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WORKSTEP modernisation funds evaluation
- Authors:
- PURVIS Ann, et al
- Publisher:
- Corporate Document Services; Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 73p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
WORKSTEP is part of a broad range of schemes funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which aims to help disabled people find and retain work. These programmes are managed by Jobcentre Plus, an executive agency of DWP, and provided by a range of organisations in the public, private and not-for-profit sector. WORKSTEP was introduced in April 2001, and incorporated a number of key changes to its predecessor, the Supported Employment Programme, all of which aimed to modernise service provision. The changes embodied in the WORKSTEP programme were a significant challenge for existing service providers and in recognition of this, the Government announced an allocation of £37.2 million in Programme Modernisation Funding, available over a period of three years. The overall aim of the Funds was to both stimulate and enable change to occur within existing provider organisations, making them better placed to deliver WORKSTEP. This report presents the findings of research on WORKSTEP Modernisation Funds, aiming to evaluate the delivery of the funding and the nature and impact of activities and investments arising from it. The research was carried out by the Centre for Public Policy during 2005, and it linked into their evaluation of the WORKSTEP Programme. It involved interviews with Jobcentre Plus and provider organisation staff and an analysis of Modernisation Project documentation. The research examined the background to the Modernisation Funds initiative, the promotion and administration of the Funds, and reviewed the range of initiatives that were supported.
An exploratory study of a computer-assisted abuse awareness and safety planning program for men with disabilities: the Men's Safer and Stronger Program
- Authors:
- OSCHWALD Mary, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 14(2), 2015, pp.88-109.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Interpersonal violence (IPV) is a serious and often unrecognized problem for men with disabilities (MWD). However, abuse awareness programs and outcome measures have not been systematically evaluated in MWD. This article reports findings from an exploratory study (n = 31) of the Safer and Stronger Program for Men with Disabilities (Men's SSP), an audio computer-assisted self-interview (ACASI) abuse awareness programme. The study aimed to examine the sensitivity of the Men's SSP ACASI and its embedded self-reflective items for measuring IPV experience of MWD, and to collect preliminary data on the reliability of a battery of safety- and abuse-related measures when completed by MWD. Most men participating in the study reported multiple disabilities, the most frequent being intellectual or cognitive disabilities, mobility or physical disabilities, and mental health disabilities. Preliminary findings suggest the programme is sensitive toward detecting abuse and it allows MWD to privately and independently self-identify IPV experiences. Preliminary psychometric data on a battery of abuse and safety awareness outcome measures suggest that they are reliable in this population. (Publisher abstract)
Youth leadership program for changing self-image and attitude toward people with disabilities
- Authors:
- COHEN Ronen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 11(3), 2012, pp.197-218.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The attitude of society toward people with intellectual or psychiatric disabilities is predominantly negative in nature. Persons with disabilities usually arouse feelings of compassion, and are perceived as being incapable of working, in need of charity, inferior, and even asexual. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of an intervention programme on changes in attitude toward people with disabilities among member of a youth leadership group, and also to assess whether changes occurred in their self-image. The participants were 164 9th-grade students from various junior high schools throughout Israel. Half of the students participated in an integration programme for changing attitudes toward persons with disabilities, and the other half served as the control group. The group participated in workshops that presented information regarding disabilities and were also involved in volunteer projects offering services to people with disabilities. The research examined the existence and the degree of relationship between participation in the programme, changes in attitudes toward people with disabilities, and self-image. The research findings pointed to a positive change in attitudes of the participants of the programme in comparison with the control group, resulting mainly from personal contact with people with disabilities. No relationship was found between levels of self-image of the research group and attitudes toward people with disabilities.
Employment support agencies in the UK: current operation and future development needs
- Authors:
- WISTOW Richard, SCHNEIDER Justine
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 15(2), March 2007, pp.128-135.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Disabled people are amongst the most excluded in society, while people with learning disability have the lowest rates of employment. Supported employment promises to address the gaps, but it is a new approach, one whose development has been incremental. The present authors explore some of the features of agencies providing employment support to disabled people, together with their managers' views. This paper describes semi structured telephone interviews with the managers of 31 employment support agencies. The survey sought to understand the types of service provided, the staff and caseload numbers, the training offered, and the targets used. The authors also asked the managers what would help them in delivering employment opportunities to disabled people. The responses of the managers highlight gaps between current policy and practice. Particular attention is given to the use of targets, fragmented funding and what managers consider is required to improve employment opportunities for disabled people. Managers endorsed the vision expressed in current policy, and identified numerous obstacles to its implementation in employment support. Taken together, their views can be used to guide the development of supported employment.
Social work with disabled people
- Authors:
- OLIVER Michael, SAPEY Bob
- Publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 218p.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
Introduction to social work with disabled people. Includes chapters on: old and new directions in social work with disability; thinking about disability; the causes of impairment and the creation of disability; disability in the family; living with disabilities; the legal and social context of disability; and some professional and organisational aspects of social work with disabled people
Introduction to challenging behaviour
- Author:
- PIMM Paul L.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61(7), July 1998, pp.306-310.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Introduces the topic of challenging behaviour based on a review of the relevant literature and from work with people with cerebral palsy who challenge services. Discusses defining a behaviour as challenging, reasons for the behaviour, assessment and management of challenging behaviour.
Beyond disability: towards an enabling society
- Editor:
- HALES Gerald
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 208p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents theoretical and practical insights into the way society intervenes in the lives of disabled people. Also considers how resources could be used in ways that are more helpful and supportive, and ways in which services could be improved.
Early intervention studies for young children with special needs
- Editors:
- MITCHELL David, BROWN Roy I.
- Publisher:
- Chapman and Hall
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 355p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes the need to identify children with special needs, and facilities that are being developed for this. Discusses the role of the parent in facilitating early learning, and the needs of parents when a child is diagnosed as having a disability. Also looks at advocacy and staff training.
Hidden in plain sight: inquiry into disability-related harassment
- Author:
- EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 231p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
An inquiry was launched by the Equality and Human Rights Commission to investigate the causes of disability-related harassment and examine how organisations such as local authorities are working to prevent and eliminate it. Disability-related harassment is defined as unwanted, exploitative or abusive conduct against disabled people. Part one of the report provides the background to the inquiry, including the current legislative and policy framework. Part two examines 10 serious cases where disabled people had died or were seriously injured due to harassment. For each case the public authorities involved gave evidence about: their awareness of the harassment; their handling of the case; what they could have done differently; and whether they had put into practice any measures to help them avoid similar tragedies in the future. The report summarises the findings for each case, looking at what happened; the response; prosecution; and the review process. Part 3 of the report looks at the wider problem of harassment, indicators of prevalence and draws on submissions made by people who have experiencing harassment. Part 4 looks at how organisations such as police, local authorities, schools and housing providers currently deal with harassment when reported. It identifies examples of good practice and common problem areas. The conclusion sets out a manifesto for change and provides key recommendations.
Early support for children with complex needs: team around the child and the multi-agency keyworker
- Author:
- LIMBRICK Peter
- Publisher:
- Interconnections
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 93p.
- Place of publication:
- Worcester
Early intervention is fast becoming something of a 'hot topic' among families of disabled children and practitioners in the field. This publication offers an account of the philosophy, principles, outcomes and management of the Team Around the Child model. In the past, parents of a very young child with special needs would be referred to specialists and agencies in various locations and services may have appeared disjointed. These families can now receive well planned services leading to a co-ordinated approach to the care of their child.