DASH Model Presentation for Board rev.

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The DASH Model of Safe Housing Framework, Principles, and Applications

Inception of DASH:

Inception of DASH Summer 2006 The Need for a new type of Safe Housing Preparation for developing DASH programs

Research:

Research Focus Groups Interviewed Programs Explored a Variety of Models Attended trainings and conferences Conducted Site Visits to a variety of programs

First Staff Retreat:

First Staff Retreat Convened and gathered the lessons learned from all of this information Created a list of principles Developed a model that best expresses those principles

The Model:

The Model The model is an attempt to create a framework which: articulates our principles and binds them together; helps with decision-making regarding our work; guides the work to remain true to our vision and, encourages continuous learning and growth.

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Principles:

Principles Integrity - Behaving consistently with the values you promote; striving to know yourself and behaving authentically. Sovereignty - Having the freedom and responsibility to determine what is right for yourself and be self-governing. Empowerment - Giving voice to and owning your power, and providing the tools to help others recognize and access their power.

Principles:

Principles Professionalism - Keeping clear boundaries between yourself and your work, being accountable to a set of standards. Partnerships - Having mutually cooperative and respectful relationships with others in the groups or systems with which you interact. Compassion - Having empathy for others, particularly those who are affected by misfortune, and working to understand and help them.

Principles:

Principles (Re-)Centering - Finding and maintaining the clarity, focus, and wherewithal to balance these competing demands and pressures on us; having the ability to respond the way you choose in the face of change, working to keep grounded in the midst of chaos.

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model:

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Self:

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Additional Elements :

Additional Elements The principles, in some ways, relate to the elements of a whole person: Self, Heart, Body, Mind, Soul, and Community Many people have a preference for certain principles and may lean on those for their practices It is important to strive for balance in all areas in order to progress toward goals

Applications of Model :

Applications of Model Making decisions about program policies, protocols, and work with participants Individual staff development and areas to provide training and ongoing learning Team development and determining how to best support each other Determining areas for program development and community partnerships

Examples of DASH Model in Use:

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Board Applications:

Board Applications Facilitates interactions with staff Aids understanding of how programs are developed and function, and the principles which guide them Helps in representing the organization to the community Assist in board deliberations and decisions

Relation to Mission/Vision :

Relation to Mission/Vision DASH Model supports the newly developed Vision and Mission statements It reflects the Vision statement and provides a framework for how DASH works to fulfill it It supports work toward mission success of the organization through this framework.

Self:

Self Community SOVEREIGNTY EMPOWERMENT PROFESSIONALISM INTEGRITY COMPASSION PARTNERSHIPS Soul Mind Body Heart (RE-) CENTERING