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Laurie L. Charles - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Young Women Struggling for an Education: Systemic Work With a Village Community in West Africa
Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 2006Co-Authors: Laurie L. CharlesAbstract:Abstract In this article I describe the development of a project designed to improve the educational opportunities of young girls in a rural Village Community in West Africa. Using a metaphor of witnessing (Weingarten, 2003), I describe my experiences working on a project that resulted in the formation, with host country nationals, of a committee to promote girls' education in the Village Community. From a first-person perspective, I outline the formation and implementation of the work, and present some of the interactions in the Village system which informed and shaped the final project. I begin the article with a brief discussion on the value of taking a civic-minded, human rights perspective to one's work as a systemic family therapist.
C Gomez - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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operating results of a wind diesel system which supplies the full energy needs of an isolated Village Community in the canary islands
Solar Energy, 2003Co-Authors: J A Carta, J Gonzalez, C GomezAbstract:Following is a discussion of the operational strategies of a wind–diesel system which has been installed in an isolated fishing Village Community on the island of Fuerteventura in the Canarian Archipelago. The project was implemented with the aim of meeting the complete energy requirements of the Community: street lighting and domestic consumption, desalination plant, freezer plant, sewage water purifier, hydrocompressor for the supply of potable water and a winch for small vessels. An analysis is also made of the results which were obtained with respect to the quality of the service supplied, the percentage of wind penetration in the system, fuel savings and the decrease of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. A comparison of these results has also been made with the corresponding estimated figures for the performance of the system when originally designed. The conclusion is drawn that, from a technical point of view, the system that has been developed supplies all the service needs of the Community on a regular basis with an acceptable level in the quality of the energy and a substantial improvement in the quality of the environment. This is a contributing factor to providing a satisfactory level in the quality of life for the inhabitants of the Community.
J A Carta - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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operating results of a wind diesel system which supplies the full energy needs of an isolated Village Community in the canary islands
Solar Energy, 2003Co-Authors: J A Carta, J Gonzalez, C GomezAbstract:Following is a discussion of the operational strategies of a wind–diesel system which has been installed in an isolated fishing Village Community on the island of Fuerteventura in the Canarian Archipelago. The project was implemented with the aim of meeting the complete energy requirements of the Community: street lighting and domestic consumption, desalination plant, freezer plant, sewage water purifier, hydrocompressor for the supply of potable water and a winch for small vessels. An analysis is also made of the results which were obtained with respect to the quality of the service supplied, the percentage of wind penetration in the system, fuel savings and the decrease of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. A comparison of these results has also been made with the corresponding estimated figures for the performance of the system when originally designed. The conclusion is drawn that, from a technical point of view, the system that has been developed supplies all the service needs of the Community on a regular basis with an acceptable level in the quality of the energy and a substantial improvement in the quality of the environment. This is a contributing factor to providing a satisfactory level in the quality of life for the inhabitants of the Community.
J. Durkan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Costs of Village Community, residential campus and dispersed housing provision for people with intellectual disability
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2002Co-Authors: Angela Hallam, Martin Knapp, Krister Järbrink, Ann Netten, Eric Emerson, Janet Robertson, Nicola Gregory, Chris Hatton, Sophia Kessissoglou, J. DurkanAbstract:In recent years, a growing volume of research evidence has been generated about the relative cost-effectiveness of various types of Community-based residential supports for people with intellectual disability (ID) in the UK. However, few reliable data are available to inform planners, commissioners or service providers about the quality and costs of providing support within residential or Village communities. Methods The evaluation described in the present paper aimed to fill some of the gaps in knowledge by examining the comparative costs of supporting people in Village Community settings, in National Health Service (NHS) residential campuses and in dispersed, Community-based housing schemes. The complete service package received by each study participant was described and costed, and a series of statistical analyses was undertaken to identify factors associated with variations in the cost of support. The analyses reported in the present paper were based on comparisons of 86 people living in Village communities, 133 in residential campuses and 281 in dispersed housing schemes. Results Wide variations in cost were found, not only between models of accommodation, but between individual organizations, settings and service users. Multivariate analysis revealed that higher costs were associated with supports for people with higher levels of ID and more severe challenging behaviour. The cost of support was affected by the size of the residential setting, with smaller facilities likely to be more expensive. Associations were also found between increased costs, and services for younger users, male users and people who had not moved from a NHS hospital. Generally, more sophisticated service processes within the setting were associated with higher costs; although systematic arrangements for supervision and training of staff had a negative effect on cost. Conclusions The cost findings should be considered alongside evidence on outcomes. A comparison of Village communities and dispersed housing schemes suggests that both models of provision appear be associated with particular benefits, although different types of setting are appropriate for different individuals and therefore, the continued development of a range of residential models is important.
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Costs of Village Community, residential campus and dispersed housing provision for people with intellectual disability.
Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR, 2002Co-Authors: Angela Hallam, Martin Knapp, Krister Järbrink, Ann Netten, Eric Emerson, Janet Robertson, Nicola Gregory, Chris Hatton, Sophia Kessissoglou, J. DurkanAbstract:In recent years, a growing volume of research evidence has been generated about the relative cost-effectiveness of various types of Community-based residential supports for people with intellectual disability (ID) in the UK. However, few reliable data are available to inform planners, commissioners or service providers about the quality and costs of providing support within residential or Village communities. The evaluation described in the present paper aimed to fill some of the gaps in knowledge by examining the comparative costs of supporting people in Village Community settings, in National Health Service (NHS) residential campuses and in dispersed, Community-based housing schemes. The complete service package received by each study participant was described and costed, and a series of statistical analyses was undertaken to identify factors associated with variations in the cost of support. The analyses reported in the present paper were based on comparisons of 86 people living in Village communities, 133 in residential campuses and 281 in dispersed housing schemes. Wide variations in cost were found, not only between models of accommodation, but between individual organizations, settings and service users. Multivariate analysis revealed that higher costs were associated with supports for people with higher levels of ID and more severe challenging behaviour. The cost of support was affected by the size of the residential setting, with smaller facilities likely to be more expensive. Associations were also found between increased costs, and services for younger users, male users and people who had not moved from a NHS hospital. Generally, more sophisticated service processes within the setting were associated with higher costs; although systematic arrangements for supervision and training of staff had a negative effect on cost. The cost findings should be considered alongside evidence on outcomes. A comparison of Village communities and dispersed housing schemes suggests that both models of provision appear be associated with particular benefits, although different types of setting are appropriate for different individuals and therefore, the continued development of a range of residential models is important.
Joan K Davitt - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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it takes a Village Community practice social work and aging in place
Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 2011Co-Authors: Kathryn E Mcdonough, Joan K DavittAbstract:The US population of older adults will increase significantly in the coming decades. Most of these individuals prefer to age in their homes/communities. However, most communities are not prepared to handle the long-term care needs of an aging population. This article examines one model that communities are using to help older adults age-in-place, the Village. A conceptual lens based in Community practice and empowerment theory is offered to explicate this model and critically evaluate social work's role in it. It also presents challenges to social work roles in facilitation and evaluation of the model.
