Evaluation of LGBT2S Core Competency Training: SHARP (Shelter, Housing and Residential Program) Access Pilot Project Evaluation

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Application ID: 001204
This project is available.
Project Description
Project Title
Evaluation of LGBT2S Core Competency Training: SHARP (Shelter, Housing and Residential Program) Access Pilot Project Evaluation
What is the central research question you want answered?
What are the objectives of your project?
To learn about how effective the initial series of SHARP Access project workshops were and how they could be improved.

Project Type
Computer Related     
Creative     
Formal Research     
 Organizational Development     
Survey     
Other    Evaluation of a training initiative   
Size of Project (Number of pages, minutes, cm, etc.)
1 Small Project Available
Project Description (Use this space to further elaborate on the project)
1 project Available:
1) A small series of pamphlets or fact sheets - create a pamphlet or fact sheet of resources to be distributed to agencies and community members.

No longer Available (2) Qualitative and Quantitative Research - review 400 - 450 pre/post-training surveys completed by participants in the pilot phase workshop and compile and analyze the quantitative data. Write a report with the results of the data analysis.
How do you plan to use the results of this project?
The results will be used to further enhance the workshops and to show the efficacy of training projects like these to potential funders, members of the LGBT2S community, social service agencies, policy makers and to the community at large.
What larger goal is served by undertaking this project?
To support the continuous improvement of access and safety for LGBT2S (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and two-spirit) individuals accessing shelters, supportive housing, detox centres, residential treatment programs.
The Organization
Organization Name
Prism Alcohol and Drug Services, Vancouver Coastal Health
What community do you represent or work with?
LGBT2S (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and two spirit) individuals who have concerns related to addictions and/or mental health.
What is your organization/group's goal or mandate?
Prism’s goals are to:
• Ensure LGBT2S people have equitable access to service, across the continuum of Addictions, HIV/AIDS and Aboriginal Health Services.
o Create supportive environments where LGBT2S people feel safe as they pursue their wellness goals
o Ensure that mainstream services are competent in working with LGBT2S clients
o Ensure that specialized services for LGBT2S populations are provided in accordance to best and promising practices
• Build greater capacity, awareness, and ability to take action among LGBT2S individuals and communities on issues related to health and wellness.
• Reduce the rates of problematic substance use in LGBT2S communities, and reduce associated harms.
Are you a registered not-for-profit?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact Person
Nikki Gravelle
  
Position
Coordinator, SHARP Access Project
Mailing Address
320-1290 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 1W2
Telephone
604-714-6266
Fax
604-714-3478
Email
nikki.gravelle@vch.ca
  
Alternate Telephone
604-789-6920
Alternate Fax
 
Alternate Email
 
Project Plan of Action
Duration of Project
Smaller (One semester)
If you know the duration more specifically, please indicate here
 
What are the specific deliverables that you expect of the student?
Projects:
Available! (1) Creation of a series of pamphlet/fact sheets

No longer available! (2) Analysis of completed pre/post training surveys
Estimated time commitment per week
2 hrs/week for 6 weeks
Liaison
Liaison Name
Nikki Gravelle
  
Liaison Position
Coordinator, SHARP Access Project
Liason Contact Info (If different from above)
 
How much time per week will the
liaison be available to the project?
5 hours per week
How will the liaison provide direction and support to the project?
-Liaison will meet with student to review materials and give an outline of the project; will provide contacts of potential participants in the trainings; will provide direction & feedback on the report, will provide suggestions for approaching analysis of the completed surveys.
Student Researcher
Student area of study/experience
Women and/or Gender Studies, Queer Studies, Education, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Sustainable Community Development, Communications, Health Science, Communication Art & Technology
Student skills/attributes
- lived experience and/or awareness/ally of LGBT2S issues
- knowledge of social justice issues, mental health and addictions, harm reduction, anti-oppressive practice and Aboriginal issues
- Able to work both independently and with a team.
- Non-judgmental and open-minded attitude
- Able to compile and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
- Knowledge of theories of education an asset
- Self-directed and organized
Student related interests
Queer and Trans issues, Two Spirit Issues; Housing issues; Addiction and Mental health

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