Tag Archives: Community work

Resources for churches on asset-based community development (ABCD)

Posted on 20 September 2018 by Graeme Stuart

A while ago somebody asked me about resources on strengths-based approaches to community development for churches. Here are some suggestions, mainly related to asset-based community-driven development (ABCD). Articles about ABCD and churches or faith communities. Barrett, A. (2013). Asset-based community … Continue reading →

Posted in Strengths-based approaches & ABCD, Working with communities | Tagged ABCD, Asset based community development, Community development, Community work, For students, Reading | 2 Comments

Reflections on community development vs community work

Posted on 12 February 2018 by Graeme Stuart

I’ve recently been thinking about the difference between community development and community work, and the importance of being clear about which is appropriate for a given context. These are fairly initial thoughts so I’d welcome any feedback or comments. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Working with communities | Tagged Community development, Community work, For students | 7 Comments

An example of asset-based community development

Posted on 2 August 2017 by Graeme Stuart

Asset-based community-driven development (ABCD) is built on four foundations (Kretzmann, 2010; Kretzmann & McKnight, 1993; Mathie & Cunningham, 2003): It focuses on community assets and strengths rather than problems and needs It identifies and mobilises individual and community assets, skills … Continue reading →

Posted in Strengths-based approaches & ABCD, Working with communities | Tagged ABCD, Asset based community development, Community development, Community work, For students, Strengths-based approach, Strengths-based practice, Video | 2 Comments

What is the Spectrum of Public Participation?

Posted on 14 February 2017 by Graeme Stuart

The Spectrum of Public Participation was developed by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) to help clarify the role of the public (or community) in planning and decision-making, and how much influence the community has over planning or decision-making … Continue reading →

Posted in Working with communities | Tagged Community engagement, Community work, For students, IAP2, Public participation, Spectrum of Public Participation, Working with communities | 16 Comments

Mobilising community assets and volunteers can have side effects

Posted on 23 October 2016 by Graeme Stuart

One of the strengths of asset-based community-driven development (ABCD) is how it builds on the passions and skills of volunteer community members. It’s amazing what communities can achieve when they rely on their own resources. But there can be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Social change, Strengths-based approaches & ABCD, Working with communities | Tagged ABCD, Community work, Fair Share Festival, For students, Volunteer, Volunteering, Working with communities | 6 Comments

Rethinking the roles of families and clients in evidence-based practice

Posted on 30 September 2016 by Graeme Stuart

The principles which underpinned our approach to supporting Children and Parenting Support programs to implement evidence-based programs and practice as part of the Children and Families Expert Panel, had a large influence on how I presented evidence-based practice in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Families & parenting, Strengths-based approaches & ABCD, Working with communities | Tagged Community work, Evidence-based practice, Evidence-informed practice, Expert panel, Family work, For students, Working with communities, Working with families | Leave a comment

7 principles guiding my work

Posted on 27 September 2016 by Graeme Stuart

When I started facilitating workshops on evidence-based programs and practice as part of the Children and Families Expert Panel, I wanted to ensure that my approach was consistent with my commitment to strengths-based approaches and bottom-up community development. In planning … Continue reading →

Posted in Being an academic, Facilitation & teaching | Tagged Community work, Expert panel, Family work, My work, Working with communities, Working with families | 5 Comments

What is evidence-informed practice?

Posted on 23 September 2016 by Graeme Stuart

Some authors appear to use evidence-based practice and evidence-informed practice interchangeably [e.g., 1] but other authors identify significant difference [2-5]. The main difference is in the approach to evidence. Webber & Carr [4] suggest that, in evidence-informed practice: Evidence is … Continue reading →

Posted in Families & parenting, Working with communities | Tagged Community work, Evidence-based practice, Evidence-informed practice, Expert panel, Family work, For students, Working with communities, Working with families | 2 Comments

What are evidence-based programs?

Posted on 15 September 2016 by Graeme Stuart

While evidence-based practice is a decision-making process that incorporates the best research evidence, the best clinical experience and family and client values; evidence-based programs are programs that have been standardised, systematised and rigorously evaluated. According to Williams-Taylor [1], evidence-based practice … Continue reading →

Posted in Families & parenting, Working with communities | Tagged Community work, Evidence-based practice, Expert panel, Family work, For students, Working with communities, Working with families | Leave a comment

What is evidence-based practice?

Posted on 14 September 2016 by Graeme Stuart

Although there is no universally accepted definition of evidence-based practice in social work and family work [1, 2], it is generally described as a decision-making process that incorporates: The best research evidence The best clinical experience Family and client values … Continue reading →