Sentences with phrase «local groups tackle»

The issues that local groups tackle and the positions they take are determined by a deliberate, participatory process.

Not exact matches

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A local authority award (no money) was also made to Salford City Council for its highly developed relationship with voluntary groups as part of its efforts to tackle poverty.

Years ago, a group of us had a rock climbing day at a local gym where we spent hours challenging each other to see who could go the highest or tackle the craziest part of the wall.

In the Bronx, parent groups teamed up with the local teachers» union and the school district to tackle one of the most challenging issues facing struggling urban schools: supporting and retaining teachers.

We benefitted a great deal from the state Humane Society's connections with local legislators, but we also pulled in a large group of animal advocates who had not previously been organized to try to tackle legislative approaches to animal advocacy.

Two weeks ago in Vinh City, Vietnam, former Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program resident Dr. Katherine Polak teamed up with Adam Parascandola from Humane Society International to deliver a series of lectures and tabletop exercises to help build the capacity of local groups working throughout the country to tackle the dog and cat meat trade.

The HSUS tackles large - scale abuses that are beyond the reach of local humane groups, like animal fighting and puppy mills.

A testament to Toni's dedication, within the first year, HEART placed 9 dogs with pre-existing medical conditions in happy homes, a feat no other local rescue group would tackle (broken legs, heart surgeries, hip replacements, blindness, and heart worm are just some of the conditions the now - adopted dogs have made it through, thanks to Toni's help).

Court staff and magistrates in the community justice courts in Methyr Tydfill and the London boroughs of Newham and Haringey will work with local residents and community groups to identify issues of concern, tackle the root causes of crime and anti-social behaviour, and help reduce re-offending.

In the United Kingdom family group conferences are mainly used in child welfare, particularly when a child is at risk of going into care, although some local areas are using the approach to prevent school exclusions, tackle anti-social behaviour, address youth offending and in planning for vulnerable adults.