PiP network as a model for capacity building
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The Partners in Prevention (PIP) network aims to build state-wide capacity for the primary prevention of violence against women, particularly targeting youth. Funded initially by VicHealth, the initiative fosters a community of practice among workers, encouraging collaboration, resource sharing, and knowledge exchange. Key activities include network meetings, an online platform for content management, and evaluation support to enhance communication and partnerships within the sector.
PiP network as a model for capacity building
- 1. Partners in Prevention NetworkA model for state-wide capacity building
- 3. NeedYouth identified as prime target for primary prevention of violence against women activitiesRange of projects operating across VictoriaPrimary prevention efforts piecemeal and ad hoc – depended on commitment of individuals and organisationsWorkers often isolated, very part-timeGood work ‘lost’ when people leave or projects defundedLittle knowledge about best practice or others’ work
- 4. BackgroundVicHealth funded for 1st year and then ‘scaled up’ for further 3 yearsHosted by Domestic Violence Resource Centre VictoriaModelled after Victorian ‘Rainbow Network’ for professionals working with SSATY
- 5. Partners in PreventionPiP’s primary goal is to foster a community of practice for those who work with young people for the primary prevention of violence against women. Such a community involves workers in sharing skills, experience and resources, leading to shared understandings and language about primary prevention and violence against women (VAW).
- 7. ActivitiesWebsiteEmail bulletinQuarterly network meetingsAnnual forumConsultation and AdvocacyResource collectionEvaluation supportSpecial projectsLove: the good, the bad and the uglyRelationships booklet for young men
- 8. Members
- 9. Online toolsWordpress, website softwareDynamic contentFlexible and easy to maintainCan connect with mailchimp, youtube, flickr, facebook etcAllows comments, possibility for communityMailchimp, online email campaign managerAutomatic subscription managementAvoids lots of attachments in people’s inboxesRelies on someone managing itEvaluation toolsGoogle analytics, survey monkey
- 10. PiP website
- 12. Evaluation supportWorking group convened in 2008/09TrainingSeminar at PiP forumTraining day with Dr Sue DysonMentoringMentor schemePiP coordinatorEvaluation working groupResourcesEmail bulletinWeb pageTipsheet
- 13. ImpactsThe content has been great and you send us information that I don’t have time to search for.We’re all in this together, even if it’s a small group of people it’s incredibly powerful to have these discussions and being able to take this perspective into other forums and be able to advocate for the work that we do and the importance of that work.The breadth of it being a state-wide thing and getting pictures and snapshots of all over the state.Having a person to hold the work.
- 14. From flickr: 1Happysnapper (photography)
- 15. ImpactsSense of cohesion and connection amongst violence against women youth prevention specialistsInformation sharing Excellent for people who are new to the fieldFew people have time to keep abreast of emerging issues/events/researchIncreased communication between government and community sectorDevelopment of partnershipsEvaluation capacity – knowledge and skillsShared language and understanding of best practice and challenges
- 16. Contact Kiri BearPartners in Prevention CoordinatorDVRCV(03) 9486 9866kbear@dvrcv.org.auwww.dvrcv.org.au/pip