Title :: Support for Survivors

Programme :: Victims / Survivors

Commenced :: March 2004

Value :: £47,437

Measure :: 3.2 Locally-based Human Resource Training and Development Strategies

Aim :: Develop a programme aimed at addressing the needs of the victims sector.

Overview ::
This project was developed to provide financial resources for a co-coordinated and strategic programme for all victims of the Troubles within the Banbridge District and the groups and organisations which provide support to them. This project is run in collaboration with Armagh Local Strategy Partnership and sees both Partnerships providing 50% of the funding to run a coordinated project which spans both District Council areas. The Trauma Advisory panel is running this two year project which has now entered its final year. It is hoped the project will provide resources to encourage the sector to work together towards a more self-sustaining future.

Objectives ::

• To provide coordinated & strategic support to the victims groups which impact on and provide services to the Banbridge District.
• To encourage co-operation and co-ordination with other agencies and organisations in relation to the needs of all victims, and to promote awareness of the issue of victims in public bodies and to the general public.

Outputs ::

• Employment of a Development Worker.
• Target a minimum of 5 victims/survivors groups for training needs analysis and tailored training programmes.
• Target a minimum of 20 individuals per year to assess needs and provide appropriate services, support and information.
• Minimum of 2 networking opportunities to be provided per year.
• Assist in the compilation and publication of directory of services.
• Assist in the development of an information website for the sector.
• Compilation and circulation of a twice yearly newsletter.
• Provide advice and guidance to victims/survivors groups with regard to long term strategy development and funding opportunities.
• Facilitation of a victims/survivors workers support network.
• Provide opportunities for group social activities and intergroup social activities for a minimum of five groups.

Quote ::
By encouraging coordination and sustainability within the sector this project has benefited victims and survivors of the troubles throughout the Armagh and Banbridge Districts. Pat Murphy Development Worker, Southern Trauma Advisory Panel

Contact ::
Pat Murphy
Development Worker, Southern Trauma Advisory Panel
T: 028 3083 3074 / 028 3083 3076