Community-Based Education Practices in Resettlement: Insights from the Blacksburg Refugee Partnership

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jared A Keyel
Keyword(s):  
Service Provision ◽  
Community Organizations ◽  
The United States ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Publicly Funded ◽  
College Town ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Education ◽  
Essential Services ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

Education is a key component of the processes refugees undertake to (re)establish their lives in their new communities. In many cases too, displaced individuals have had interruptions in their education paths. In the United States context, nonprofit and community organizations provide essential services to supplement publicly funded resettlement and educational programs. The Blacksburg Refugee Partnership (BRP) has been filling service provision gaps in Southwest Virginia for a group of resettled refugee households since late 2016. BRP provides tutoring, English as a Second Language (ESL) training, and summer supplemental programming. Based upon an interview with BRP’s Education Coordinators and a survey of leaders and volunteers in September 2018, this article explores the organization’s work, connecting it to challenges and opportunities similar education initiatives encounter. I organize research results around three primary themes: the benefits of resettlement in a “college town” and the importance of leveraging university resources; the complexity of volunteer-led programming; and the need for comprehensive services to facilitate students’ education. I conclude by sketching the implications of this case for other educational initiatives serving refugees.

Refugee-Run Grassroots Organizations: Responsive Assistance beyond the Constraints of US Resettlement Policy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odessa Gonzalez Benson
Keyword(s):  
Service Provision ◽  
Community Organizations ◽  
Refugee Resettlement ◽  
Grassroots Organizations ◽  
Publicly Funded ◽  
Time Limits ◽  
Refugee Community ◽  
Neoliberal Governance ◽  
The Us ◽  
Us Cities

Abstract Refugee-resettlement policy as constitutive of neoliberal governance has been critically examined as delimiting service provision by state-contracted refugee-serving agencies. What remains unexamined is how state-detached refugee-run organizations at the grassroots fit into the privatized, marketized and technocratic modalities of such governance. This study examines Refugee Community Organizations (RCOs) in the US and their scope of services in relation to publicly funded resettlement services, drawing on focus groups and 40 interviews with RCO leaders of Bhutanese communities in 35 US cities. Findings illustrate RCOs with a wide scope of services, in terms of eligibility, time limits, proximity and modality. Who and when: RCOs target those neglected by work-oriented policies and provide assistance well beyond policy time limits. Where and how: RCOs are closer to communities in terms of both geographical and sociocultural proximity. Issues of equity and social justice are thus raised, as RCOs aim to assume important functions of the state and pursue the mandates of federal policy, without adequate resources and legitimacy.

scholarly journals LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Support: An Analysis of Challenges and Opportunities Within 4-H

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 26-51
Author(s):  
Joseph J. Rand ◽  
Megan S. Paceley ◽  
Jessica N. Fish ◽  
Sloan Okrey Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
The United States ◽  
Community Practice ◽  
Lgbtq Youth ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Staff Support ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Youth Community

LGBTQ+ youth experience health disparities compared with heterosexual and cisgender youth. Community-based, positive youth development organizations are an important resource to support and affirm LGBTQ+ youth. This study aimed to identify the opportunities and challenges in supporting LGBTQ+ youth within 4-H. The study took place in one state in the United States within a 4-H program and employed qualitative, community-based methods using SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analyses and focus groups of 4-H staff, support staff, volunteers, and youth participants. The majority of participants were White and middle class with direct connections to the 4-H program. Thematic analyses were conducted by multiple analysts until consensus was reached. Challenges and opportunities emerged in 3 themes: (a) organizational climate; (b) policies and procedures; and (c) training, education, and resources. Two additional themes included opportunities only: (a) community engagement and (b) youth-specific resources. This study has important implications for the 4-H program, rural community practice, and research, including strategies to improve LGBTQ+ inclusivity through education, programs and policies, hiring, and community partnerships. Additionally, this study highlights the opportunity and unique positionality of the 4-H program to amplify youth voices in the creation of youth-specific resources.

scholarly journals "We Created that Space with Everybody:" Constructing a Community-Based Space of Belonging and Familia in a Latina/o Youth Group

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julissa Ventura
Keyword(s):  
Latino Youth ◽  
The United States ◽  
Youth Workers ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Youth Group ◽  
Cultural Wealth ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
Gateway Cities ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Midwestern City

As the Latino population grows across the United States and particularly in places outside traditional gateway cities, questions arise around the challenges and opportunities for Latinos in these new areas of settlement. Situated within this context of Latino demographic change, this article examines the construction of a youth-led, grassroots Latino youth group in a mid-sized, Midwestern city. Through a community cultural wealth (Yosso, 2005) and social justice development framework (Ginwright & Cammarota, 2002), this article highlights how Latino youth and adult community allies constructed a space of belonging where youth shared their experiences and knowledge. In the group youth built upon their familial and navigational capital and developed self and social awareness. This youth constructed space differed greatly from the schools youth attended. Drawing from a 16-week, ethnographically informed study this article suggests that when youth are given an opportunity to create and lead their own space, they can provide powerful insight and perspective on educational issues. The findings from this study have implications for educators, youth workers, and policymakers looking for ways to build more engaging, culturally-relevant classrooms and programs for Latina/o students.

Increasing Awareness of the All of Us Research Program in Latino Communities

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 168-173
Author(s):  
Norma G. Cuellar ◽  
Elizabeth Aquino ◽  
Sara Cruet Barreto ◽  
Grace Grau ◽  
Jeneva Gularte-Rinaldo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Research Program ◽  
The United States ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Education ◽  
Program Success ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds ◽  
Latino Communities

Introduction: The All of Us Research Program is funded by the National Institutes of Health. The aim of the program is to gather data from at least 1 million people of diverse backgrounds living in the United States to accelerate research and improve health. The purpose of this article is to discuss the collaboration of the All of Us Research Program and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) to increase awareness of the All of Us Research Program in Latino communities. Method: A community-based education approach by NAHN chapters across the country was used. The Sprint 1 grant was funded to increase awareness in health care providers of Latino communities. The Sprint 2 grant was funded to increase awareness in Latino communities. Results: A total of 8 NAHN chapters were selected to disseminate the All of Us Research Program information. These initiatives reached more than 156,000 health care providers and the chapters participated in 31 community-based activities across the country reaching thousands of Latinos. Discussion: The collaboration between the All of Us Research Program and NAHN was instrumental in disseminating information to the Latino population. Developing trust in Latino communities is an essential component of program success.

scholarly journals Physical Therapists as Partners for Community Fall Risk Screenings and Referrals to Community Programs

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Vincenzo ◽  
Colleen Hergott ◽  
Lori Schrodt ◽  
Subashan Perera ◽  
Jennifer Tripken ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Community Organizations ◽  
The United States ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Pro Bono ◽  
Fall Risk Screening

Objectives: Physical therapists (PTs) are integral team members in fall prevention in clinical settings; however, few studies have investigated PTs' engagement in pro-bono community-based falls prevention. Therefore, we aimed to describe the characteristics of PTs and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) in the United States who conduct community-based fall screenings, the reach of screenings, their knowledge and utilization of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's fall-risk screening toolkit (STEADI, Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries), and therapists' knowledge and referrals to evidence-based programs (EBPs) and community resources.Methods: A cross-sectional survey distributed to a convenience sample of PTs/PTAs in the United States through news-blasts, and social media.Results: Four hundred and forty-four therapists who worked with older adults completed the survey. Approximately 40% of the respondents (n = 180) conduct screenings, most frequently annually. People who screen tend to be PTs with >20 years of experience, work in outpatient/wellness or academia, and be involved in the least amount of direct patient care. The majority (n = 344, 77.5%) of survey respondents were somewhat to very familiar with the STEADI, and ~84% (n = 114) of respondents who were very familiar with the STEADI (n = 136) use the toolkit to conduct community-based, pro-bono fall risk screenings. Twenty-six percent (n = 14) out of the 53 PTAs who responded to the survey conduct falls screenings in the community. Of the PTs/PTAs who conduct community-based fall screenings (n = 180), ~ 75% (n = 136) are aware of and refer older adults to EBPs. Over half also refer to Silver Sneakers and/or senior centers.Discussion: PTs and PTAs are key partners in evidence-based multifactorial fall prevention in the community. Data helps inform community organizations that most PTs who engage in community-based fall risk screening utilize the STEADI toolkit and refer to community-based programs. Community organizations seeking PT partners to engage in fall risk screenings and promote referrals to local resources or EBPs will likely have the most success collaborating with local physical therapy education programs or physical therapy clinic managers.

Service Provision Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Areas

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah L. Hastings ◽  
Tracy J. Cohn ◽  
E. Janie Pinterits
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

Bilingual and Bicultural Education. Alternative Educational Approaches to Ethnic Communities

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolay Georgiev
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Ethnic Communities ◽  
Cultural Approach ◽  
Educational Integration

The article presents the characteristics of bilingualism according to modern linguistic theories as well as the approaches of elaboration and implementation of bilingual educational programs in Europe and the United States. The advantages of the socio-cultural approach in selection and implementation of educational integration programs are outlined, with the emphasis on the so-called productive training.

Gay (White) Male Speech and the E(race)sure of Identity

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brianna R. Cornelius
Keyword(s):  
Racial Identity ◽  
Language Use ◽  
White Male ◽  
The United States ◽  
Gay Identity ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Language Varieties ◽  
Gay Male ◽  
Men Of Color ◽  
African American Language

Although a notable body of work has emerged describing gay male speech (GMS), its overlap with African American language (AAL) remains comparatively understudied. This chapter explores the assumption of whiteness that has informed research on gay identity and precluded intersectional considerations in sociolinguistic research. Examining the importance of racial identity, particularly Blackness, to the construction of gay identity in the United States, the chapter investigates the treatment of GMS as white by default, with the voices of gay men of color considered additive. The desire vs. identity debate in language and sexuality studies contributed to an understanding of gay identity as community-based practice, thereby laying a necessary framework for the study of GMS. However, this framework led to a virtually exclusive focus on white men’s language use. Although efforts to bring a community-based understanding to gay identity have been groundbreaking, the lack of consideration of intersectionality has erased contributions to GMS from racially based language varieties, such as AAL.

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