Social Organization Framework
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Social Organization
Framework
BC Coalition of People with
Disabilities
Social Organization Framework
C-MIST
focuses on the individual’s
needs
SOF focuses on social networks –
relationships among individuals,
families and their community
It is a capacity-building and social
action approach
Networks provide essential supports
Everyday
In
crisis situations
Informal Networks
Family
Friends
Neighbours
Co-workers
Formal Networks
Community groups
Faith-based organizations
Schools
Service providers
Agencies
The primary role of formal
networks is to
enhance/support/enable
informal networks
Characteristics of Informal Networks
Mutual
exchanges
Reciprocal
responsibility
Bridging informal and formal networks
Informal
networks bring the power of
interpersonal relationships and the
ability to influence others in their
networks to act
Formal networks contribute
specialized expertise and support
resilience through programs and
services
Isolated Populations
Many factors can contribute to
an individual being isolated
and socially excluded from
network participation:
Socio-economic
Disability/ability
Race
Gender
When disaster Strikes
The nature and
strength of the
social networks
in the community
is critical
Without networks, individuals have to wait for help
3-7 days on your own
Individual/
Family
Emergency Social
Services
Strong networks allow people to help each other
Individual
Neighbours
Emergency Social
Services
Action = Change
It
is through
networks that
action takes
place and how
change comes
about
Mobilizing Communities
Means
activating
networks to work
together around
a common cause
Social Capital
Information and the exchange of
information
Reciprocity between community members
Trust that comes from successful
exchanges/interactions
The power of social capital
Information that is provided by and
reinforced by a community group or
network that an individual knows has a
greater potential to be accepted and
utilized
Exchange and interaction
Community Capacity
Two key elements:
The
way people demonstrate a sense of
shared responsibility for the general welfare of
the community and its members
The way they collectively create ways to
address community needs and confront
challenges that threaten the safety and wellbeing of community members
Characteristics of Community Capacity
The development of
knowledge, skills and
resources to produce a
desired change
The ability to mobilize
people and resources
It is anchored in taking
action
Resilience
A
community’s ability to effectively
prepare for, respond to, and recover
from a disaster, including the ability to
quickly restore essential services and
move toward a full recovery
A resilient community is…
One
that maintains, regains or
establishes favourable community
results over time despite adversity
Building resilience is…
About
establishing and sustaining
community capacity
Summarizing Social Organization
Framework
Social
Networks
Social Capital
Community
Capacity