2010 International Social Innovation Research Conference Partnerships, Hybrids and Networks

1. Danish join-in centres and the small-steps method in social work:A case in social innovation 2010 International Social Innovation Research ConferencePartnerships, Hybrids and Networks Cliff Kaltoft, National Association of Join-in Centres (NAJIC) Steen Svendsen, Søren Steen Olsen, Public Futures

2. Policy making ”the process by which governments translate their political vision into programmes and actions to deliver ”outcomes” – desired changes in the real world” Strategy Unit, Cabinet Office, UK Wicked problems Complex, intertwined problems: Stress, social isolation, drugs, new family patterns, new transitions, immigrants’ position in society, ageing society, living with chronic diseases, climate change, environment, resource problems

3. Context: Denmark– some characteristics as seen from, say, the UK Relatively: • Small country • Extensive welfare state • Decentralised government • Strong history of social innovation • Well-established ”arm’s length” practices • including ”hybrid” traditions, from agriculture to labour market, to vibrant civil society

4. Social innovation – an important approach to policy making ”New ideas that work at creating social value” Spurred by: New social needs emerging Existing models and approaches becoming inadequate New opportunities arising –technology, associations, ideas, links, partnerships (hybrids) Join-in centres: A case in point!

5. What is a join-in centre? A join-in centre is a refuge, a haven from life on the streets and the demands of caseworkers and the authorities • Not a soup kitchen • Not treatment • Provides new opportunities for the individual

6. The four functional areas of the join-in centre • Social space and training room • Covers basic needs • Contact point and bridge with a low threshold • A greenhouse

7. The small steps method • Is more a principle than an actual method Is a revolt against : • Case-working system’s management-by-regulation • Resignation and indifference • Victim mentality • The myth of the right answer • Silo-thinking on social issues

8. National Association of Join-In Centres (NAJIC) • Established 1998 • ”the Hope” 2002 • The Join-In Centre Concept 2005 • Tour de Vulnerable ’05 bicycle stage race • Danish Join-In Centre Sports Est. 2006 • From Vulnerable to Valued 2009 • Social Inclusion Games 2009 • The small steps method 2009 • Currently 104 join-in centres with 14.000 socially diasadvantaged people

9. Approaches in social work

10. Case: Sport as an instrument in social work • Desire for change • Sports for all - every week • Sport with no barriers, no excuses Danish Join-In Centre Sports has since 2006 gathered 100 sports clubs from join-in centres and treatment centres 45 of these clubs took part in the 2010 Social Inclusion Games in Twente, Holland

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12. Surveys SUSY-Udsat 2007 National survey of sickness and health of 1290 socially marginalised people conducted at join-in centres ’Sport as an instrument in social work’ documents effects of organized sports activities. Measurable effects in four areas: • Joie de vivre • Physiological affects • Personal relations • Desire for change

13. Effects of The small steps method For ten years the join-in centres have focused on change and ressources The small steps have proved to be a giant step in social work in terms of motivating users Sport is just one offer within the join-in centres and the effects of sports are also the effects of the small steps method

14. wish you a great time working with The small steps method