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Circles of Support and Accountability: Guide to Project Development; Project Guide 2003

The utilization of a Circle of Support and Accountability (COSA) by faith-based community members is explained. Sections of this guide are: introduction; COSA models; guidelines for the recruitment and training of volunteers; guidelines for forging a COSA; professional support for COSA; referrals, screening, and accepting core members; confidentiality; walking with core members; guidelines for the ongoing support of a COSA; supporting volunteers in a crisis (self-care); dissolving a COSA; working with victims and survivors; working with the media; group dynamics, boundaries, and volunteer self-care; reporting COSA activity; risk and liability issues for COSA; sample covenants; Needs and Resources Assessment Profile samples; screening questions for volunteers; COSA Quarterly Reporting Form; and glossary. Accession Number: 022733

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