I have been thinking about the recent investigations that have been triggered in NZ about the locking of children with ASD in time out rooms and the Ombudsman’s Report on the restraint of prisoners who are self-harming. What does this say about our society’s response to risk? We would hope that these are extreme examples of trying to apply control over people’s behaviour rather than asking who is this person? How and what are they trying to communicate and what is important to and for this person for them to feel OK and keep them safe? These are the questions at the centre of a person-centred approach.

This newsletter shares information about Community Circles, HSA Training courses and links to useful resources, all contributing to a more person-centred community.

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We'd love to hear your thoughts.
Warmest wishes,

He aha te mea nui o te ao
What is the most important thing in the world?
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
it is the people, it is the people, it is the people

Jan

Helen has been having conversations in the team about some of the common mistakes seen in organisations implementing one page profiles. The ones seen most are valuing creativity over content, inventing new headings and seeing it as a new form.

Here is an excellent checklist that helps us all stay on track with one-page profiles.