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Creating a coalition iN your community

Learn how to create a coalition in your community to enhance victim services. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, including goal setting, inviting stakeholders, meeting logistics, and organizing events.

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Creating a coalition iN your community

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  1. Creating a coalitioniNyour community Niccole Frazier, Allen Police Department, Victim Services

  2. Decide what your goal is going to be for the group….. • Networking • Case reviews • Education • Awareness • Fundraising • Event planning • Resources • Conference Planning • Politics • Legal changes

  3. Who are you going to invite to the table?

  4. decisions Where will we meet? How often will we meet? What time will we meet? How long will we meet? Remember you will NEVER be able to make everyone happy……….

  5. 1998 Collin County Crime Victims Council This was a meeting of a few law enforcement agencies, a few social services agencies, the district attorney’s office, adult/juvenile probation departments and local school districts.

  6. One of the first events that was sponsored and planned by this group was a balloon release ceremony for National Crime Victims Rights Week. Venue-Courthouse Steps Microphone/Podium-Building Maintenance Balloons-Donated by car dealership (specific colored balloons purchased) Speakers-Local Officials Invitations-Donated by local printing company Program was short and simple yet meaningful!

  7. The next event was held the following year, the Tree of Angels. • Same contacts as for the last event but this event we wanted INSIDE the courthouse. • New task of getting approval to have attendees inside the courthouse after hours. • No food or drinks allowed. • Set a date when other events may be taking place in the central jury room (i.e. night court, Victim Impact Panel or a long jury deliberation). • Placement of the tree, where to store a donated tree, how to prevent damage to ornaments. • There may be issues that will “pop” up, be prepared and have a back up plan!!

  8. Leadership Change: Different Goals Shift in Attendance Conflict Results: Attendance lessens No community support No educational information is shared Networking diminishes

  9. Making a COMEBACK! • Invite your key agencies back to the table. • State that each agency send a representative. • Have a guest speaker. • Agenda: Introductions, Announcements, Guests, Case reviews • Next 2 to 3 meeting dates. • Take note of those not in attendance and follow up with an invitation to the next meetings. • Have refreshments. • Explain how well networking helps victims. Make sure you leave the group feeling empowered and supported, recognize them for taking the time to attend!!! Remember what you goal was, it was to network as a group to help build resources for the victims you serve….To provide better services….For support of each other so you can take care of your victims!!!

  10. FOLLOW UP WITH MINUTES!!! • Send minutes to all the members, even the ones who do not show regularly • Share any announcements that were given at the meeting • Attach any info that the guest speaker may have left for referrals • If there were any case reviews that were not resolved, share these in the minutes • Announce any events or activities and attach any information • Make sure you remind them of the next few meetings • Remind them that if they are unable to attend the meetings, they can send a representative • Always end with an encouraging word or quote!!!

  11. EVENTS Themed? NCVRW, DV Awareness Holiday? Tree of Angels, Holiday Gathering

  12. During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week • Information for victims • Food • Hair/Make Up • Health and Beauty Aids/Store • Clothing Closet • Food Pantry • Legal Aid • Childcare • MAKE A PLAN FOR THIS EVENT EVENING OF EMPOWERMENT ANNUAL EVENT

  13. REVIEW • Decide your goals: community awareness, legislation, education, research • Who to invite? • Be prepared to work hard to get people involved and do not give up! • Various personalities can be a challenge but focus on helping the victim. • If the group is large enough, have committees such as steering, advisory and planning • Make your meetings count, don’t meet just to meet, be productive

  14. Questions? NICCOLE FRAZIER 214.509.4254 nfrazier@cityofallen.org

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