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Abstract
This paper reflects on a community research project aimed at building the capacity of Refugee Community Organisations (RCOs). The project intended to identify and collect a robust and reliable evidence base to equip RCO leaders with the relevant information required to engage in policy lobbying to raise awareness of the barriers faced by refugees when trying to access ESOL and support for mental health issues, education and employment. The main mechanism used to collect evidence was a team of 16 paid community researchers from a range of refugee backgrounds. This paper considers the rationale for adopting a community research approach, the meaning of community research to those involved, as well as the methodological challenges and practical concerns associated with the approach.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 489-501 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Social Policy and Society |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 3 Sept 2010 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2010 |
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Third Sector Research Centre
Alcock, P.
Economic & Social Research Council
1/09/08 → 30/06/14
Project: Research Councils