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NETWORKING

The ability to build and actively maintain working relationships and/or networks in gang afflicted communities, involving all relevant stakeholders for private and public context, gang members, youth, families, etc. (adapted from: University of Guelph, 2010);

PROFICIENCY LEVELS

* Proficiency Level – the level of competency proficiency one must command to successfully perform job functions in a gang related context 

Identifies the different stakeholders in the local community, their relationships and existing networks related to gang context;
Identifies basic geographic and structural features that define, support and inhibit outreach in the gang affected community;

Adopts outreach strategies based on population, behaviour or identified risks that are suitable to a gang affected communities;
Adapts flexible strategies to the youngster characteristics and circumstances within their broader cultural context of gangs and gang phenomenon;

Promotes to the local community, including gang members, awareness and respect for cultural factors and norms, affecting their decision-making processes and their potential responsiveness to outreach strategies in gang affected community;
Adapts flexible strategies to the youngster characteristics and circumstances within their broader cultural context of gangs and gang phenomenon;

Uses appropriate and accessible formats for conveying information for both local community and gang members;
Helps create networks, establishes partnerships and linkages with other community workers and organisations aiming care coordination and enhancing resources, in gang environments;
Supports gang members and potential gang members, in finding and using resources, and assists in creating and supporting connections among gang affected community members and caregivers;

Shares accurate and culturally-appropriate gang information with youngsters, families and community, including information about possible “warning signs” even after the desired changes occurred.
Offers and generates multiple, clear examples of desired changes and their potential outcomes, in a gang environment;

SAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE OF

Outreach strategies

Team building

ABILITY TO

Access sources of information and builds key contacts

Apply correctly community resources

Build relationships with employers

Connect with Resources

Build relationships with the community