Indicators for Affiliate Safe Community Support Centre

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A Centre applying for this designation is seeking:

• To publicly affirm its commitment to supporting safe community initiatives;
• To contribute to knowledge development at the international level through the Safe Community Network and the WHO; and
• Acknowledgement for its given area of expertise

Any Centre or organization seeking an Affiliate Safe Community Support Centre status must have a documented record of commitment and expertise in the field (minimum 3 years). It should also be noted that applicants submitting a proposal are expected to describe and define the “communities” they serve in the context of own environment. No universal definition is implied by the use of the word “community” within the criteria. Applicants must meet the following indicators.

1) The provision of Centre programs and services utilize multidisciplinary and cross sectoral approaches.

Rationale:

• Supports mobilization efforts necessary for action at the community level by modeling collaborative approaches
• Strengthens and creates opportunities needed to build on the science and practice of injury prevention and community safety
• Supports a comprehensive or systems approach to address injury problems

2) The Centre provides a framework for promoting collective action which includes involvement with community networks.

Rationale:

• Supports local communities and organizations to implement action at the local level
• Supports targeted activities that address priority injury and safety problems
• Nurtures focused attention on issues through focused community networks

3) The Centre provides consultative support to communities in the establishment of Safe Community initiatives.

Rationale:

• Promotes the understanding and adoption of the Safe Community Model as a recognized colleague of the Collaborating Centre on Community Safety Promotion, an initiative of the World Health Organization

4) The Centre facilitates and supports community-based strategic planning processes.

Rationale:

• Promotes the use and sharing of high quality information and data to guide community based action
• Supports the development and use of evaluation strategies
• Promotes the documentation of community-based efforts

5) The Centre demonstrates leadership and stewardship in addressing priority injury issues, high risk, and vulnerable groups.

Rationale:

• Advocates for action based on the Centre’s knowledge of; the injury problem, at risk population, latest research findings and intervention strategies
• Works with high risk and vulnerable groups to create opportunities for action

6) The Centre provides expert services and knowledge in the area of injury data and injury surveillance issues.

Rationale:

• Provides community-based initiatives support to access baseline data required to plan program initiatives
• Provides expert guidance in the documentation and monitoring of injuries and causes of injury

7) The Centre demonstrates a long term commitment to supporting Safe Communities and the Safe Community Network within their organizations strategic plan.

Rationale:

• Ensures a sustainable resource to Safe Communities in their efforts
• Ensures a strong learning partnership within the Safe Community Network

8) The Centre supports those responsible at the community level to utilize appropriate indicators to evaluate community processes, effects of change and injury rates.

Rationale:

• Supports the development of evaluation mechanisms at the community level to facilitate program management and delivery
• Nurture community leadership and interagency collaboration through self evaluation
• Promotes the capability of communities to act on their interests while promoting the use of a scientific approach

9) The Centre disseminates their experiences both at national and international levels.

Rationale:

• Contributes to a body of knowledge of the Safe Community Model within national and international Safe Community networks and others working within the field of community safety

10) The Centre reports on their safe community activities and research efforts.

Rationale:

• Supports accessible and systematic dissemination of knowledge and experience.

Version: 1996