Community Cohesion: SEVEN STEPS A Practitioner’s Toolkit

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Community Cohesion: SEVEN STEPS A Practitioner’s Toolkit

This practical guide, produced by the Home Office and published in 2005, identifies seven steps to developing community cohesion. Despite having been published some time ago, the tips and advice on planning projects and activities are still relevant today. The toolbox provides: • An explanation of what community cohesion is • An exploration of each of the seven identified steps to developing community cohesion: leadership and commitment; developing a vision and values for community cohesion; programme planning and management; engaging communities; challenging and changing perceptions; community cohesion and specialist areas; and ensuring the sustainability of programmes • Tips, practical advice and examples for delivering activities • Case studies of practical examples of community cohesion from around the UK • Detailed advice on e.g. project planning and developing relationships with the media • *Please note that the contact details at the end of this guide are no longer relevant*