX and resources at Dartmouth for addressing gender-based harassment and sexual misconduct. It introduces the Title IX Coordinator and deputies and their roles in ensuring equal access to education, overseeing response and investigations, and coordinating prevention education. Confidential and private reporting options are outlined, including on- and off-campus resources for medical care, counseling, and advocacy. The Title IX process is described, including options for informal and formal resolutions and interim measures. The importance of bystander intervention and creating an inclusive community is also emphasized.
Presentation provided to Victim Services Program to look at the importance of working together, making referrals and the resources available to front line workers
Summary from the very first Capital C event held at Impact Hub Kings Cross on Saturday 29th November.
Capital C is a collaboration to improve cancer care for the people of London hosted by Macmillan Cancer Support and Swarm. The goal for the group is to put patient's voice at the heart of a long-term strategy to improve patient experience in London.
What’s ethics got to do with this? Ethics and Decision Making in Volunteer En...VolunteerMatch
As leaders of volunteer engagement we’re often asked to make difficult decisions. How do we know if the decisions we’re making are the right ones? When you’re in this type of dilemma how do you intervene or lead? In this highly interactive workshop we’ll explore how ethics guide the work we do leading and engaging volunteers, and we’ll practice using ethical decision making. Attendees will leave with a worksheet to help introduce and use ethical decision making in their organization.
Communities of Care, Strategic Social Interaction Design for Healthcare - ide...Mad*Pow
This document discusses using social media in healthcare. It begins by defining social media and outlining how it could help in healthcare by providing more frequent access to information and healthcare providers. Examples of current social media use in healthcare are given, such as patient forums and doctors participating on forums. Opportunities for using social media to connect patients with their care team, track health data, and enable patient-doctor interactions are presented. Risks and barriers like legal issues and lack of positive results are also covered. The document concludes by asking attendees what social media examples they have seen work well and what they hope to see in the future regarding social media in healthcare.
Power Point Presentation by Dr. Janet Williams on the Ethics of Discharge Planning. Nursing home placement should be the last resort of anyone with a disability. And, only if it is the person's choice. There are many community resources available to assist people with the most significant disabilities to live in their own home.
This presentation discusses evidence and best practices related to addressing gender-based violence. It outlines the JLI Learning Hub model and the specific JLI Gender-based Violence Learning Hub. The GBV Hub is an open knowledge sharing platform involving faith-based, academic, and secular organizations. It aims to end harmful traditional practices like FGM/C, child marriage, and honor killings. The presentation discusses partnering with faith leaders on these issues and highlights a case study of Islamic Relief Worldwide. It promotes communication through various channels and provides a GBV Hub toolkit on their website. The goal is to facilitate active learning and build bridges between sectors in addressing gender-based violence.
Family Life Education - Legal and Ethical IssuesAdam Thompson
This document provides an agenda and overview for a workshop on legal and ethical issues related to sexuality and HIV education. The workshop goals are to help participants identify and analyze legal and ethical issues regarding sexual behaviors, understand the need for clear policies on HIV education, increase comfort discussing these topics, and improve skills in effectively addressing related legal and ethical issues. The agenda includes sessions on the differences between ethics and morals, quizzes and discussions on relevant laws, spotlighting issues like human trafficking, considering adult and adolescent behaviors and decision-making, and a case study. Participants are introduced to the facilitators and given guidelines for respectful discussion.
This document discusses harm reduction approaches for working with criminalized communities like sex workers and substance users. It defines harm reduction as addressing risky behaviors in a public health framework that prioritizes individual choice and mitigating harm. It presents concepts like viewing sex work as legitimate work, distinguishing between substance use and abuse, and considering how multiple forms of oppression intersect. It advocates applying these frameworks in practice through affirming language, ongoing education, knowing applicable laws and policies, and meeting people where they are at with strengths-based models. The goal is mitigating the harms of criminalization in contexts like HIV treatment and care.
Fellowship aims to create a modern support group model that addresses isolation and mental health issues. The organization would provide various types of in-person and online support groups across many topics. Fellowship recognizes that existing support groups are often outdated, stigmatized, and difficult to access. The vision is for Fellowship to offer accessible, welcoming communities both online and offline where members can openly discuss challenges, find empathy from others, and support one another in coping and personal growth.
This document provides guidance on understanding and describing a community for community organizers. It discusses defining a community, key data to gather such as demographics and issues, and reasons for developing a community description like gaining understanding and identifying strengths and weaknesses. It offers tips for gathering information through interviews, driving around the area, and contacting leaders. The document also provides a sample of survey data on community health priorities and satisfaction levels. The overall purpose is to help organizers effectively research and analyze the community they are working with.
This document provides an introduction to sex worker rights and related topics. It begins with guidelines for discussion, then presents scenarios to determine different occupations related to sex work. It defines sex work and lists different types of sex workers. The document discusses frameworks like harm reduction, criminalization, and intersectionality. It covers topics such as the continuum of acceptability of sex work, who sex workers are, and debates around legalization versus decriminalization. Throughout, it emphasizes a human rights and harm reduction approach to supporting sex workers.
An Introduction to the Rights of Sex Workers and HB262Lindsay A. Roth
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This document outlines guidelines for a safe space discussion on harm reduction approaches for sex workers and drug users. The objectives are to promote discussion of individual behaviors in social contexts, answer questions about risks of sex work and drug use, and explain harm reduction theory and how it can be applied in collaboration with feminist theory. Harm reduction aims to address risky behaviors by meeting people where they are at and providing non-judgmental support and resources to reduce harm.
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This presentation provides an overview of harm reduction approaches for working with women in the sex industry. It defines key terms like sex work and harm reduction. It discusses the realities and risks of street-based sex work, as well as strategies to reduce harm like screening clients, safe sex practices, and developing safety plans. The presentation emphasizes meeting women with compassion and not judgment, avoiding coercion, and creating safe spaces free of stigma. It offers recommendations for how women's centers can support this population through case management, financial planning, and addressing exploitation risks. Overall, the presentation aims to promote discussion, understanding of diverse experiences, and applying harm reduction to benefit vulnerable groups.
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
The How to Save a Place Toolkits are your preservation primer—a one stop shop for people who love places but aren't sure how to save them.
One of the biggest challenges when you're getting started is understanding the preservation landscape and the many organizations and entities that can be involved at the local, state, and federal levels.
It is almost always best to start close to home. Local laws and regulations are the first line of defense in saving many historic places and can usually get the job done, but sometimes it becomes necessary to escalate the fight to the state or even federal level.
Knowing the basics of who does what at each level can make navigating preservation a great deal easier.
This presentation was shared at the second public meeting for the Highland Hills Comprehensive Plan on July 10, 2024.
For more information, please visit https://www.countyplanning.us/projects/highland-hills-comprehensive-plan/
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We all can see the increase in the literacy rate over the past few years. This is great because it showcases India has been growing at a rapid pace. Education is the key to entire nation growth. But the major concern is the education of the girl child education. Every other lower-middle-class family or people from rural areas families prefer to send their son to school and daughters are still not sent to school because of financial troubles.
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Accounting Basics For Clerks And RFOs (UPDATED 2024)Scribe
Welcome to our comprehensive webinar on local government finance tailored specifically for clerks and Responsible Financial Officers (RFOs). Presented by Hannah Driver, this session covers the essential accounting principles and practices necessary for managing the financial affairs of parish and town councils.
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Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements and VAT claim processes.
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Detailed breakdown of AGAR sections.
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7. Asset Register & Reserves Management
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Essential guides and support networks for clerks.
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Safe spaces2014.ppt
1. The need for Safer Spaces in
HIV Prevention and Care
Among Marginalized,
Criminalized, and Oppressed
Communities
Lindsay Roth & Kahn Miller of
Is it ?
2. Has there ever been a time when a client
left your organization and you weren’t
sure why?
3. Who We Are,
What We Do
All volunteer, grassroots direct-service and advocacy organization
for women in Philadelphia’s street-based sex trade
Kensington:
• One of the poorest neighborhoods in Philadelphia with
prominent open air markets for heroin, powder and rock
cocaine, street-based sex trade
• Philadelphia has HIV/AIDS rate three times higher than national
average
Barriers to care are material, social, and structural
4. • Late Night Street Outreach
• Bad Date Alerts
• Home Deliveries
• Case Management
• Health & Safety Tips
• Overdose Response Training
• Rape and Assault Referrals
• Women Identified-Only Drop-In
Our Services:
6. What is Harm
Reduction?
• A public health theory addressing
behaviors that carry risk.
• We all do things we know are bad for us,
and only the individual can decide what
measures to take to mitigate harm
• Those who engage in these behaviors
should have a leading voice in any
organization or program they utilize
7. • Meeting people where they are at
• Non-judgmental
• Community involvement and leadership
• Addresses material needs and structural
oppressions simultaneously
8. This is a safer space
A big thanks to SWOP- NYC/SWANK for sharing their guidelines
• Confidentiality: What’s shared here stays here,
what’s learned here leaves here.
• One Mic
• Make Room, Make Noise
• Ouch/Oops
• It’s okay if you feel uncomfortable
• If you don’t know - ask!
• Speak from the “I”
• Please do not record this presentation (slide
show with bibliography and notes will be made
available)
Some guidelines
9. Workshop Objectives
• Define Safe Space and connection to harm
reduction philosophy
• Why they are an effective and necessary tool in
HIV prevention and treatment
• How to create and maintain a safe space
• What do you want to take away?
10. Intended Audience
Providers:
D/A Counselors,
Case Mangers,
Doctors, RNs,
Social Workers,
Therapists,
Researchers,
Supervisors, HIV
Testers &
Counselors
People:
Just because
you might not
have letters after
your name, this
is for you too!
Lived experience
cannot be
overvalued.
11. What else makes a
space “safe”?
• Area or forum where a marginalized group is
free of standard stereotypes, discrimination,
and tactics of silencing
• Physically safe: free from sources of physical
and institutional violence, i.e. law enforcement
• These are guidelines: “trolling” should not be
tolerated
12. Good for At-Risk
Communities
• Skill share/peer education
• Ownership and self-
actualization, especially
for extremely
marginalized/criminalized
populations and those
with intersecting
oppressions
• Decreases isolation from
prevention resources
Why safe spaces are an effective and
necessary tool for HIV prevention & care
13. Good for Organizations
• Community involvement
builds trust
• Builds knowledge of lived
experience and on-the-
ground realities where
research falls short -
especially situations that
are a product of structural
issues
• Narrows the gap between
provider and participant
Why safe spaces are an effective and
necessary tool for HIV prevention & care
14. Good for Organizations
• Community involvement
builds trust
• Builds knowledge of lived
experience and on-the-
ground realities where
research falls short -
especially situations that
are a product of structural
issues
• Narrows the gap between
provider and participant
Good for At-Risk
Communities
• Skill share/peer education
• Ownership and self-
actualization, especially
for extremely
marginalized/criminalized
populations and those
with intersecting
oppressions
• Decreases isolation from
prevention resources
Why safe spaces are an effective and
necessary tool for HIV prevention & care
15. Sonagachi Project, Kolkata, India
3 Rs: respect for sex work and those involved in
it; reliance on sex workers to run the program;
recognition of sex workers’ rights. Condom use
rose from 27% in 1992 to 86% in 2001; HIV
prevalence in sex workers dropped.
16. Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN)
While Aboriginal Peoples make up 3.8% of the population, they
accounted for 12.5% of all new HIV infections in Canada. A
federal initiative to address HIV/AIDS prioritized positive Aboriginal
women through the use of safe spaces:
• Use and create opportunities for culturally competent, arts-
based approaches to HIV prevention, such as drum-making,
ceremonial skirt-making, and digital storytelling
• Make gathering spaces as inclusive as possible, creating
spaces for children and attending to barriers to participation
• Recognize that women are part of a larger community, offer
opportunities for women to learn alongside their families,
partners and children
• Honor the sacred role of Aboriginal women by learning about
and celebrating women’s traditional cultural roles
18. Positive Prevention Efforts
Safe Spaces
have been a
crucial tool in
HIV prevention
with PLWH/A
Peer support groups,
Post-test clubs,
Classes, Group therapy,
Positive-living Programs,
Collaboration in
Information, Education and
Communication Campaigns,
Income-Generating Activities
“I worked in groups on this idea of prevention ...The main
principle is to help people to become responsible for
themselves, their bodies and their rights. When people
become aware of their situation it is possible to promote
change.”
– HIV positive service provider, Clinica Condesa, Mexico
19. Intentionality and Framing
• Without intentionally, there is almost always a
reproduction of structural oppressions within the
organization or program
• Strategic Essentialism – for the most
marginalized of populations it is sometimes
necessary to reach out to a specific group so
that they may self-actualize
20. Logistics
• Low-threshold
• Location/time
accessibility
• Help meet
immediate needs
(tokens, food,
supplies)
• Sometimes
personal
relationships can
trump logistical
barriers
• If mandatory
program
(incarceration, court
ordered drug
treatment), theories
and practices of safe
spaces can be
included
• Consistency
• Think outside the
box
21. What not to do
• Don’t offer advice
unless asked but DO
recognize behavior
change that comes
from within
• Don’t assume a
singular identity; don’t
generalize
• Don’t try to do it all at
once; the small things
count
• Don’t exploit the space
or the participants
22. Reception
• Be patient, don’t take it personally
• Hire within the community and provide proper
training, including tools for de-escalation
• Appropriate imagery and visual
representations in front office
• Paperwork
First point of contact, establishes relationship and
trust between client and service provider
23. Direct Service Provider
• Office/workplace presentation
• Reflect clients’ language
• Do your homework, know laws and policy
• Be honest about internal biases – you can still
be a great provider! But also know when to
refer
Coordination of services, advocate, maintains
primary relationship between client and
organization
24. Supervisor
• Model affirmative language and client-
centered approach
• Hire within the community
• Facilitate appropriate staff trainings (beyond
accreditations) and interventions
• Safe spaces are for employees too!
Fosters and maintains successful environment for
safer spaces; less direct interaction with clients
27. Encountering Resistance?
Keep it simple - Assert your position without
starting a new conversation
Go further – Challenge existing attitudes,
systems, and client/provider dynamics
28. Encountering Resistance?
Keep it simple - Assert your position without
starting a new conversation
Go further – Challenge existing attitudes,
systems, and client/provider dynamics
Confront – Identify the problem and a path or
process to begin to address it within your
organization
31. Encountering Resistance?
Keep it simple – Continue with affirming
language
Go further – Correct co-worker’s misgendering
comments
Confront
32. Encountering Resistance?
Keep it simple – Continue with affirming
language
Go further – Correct co-worker’s misgendering
comments
Confront – Set up system to ensure correct
pronoun use and gender affirmation
33. Participants as Consultants
• They know more than you do; avoid
privileging institutional learning, degrees,
and resumes
• A truly safe space necessitates direct
community involvement and leadership
• As with any other consultant they should be
compensated fairly and financially, their
34. Consultation & Self-Advocacy
• VANDU, Nothing About Us Without Us
• Young Women’s Empowerment Project (Chicago),
Girls Do What They Have To Do To Survive:
Illuminating Methods used by Girls in the Sex Trade
and Street Economy to Fight Back and Heal
• Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network, Environments
of Nurturing Safety
35. And a note to participants…
How to get your needs met
and build a successful community-led space:
• Never assume someone knows how you feel
• Follow the rules set forth at your organization
• Work within the system to self-advocate when you feel
someone is breaking the rules or breaking your trust; don’t
lose your temper, talk to them directly or talk to their
supervisor
You are the expert:
You have an important set of skills to share with
people.
36. What if everyone had a safe
space to be heard?
Imagine if you had a safe space at your organization or in
your workplace where you could really listen to your
clients?
Think how you could implement some aspects of a safe
space –
or even how you are already doing so.
Thank You!