Philip DeVol has narrated 2 audiobooks on Listento.it by 4 authors. The most-rated is Bridges Out of Poverty.
Bridges Across Every Divide
Summary
Public policy attempts to break the stranglehold of multigenerational poverty have largely failed. Partisan efforts to build personal, family, and community resources and a strong middle class haven’t worked either. One successful approach, based on the Bridges Out of Poverty methodology, focuses on bringing people from all classes, races, and sectors together to reduce poverty and build a sense of community. It’s a promise echoed in the findings of Alexis de Tocqueville, famed observer of American society. Communities using the Bridges model report that political and social agendas and narratives melt away when people focus on overcoming barriers to economic stability. Successful change requires all voices and voters at the table to be heard and valued. The Bridges Out of Poverty model is an antidote to current divisiveness, facilitates dialogue and respect among stakeholders, and offers policy-level direction for elected officials. The authors’ goal is to provide a road map for coming together as individuals, institutions, and communities to help people get out of poverty and create communities, states, and indeed a country where everyone can live well. The Bridges model offers: A table at which all voices are heard and valued A common language to address the complex issues of poverty Proven skills, strategies, and innovations for communities across the US Practical advice for individuals who are new to the world of policy making Action steps for community members, public officials, and decision makers Methods to create human services policies to reduce generational poverty
©2018 Philip DeVol, Eugene Krebs (P)2020 aha! Process, Inc.
Bridges Out of Poverty
Summary
Bridges Out of Poverty is a unique and powerful tool designed specifically for social, health, and legal services professionals. Based in part on Dr. Ruby K. Payne's myth-shattering A Framework for Understanding Poverty, Bridges reaches out to the millions of service providers and businesses whose daily work connects them with the lives of people in poverty. Find case studies, detailed analysis, helpful charts and exercises, and specific solutions you and your organization can implement right now to: Redesign programs to better serve people you work with Build skill sets for management to help guide employees Upgrade training for front-line staff like receptionists, case workers, and managers Improve treatment outcomes in health care and behavioral health care Increase the likelihood of moving from welfare to work If your business, agency, or organization works with people from poverty, only a deeper understanding of their challenges - and strengths - will help you partner with them to create opportunities for success. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.
©2009 Aha Process, Inc (P)2009 Aha Process, Inc