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2016 Idaho Conference on Refugees: Neighbors United
​Workshop Resources


Opening Plenary


Larry Yungk, Senior Resettlement Officer, UNHCR

UNHCR Presentation

Session 1 


Refugee 101

Rabiou Manzou, Employment Specialist, International Rescue Committee-Idaho

Refugee 101 PowerPoint

Supporting the Social and Economic Integration of Refugees 

Debra Means, World Education Services 

Supporting the Social and Economic Integration of Refugees PowerPoint

​Working with New Americans: What Practitioners Should Know About Gender-Based Violence and the Refugee Journey

Heidi Lehmann, Consultant, Idaho State Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence 
Melissa Ruth, Program Manager,
 Idaho State Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Refugees Issues for Educators

Jessica Marks, Founder and Director, The Refugee Center Online
Lana Radosavljevic, Board Member, The Refugee Center Online

Refugee Issues for Educators PowerPoint
                                     

​Self-Care 

Julianne Donnelly Tzul, Executive Director, International Rescue Committee-Idaho 
Elizabeth Rutten-Turner, Social Worker/Counselor, SAMG Center for Global Health and Healing, CARE Maternal/Child Health


Self-Care PowerPoint

Session 2 

Communicating Well In Charged Situations

Julianne Donnelly Tzul, Executive Director, International Rescue Committee-Idaho  

Communication Toolbox
  
The Grump Meter for Self-Regulation in School, Home, and Community 

Janet Kaufman, Associate Professor, University of Utah
Christian Lim, Counselor, Borah High School/Hillside Jr. High  


Grump Meter App

The Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake City: A Model for Providing Paid Work Training and Intensive English Instruction to Refugee Adults

Jennifer Christenson, Humanitarian Center English Program Coordinator, Granite Peaks Adult Education  - Salt Lake City
Jessica Hercules, Volunteer Coordinator, English Skills Learning Center - Salt Lake City​

Humanitarian Center PowerPoint

Program for Survivors of Torture: A Review of Eligibility and Services

Jaimie Cain, Social Worker, Saint Alphonsus Center for Global Health and Healing 
Ryan Lipscomb, Manager, Saint Alphonsus Center for Global Health and Healing 

Survivors of Torture PowerPoint
                                                                                                                           
Fair Housing Basics
​Zoe Ann Olson, Director, Intermountain Fair Housing Council 
Deanna Watson, Executive Director, Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority


Fair Housing PowerPoint
​Affordable Housing Resources
​Affordable Housing Resources 2

Session 3 
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Refugees and Technology

Jessica Marks, Founder and Director, The Refugee Center Online
Lana Radosavljevic, Board Member, The Refugee Center Online
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Refugees and Technology PowerPoint
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Story Story Studio

Jessica Holmes, Co-Founder and Creative Director, Story Story Night

Creating Economic Opportunity

Beth Geagan, Economic Opportunity Director & Chief Strategy Officer, Jannus Economic Opportunity Program 
Gina Bessire, Project Manager, Financial Capability, Jannus Economic Opportunity Program
Kate Nelson-Shue​, Project Manager, Refugee Childcare Business Development, Jannus Economic Opportunity Program 

Creating Economic Opportunity PowerPoint

       
Finding and Maintaining Effective Volunteers 

Jennifer Christenson, Humanitarian Center English Program Coordinator, Granite Peaks Adult Education  - Salt Lake City
Jessica Hercules, Volunteer Coordinator, English Skills Learning Center - Salt Lake City

Healing Encounters: Restoring Dignity and Trust
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Traci Harrod, Saint Alphonsus Center for Global Health and Healing 
Marla Lipscomb, Saint Alphonsus Center for Global Health and Healing


Session 4 

The Emotional Well-being of Secondary Refugee Students within a School Setting  

Diane Oliva, Federal Programs' Coordinator, West Ada Schools

Emotional Well-being PowerPoint

Washington’s I-DEA:  A Flipped Curriculum for Adult English Language Learners 

Jodi Ruback, Program Administrator, Basic Education for Adults, Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges   
Julie Palomino, ESL Instructor, Edmonds Community College

Washington's I-DEA PowerPoint
I-DEA Info Sheet
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How to be an Everyday Advocate: Strategic Communications in Refugee Resettlement

Kate Nelson-Shue​, Project Manager, Refugee Childcare Business Development, JANNUS Economic Opportunity Program 

How to be an Everyday Advocate PowerPoint
Refugee Resource List

The Need to Pause
​
Marla Lipscomb, Saint Alphonsus Center for Global Health and Healing 
Traci Harrod, Saint Alphonsus Center for Global Health and Healing 

Writing Effective Resumes for US Employers and Recruiters 

Gina Finley, Senior Employment Services Associate, Global Talent Idaho

Writing Effective Resumes PowerPoint

Session 5

What Works: Best Practices in Teaching Higher Skilled Immigrants     

Heide Wrigley, Senior Researcher, Literacywork International  

What Works PowerPoint

Ethnomutuality 

Marla Lipscomb, Saint Alphonsus Center for Global Health and Healing 
Traci Harrod, Saint Alphonsus Center for Global Health and Healing 

Women on Wheels: Solving the Transportation Barrier

Joelle Friesen, Communication and Employment Coordinator, World Relief
Yann LeMorvan, Refugee Coordinator, Boise Bicycle Project
Lisa Brady, Director, YMCA Safe Routes to School
Kelly Frazier, Field Technician, Boise Green Bike 

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Language Assistance Planning for Small Organizations

Gary Hanes, Managing Member, Gary E. Hanes & Associates 

LEP Planning
​Language Access Plan
ACS 1
ACS 2

Strengthening Families, Strengthening Each Other 

Jane Zink, Strengthening Families Coordinator, Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children 
Deya Osgood, Multicultural Community Liaison, Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children 

Strengthening Families PowerPoint 


Idaho Office for refugees

1607 W. Jefferson St.
Boise, ID 83702
208.336.4222

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  • About Us
    • IOR Programs
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  • Information & Resources
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    • Resettlement Process
    • Resettlement in Idaho
    • Resettlement & Partner Agencies
  • Events & Activities
    • Cross-Culinary Kits & Classes
    • Conference
    • World Refugee Day
    • Refugee Restaurant Week
    • Community Coordination Meetings
  • Refugee Speakers Bureau
  • Get Involved!
    • E-mail Updates