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The Needs of Those Affected by Critical Incidents Jo Dover, Programme Manager

The Needs of Those Affected by Critical Incidents Jo Dover, Programme Manager Friday 16 th November 2012. History. IRA Bomb Warrington 20th March 1993 Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace established in 1995 Peace Centre opened in 2000

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The Needs of Those Affected by Critical Incidents Jo Dover, Programme Manager

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  1. The Needsof Those Affected by Critical Incidents Jo Dover, Programme Manager Friday 16thNovember 2012

  2. History • IRA Bomb Warrington 20th March 1993 • Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace established in 1995 • Peace Centre opened in 2000 • ‘Founded by victims to support others affected by conflict to build peace.’

  3. Who we work with We work nationally and internationally with: • Victims and survivors of acts of terrorism and other politically motivated violence • Former combatants • Young people including those divided by faith or racial prejudice • Institutions and communities affected by local or global conflict

  4. ‘An experienced body proactively advocating for the improved delivery of medium to long term assistance to those affected by critical incidents.’ • Membership includes: • Foundation for Peace • Survivors of Terrorism • ACPO • Western Health & Social Care Trust • Victim Support • Cruse Bereavement Care • Emergency Planning Society • Assist Trauma Care • MOD • DCMS • Centre for Trauma, Resilience and Growth • Local Government Association • SAMM UK • Combat Stress

  5. CIRAG Timeline of Need The likely needs in the immediate, medium and longer term for people affected by critical incidents • Context • Information & Communication • Physical Medical • Psychological/Emotional • Financial & Practical • Social • Cultural & Spiritual • Recognition & Acknowledgment • Stoicism & Acceptance

  6. Immediate: Up to 8 weeks

  7. Medium Term: 2 – 18 Months

  8. Long Term: 18 Months onwards

  9. Considerations for Responding • Impact on individuals and communities • Individuals experience events differently • Not everyone will have all needs - people are resilient • Range of ways to respond • Measures in short term can impact on longer term need • Children & young people • Consideration to all areas of need – holistic approach • Co-ordination & Consistency

  10. How we meet needs • Meeting needs that aren’t usually specifically provided for: • Context • Recognition & Acknowledgement • Encourage people to take a positive approach • Complementary/feeds in to statutory and voluntary sector support • Refer on where we cannot meet need • Work in partnership with other organisations

  11. Thank you for listening Tel: 01925 581231 Email: jo.dover@foundation4peace.org Web: www.foundation4peace.org Follow us on Twitter: @peacecentre

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