social organization framework bc coalition of people with disabilities
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Social Organization Framework
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
Social Organization Framework
C-MIST focuses on the individual’s needs
SOF focuses on social networks – relationships among individuals, families and their community
It is a capacity-building and social action approach
Networks provide essential supports
Everyday In crisis situations
Informal Networks
Family Friends Neighbours Co-workers
Formal Networks Community groups Faith-based organizations Schools Service providers AgenciesThe primary role of formal
networks is to enhance/support/enable informal networks
Characteristics of Informal Networks
Mutual exchanges
Reciprocal responsibility
Bridging informal and formal networks
Informal networks bring the power of interpersonal relationships and the ability to influence others in their networks to act
Formal networks contribute specialized expertise and support resilience through programs and services
Isolated Populations
Many factors can contribute to an individual being isolated and socially excluded from network participation:Socio-economicDisability/abilityRaceGender
When disaster Strikes
The nature and strength of the social networks in the community is critical
Individual/Family
St. John Ambulance
Firefig
hters
Emergency Social Services
Pol
ice
Ambulance
Military
Salvation A
rmy
Red
Cro
ss
Hospitals
Without networks, individuals have to wait for help
3-7 days on your own
Individual
St. John Ambulance
Fam
ily
NeighboursSocial groups C
o-w
orke
rsFaith
Groups
Community Organizations
Schoo
ls
Volunteer
Centres
Cultural G
roups
Disabilit
y
Groups
Firefig
hters
Emergency Social Services
Pol
ice
Ambulance
Military
Salvation A
rmy
Red
Cro
ss
Hospitals
Strong networks allow people to help each other
Friends
Action = Change
It is through networks that action takes place and how change comes about
Mobilizing Communities
Means activating networks to work together around a common cause
Social Capital
Information and the exchange of information
Reciprocity between community members Trust that comes from successful
exchanges/interactions
The power of social capital
Information that is provided by and reinforced by a community group or network that an individual knows has a greater potential to be accepted and utilized
Exchange and interaction
Community Capacity
Two key elements:The way people demonstrate a sense of
shared responsibility for the general welfare of the community and its members
The way they collectively create ways to address community needs and confront challenges that threaten the safety and well-being of community members
Characteristics of Community Capacity
The development of knowledge, skills and resources to produce a desired change
The ability to mobilize people and resources
It is anchored in taking action
Resilience
A community’s ability to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from a disaster, including the ability to quickly restore essential services and move toward a full recovery
A resilient community is…
One that maintains, regains or establishes favourable community results over time despite adversity
Building resilience is…
About establishing and sustaining community capacity
Summarizing Social Organization Framework
Social Networks Social Capital Community
Capacity