A Centre
applying for this designation is seeking:
- To publicly
affirm its commitment to supporting safe school
initiatives;
- To contribute
to knowledge development at the international level
through the International Safe School, Safe Community
Network and the WHO; and
-
Acknowledgement for its given area of expertise
Any Centre or
organization seeking an Affiliate International Safe School
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 school community
level by modeling collaborative approaches
- Strengthens
and creates opportunities needed to build on the science
and practice of injury prevention and school 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 school and community networks.
Rationale:
- Supports local
schools, 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 school and community
networks
3) The Centre
provides consultative support to schools in the
establishment of Safe School initiatives.
Rationale:
- Promotes the
understanding and adoption of the Safe Schools Model,
adapted from the Safe Communities 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 school 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
Schools and the International Safe School 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 school level to utilize
appropriate indicators to evaluate school processes,
effects of change and injury rates.
Rationale:
- Supports the
development of evaluation mechanisms at the school 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 School Model within
national and international Safe School and Community networks and
others working within the field of community safety
10) The Centre
reports on their safe school activities and research
efforts.
Rationale:
- Supports
accessible and systematic dissemination of knowledge and
experience.
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