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Subgroup program reports
The project piloted the 12-session expressive arts HEAL Program across five distinct newcomer communities, including Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, Tigrinya and shelter-based participants, and 2LGBTQI+ groups. Each report highlights the unique experiences, strengths, and needs of newcomer families within these communities. The subgroup reports underscore the importance of tailored gender-based violence support resources and services, challenging the notion that newcomers are a homogeneous population and emphasizing the need for thoughtful, community-specific approaches.
Subgroup highlights
- Synthesis of participant sociodemographic characteristics and screening summary including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD questionnaire, self-efficacy, knowledge, and readiness to participant in a closed group expressive arts program.
- Documentation of the most frequent referrals made in the subgroup and pathways of support resources and services. Each subgroup had differing needs.
- Summary of quantitative data on well-being, engagement, safety, and arts-based outcomes drawn from surveys conducted pre and post program.
- Summary of qualitative insights reflecting participants changes in behaviour, attitudes and knowledge at various stages pre, in, and post program.
- Provides tailored recommendations to guide future programming, sector collaboration, and trauma-informed responses for each community.
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