FRAME GANG European Framework of Competences for Community Professionals working in Gang Environments
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OUTREACH

Ability to be involved in on-going outreach efforts to supports communities afflicted by gangs, first and foremost “meeting people where they are” and co-producing involvements strategies for gang / potential gang members  (adapted from: The Community Health Worker Initiative of Boston,2007);

PROFICIENCY LEVELS

* Proficiency Level – the level of competency proficiency one must command to successfully perform job functions in a gang related context 
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Identifies and understands the use of outreach gang strategies and methods to bring services/solutions to where a population or group resides and works, and at community sites such as street, grocery stores and outdoor community spaces;
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 appropriate to gang affected community;
Adapts flexible strategies to the youngster characteristics and circumstances within their broader cultural context of gangs and gang phenomenon;
Promotes to 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;
Uses appropriate and accessible formats for conveying information for both local community and gang members;
Helps create networks and establish partnerships and linkages with other community workers and organisations with the purpose of care coordination and enhancing resources, within a gang context;
Shares accurate and culturally-appropriate information with youngsters, families and community, including information about possible gang “warning signs” even when desired changes already occurred;
Develops new practices, by supporting gang members and potential gang members in finding and using resources.

SAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE OF
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Outreach gang strategies and methods;
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Work field
ABILITY TO
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Bring services to the field
Know/understand the community
Create supporting connections
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Adapt outreach strategies
Promote the use of proper information in the community
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The FRAME GANG project is co-financed by ERASMUS + programme ( KA2 - Strategic Partnerships for vocational education and training).
ERASMUS +  is the 
new EU programme for Education, Training, Youth, and Sport (2014-2020).
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This website has been accomplished during the project “European Framework of Competences for Community Professionals working in Gang Environments” - 2015-1-PT01-KA202-013159 implemented with financial support of the European Commission by the Erasmus + Programme.  This publication reflects the views only of the author, The Portuguese National Agency ERASMUS+ Education and Training​  and the European Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Objectives
    • Expected results
    • Outputs
    • Dissemination and training events
  • Partners
  • Gallery
  • Library
  • Media
  • Competences
    • EFC STRUCTURE
    • Planning and Organising
    • Strategic Thinking
    • Values and Ethics
    • Needs assessment
    • Risk assessment
    • Interpersonal And Group Relationships
    • Emotional Resilience
    • Crisis Intervention And Prevention
    • Youth Mentoring
    • Family Learning
    • Community Engagement
    • Networking
    • Mediation
    • Counselling
    • Outreach
    • Resources
  • Events
  • Contact
  • login