Need for Outreach and Education -
The UPC Committee discussed the need to increase membership. Possible solutions:
- Identify schedule of meetings of other organizations serving members of underserved populations and attend their meetings to let them know about the UPC Blog and Committee goals. Invite them to join the UPC Committee.
- Participate in events in the community and share literature and information. Seek to have Committee members added as speakers at community events.
- Get websites to add a link to the Committee's Blog (www.underservedpopulationscommittee.org)
- We created subcommittees -- each underserved population will have a subcommittee, and will develop goals and means of achieving the goals. If you are interested in joining a subcommittee, let us know by contacting Marc Dubin, Esq., Chair, at mdubin@pobox.com or by phone, at 305-896-3000.
- Education and Outreach Campaigns -- We will develop specific campaigns to enhance awareness of the Committee -- Suggested Campaigns include:
This campaign will educate members of the community about how attitudes and prejudices result in violence against individuals who are members of underserved populations, and will seek to identify ways to raise consciousness about cultural sensitivity, myths and stereotypes, hate crimes, and language concerns.Please let us know if you are interested in getting involved with this campaign.
The Ambassador Campaign:
Often, those seeking to provide services to members of underserved population are uncertain about how best to address their needs, and often fee uncomfortable about language, social customs, and other features of the culture of the underserved population. This Campaign seeks to identify members of the various underserved populations and utilize their life experience and expertise to educate others and build bridges. Training in public speaking will be offered.Please let us know if you are interested in getting involved with this campaign.
The Speakers Bureau Campaign:
This Campaign seeks to identify speakers interested in educating others about the matters of concern to the particular underserved population, and seeks to provide speakers to other groups to enhance their understanding of the population. This Campaign also seeks to identify individuals with subject matter expertise to share their ideas with Committee members, DVSAC, and groups interested in learning from them. Please let us know if you are interested in getting involved with this campaign
Committee meetings will be held every month, at the CIL of South Florida, located at 6660 Biscayne Blvd., in Miami, Limited parking is available on-site. Call Marc at 305-896-3000 with any questions, ideas, or concerns or write to the Committee at mdubin@pobox.com..You may also participate by phone, by calling 800-204-5502 - The participation code is 938460#.
Visit this Blog (www.underservedpopulationscommittee.org) for updates, or add your name and email address to our listerv, by writing to Marc at mdubin@pobox.com..
The Underserved Populations Committee is a project of the DVSAC (Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Council) of Miami Dade County.
To apply to join, or to send comments and suggestions, contact Marc Dubin, Esq., Chair, at mdubin@pobox.com or at 305 896 3000.
