LSIP Key achievements over the reporting period include: Blending of the LSIP with the USP, Law Clinic Course Inserting the LSIP into the Law Clinic Course which is good from the perspective of the sustainable embedding of the LSIP within the USP. It has had the additional positive impact for LSIP that now that it is part of the Law Clinic Course basis of assessment students all attend the Friday sessions. In terms of reach there have been 24 students in the law clinic course, 23 law student interns; 1 did not participate due to health problems; 11 women; 4 ni-Vanuatu (believed to be a direct result of the reduction/lack in scholarships). Foundational skills development – Personal Management Skills Course Over the reporting period the program commenced delivery of the three-day Personal Management Skill Course through local provider, Advantage Management Consulting. A total of 6 courses were delivered to 115 participants in Port Vila and Luganville, including participants from other provinces. The course targets key foundational skills, all of which were highlighted as development priorities through the assessment work completed in 2014, and are essential skills for all staff regardless of role. In 2016, more courses will be offered, as well as some targeted workplace support to really help agencies implement practical changes. The course has had the benefit of reinforcing key messages (e.g. records management) arising from the case and data management, financial management and human resource management support, and thereby promoting relevant changes in practice. Capacity of the research team involved in the Malekula research (see component 3 below) Involvement in the research: Given its in-depth nature, built skills and capacity about the ethics and approach to quantitative and qualitative research; use of SMAP technology; clarity regarding some of the more sensitive social justice issues that arose; and greater awareness of complexity within the subject matter; and Participation of the VWC and VLC in the research was powerful and meaningful given both institutions positionality and mandates. Component 3: End-of-Program-Outcomes: The VPF and justice and community services agencies use evidence to support improved responses to the needs of women, children, and youth
LSIP Key achievements over the reporting period include: Blending of the LSIP with the USP, Law Clinic Course Inserting the LSIP into the Law Clinic Course which is good from the perspective of the sustainable embedding of the LSIP within the USP. It has had the additional positive impact for LSIP that now that it is part of the Law Clinic Course basis of assessment students all attend the Friday sessions. In terms of reach there have been 24 students in the law clinic course, 23 law student interns; 1 did not participate due to health problems; 11 women; 4 ni-Vanuatu (believed to be a direct result of the reduction/lack in scholarships). Foundational skills development – Personal Management Skills Course Over the reporting period the program commenced delivery of the three-day Personal Management Skill Course through local provider, Advantage Management Consulting. A total of 6 courses were delivered to 115 participants in Port Vila and Luganville, including participants from other provinces. The course targets key foundational skills, all of which were highlighted as development priorities through the assessment work completed in 2014, and are essential skills for all staff regardless of role. In 2016, more courses will be offered, as well as some targeted workplace support to really help agencies implement practical changes. The course has had the benefit of reinforcing key messages (e.g. records management) arising from the case and data management, financial management and human resource management support, and thereby promoting relevant changes in practice. Capacity of the research team involved in the Malekula research (see component 3 below) Involvement in the research: Given its in-depth nature, built skills and capacity about the ethics and approach to quantitative and qualitative research; use of SMAP technology; clarity regarding some of the more sensitive social justice issues that arose; and greater awareness of complexity within the subject matter; and Participation of the VWC and VLC in the research was powerful and meaningful given both institutions positionality and mandates. Component 3: End-of-Program-Outcomes: The VPF and justice and community services agencies use evidence to support improved responses to the needs of women, children, and youth