Working with offenders in custody

31-October-2006

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The Centre for Guidance Studies at the University of Derby is hosting a Central Guidance Research Forum (CGRF) Seminar on Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) in prisons. The event will be facilitated by Simon Bysshe, Senior Associate at the Centre, and Pauline Tait, Head of Learning and Skills at HM Prison Lincoln.
This CGRF Seminar, entitled 'Releasing Potential - working with offenders in custody', provides the opportunity to learn about work with offenders by exploring key issues from current policy and practice.  It will also provide a case study of HM Prison Lincoln.  This workshop will be participative, and will be appropriate for managers, practitioners, researchers and other stakeholders who have an interest in developing IAG services for offenders in custody.  This event is free of charge.  Booking details are available from the CeGS website


Hayley Reynolds ; 31-October-2006 17:09:33 forum (0)

Motivational Interviewing event at Derby

07-September-2006

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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing, facilitated by Markham May

Clients, including challenging clients, often test the skills of guidance professionals.  New methodologies, techniques and tools are often needed to provide the most effective support for clients.  'Motivational Interviewing' is one such methodology.  Originally developed for guidance for people in prisons, it has since been used for a wide range of clients, including those with drug problems.  The techniques of motivational interviewing are valuable for many clients including more “average” clients who may need support from a different model of guidance. 

Aims and objectives

This workshop will provide an introduction to the purpose and techniques of motivational interviewing.  It will enable participants to explore the optimum situations in which to use this methodology and it will review the client groups who may benefit most from this approach. 

Target audience

This workshop is appropriate for:
• guidance practitioners working with clients of all ages;
• practitioners focusing on support with challenging client groups; and
• training managers.

Fee

The fee for this event is £49 + VAT (appropriate discounts available)

Booking form and further details available from the CeGS website



Hayley Reynolds ; 07-September-2006 16:20:54 forum (0)

Autumn event at CeGS, University of Derby

07-September-2006

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Making an impact: exploring hidden sources of evidence on careers work facilitated by Deirdre Hughes and Geoff Gration


The UK public service is focusing more and more on ‘evidence based’ practice to ensure value for money and value added to service provision.  Guidance related organisations are also increasingly expected to provide evidence on their practices and processes and on the impact of their work.


Aims and objectives

This event will provide an overview of the published evidence on the benefits of career guidance within the UK and further a field.  Delegates will be invited to reflect on existing policies and practices within their own organisation in order to help assess the range and quality of existing data. Exploration of other sources of evidence whose full potential has not yet been fully realised will be examined.  The seminar will draw upon recent findings published by the Canadian Career Development Foundation that demonstrates the potential value of hidden sources of evidence on the benefits of career guidance, including that held by practitioners.  Plans for a new CeGS national project, conducted in association with the Canadian Research Working Group for Evidence-based Practice in Career Development, will be outlined. Organisations will be invited to actively participate, where appropriate.

Target audience

This seminar will be appropriate for senior managers, managers, practitioners, researchers and stakeholder/social partners who have an interest in design, delivery and measurement of the outcomes of career resources and services.

Fee
The delegate fee for this event is £99 + VAT (appropriate discounts are available)
Booking form from CeGS website www.derby.ac.uk/cegs and 01332 591267



Lucy Marris; 07-September-2006 15:58:51 forum (0)

Forthcoming event at Derby - Beyond the 'spin'

07-September-2006

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This seminar presents the findings of ESRC funded research into the experiences and job outcomes of young people from ethnic minority groups and their white counterparts conducted in Southern Derbyshire.


The seminar will provide an overview and background on the New Deal for Young People; outline the role and responsibilities of New Deal Advisers and the processes employed for choosing which clients to help and support; and consider good practice in Option placement.  It will also provide an overview of employers’ involvement
in the programme, including recruitment procedures and practices, and outline the implications for practitioners
working with this particular client group. 


Target audience

This seminar will be appropriate for senior managers, managers, human resource professionals, researchers, advisers and community groups.


Fee

This event is free of charge. Booking essential.  See attached flyer for booking details. 



Lucy Marris; 07-September-2006 15:33:58 forum (0)