Blueprint Project - Project Launch - Alberta Council of Women's Shelters September 18th, 2023

Blueprint Project Project Launch Alberta Council of Women's Shelters September 18th, 2023 Land Acknowledgement About ACWS Vision: We believe in a world free from violence and abuse Mission: To support our members and work with them to end domestic violence and abuse The Ultimate Community Collaboration Why the Project Started: The Blueprint Project looked to transform the way we work together, the. [...] Grew out of our learnings from the Safety From Domestic Violence Project 4 Pillars of Engagement ACWS… Support community collaboration & coordination Provide data management & technical support Act as a support to 3 CoP Provide training to build knowledge and skills in provision of client centred services Support the developmental evaluation process M. [...] “Every client’s •Offer the right sort and combination of advice, support and advocacy to be offered at the right time based on a full and accurate account of the client's needs and history, including other service contact and use. [...] Communities of Practice 2SLGBTQ+ CoP, Indigenous CoP, NIR CoP – members of the community & service providers providing services to the community, those seeking to improve service delivery Cross-sectoral, provincial networks uniting service providers Identify barriers, gaps and opportunities to enhance and improve service delivery for clients and community Review and revise assessment tools (e.g. [...] Pruden, “Domestic silence: Meet the faces of abuse” Edmonton Journal, 2015 Cultural Competency Learning Modules – Red Deer Guide for Gaps Self-Assessment Tool – 2SLGBTQ+ CoP What’s Next… Launch of the Guide for Gaps Looking to continue the Communities of Practice Envision the 4 pillars of the Project to live on within Grande Prairie and Red Deer – continue to offer enhanced wraparound services Bra.