Presentation 10 mins

Seen exam 2 hours

Outline Syllabus:

This module will aim to explore how alcohol and substance misuse impacts on families, communities and wider society. Students will explore community development practice including engagement and involvement methods implemented as part of service provision with particular focus on service users, families, carers and communities as a resource for service design and delivery. Consideration will be given to those methods used to develop constructive relationships, build strong partnerships and communicate effectively in order to achieve this.

The current practice values listed in Community Development National Occupational Standards (FCDL, 2015) will be discussed throughout the module and embedded in the assessment requirements:
Social Justice &amp; Equality
Anti-discrimination
Collective Action
Community Empowerment
Working and Learning Together 

Students will be required to evidence how these can be effectively applied in the alcohol and substance misuse field.
Guest speakers will be invited to offer case study examples and encourage discussion.
Topics will include:
Defining communities
Social inequalities and discrimination
Impact of alcohol and substance misuse use on society and communities
Equality and anti-discriminatory practice
Community development theory
Community development practice
Service user/carer involvement – ‘experts by experience’
Mutual Aid / Peer Support
Volunteering
Community learning and action
Asset based community development
National Competency Frameworks

Community Involvement and Engagement - 5512ARCAS

Community Involvement and Engagement

Identify the key theories, principles and practices of community development, demonstrating an understanding of the differences between consultation, engagement, participation and empowerment.

Apply the 5 core values as stated in the Community Development National Occupational Standards (FCDL, 2015) to practice demonstrating an understanding of the key challenges.

Evaluate the application of community development methods and their effectiveness in tackling alcohol and substance misuse related harms.

Evaluate the impact of alcohol and substance misuse related harm (criminal, social, health, economic) on communities using the evidence available.