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Nature of Funding in 2012 and 2013

In Reports, Resources by Beyond Research

Author(s): Beyond Social Services

This report looks at the nature of funding for Beyond Social Services in the year 2012 and 2013. In this time period, total donations increased by 38.4%. Corporate donors remain a significant portion, however there is still a small number of donors making up a significant portion of those donations. Total amount of funds from individual donors also reflect a skewed amount of donations towards a small number of donors. Government bodies and educational institutions contribute the least amount of donations.

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Partnerships with Schools

In Reports, Resources by Beyond Research

Author: Annabelle Ip Soo Ching

While adopting a Restorative Justice approach towards delinquent youth, Beyond recognised the importance of entry into schools to work with children. This paper focuses on the different approaches that Beyond took to address and resolve issues with delinquent youth through the education system. One of these programs includes the STEP-UP initiative which complements the school with programs that target at-risk students. This program allowed Beyond to begin a relationship with the school, a key community partner.

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Reformative Trainees

In Archive by Beyond Research

Author: Myrle De Souza

The Reformative Training Centre (RTC) houses youth below the age of 21 for a short period of time to undergo rehabilitation. Rehabilitation includes personalised training and treatment followed by a period of close supervision. It aims to help youth that were affected by the criminal justice system become more resilient and responsible members through restorative practices. In 2007, this paper focused on Beyond’s attempt to better prepare these youth for re-integration into society and resilience. We do this through three main components: activity based group sessions, community service project, and family sessions.

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Family Group Conferencing

In Archive by Beyond Research

Authors: Rapti Siriwardane and Vincent Lim

In 2007, Beyond published a report on family group conferencing. A Family Group Conference is a voluntary and consensual decision making meeting for families or community groups to implement a plan that keeps children safe. This empowers the family to make the primary decisions concerning their children rather than external authorities. Through this method, Beyond believes that we are able to achieve the principles of restorative justice.

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Outreach to unwed mothers in Singapore

In Archive by Beyond Research

Author: PromiseWorks

In 2004, PromiseWorks, Beyond Social Services, and other social service agencies identified the circumstances of unwed mothers in Singaporean society and determined the resources available to them. With this information they found gaps in the services provided which Beyond could fill. These include raising awareness of unwed mothers among public and volunteer welfare organisations, targeting the education system, and raising general awareness about the resources available to unwed mothers through publicity methods.

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ART: Beyond’s Model of Delinquency

In Reports, Resources by Beyond Research

Author: Beyond Social Services

In 2003, Beyond published a report on their ART model, which stands for Advocacy, Resource Mobilizing, and Training. Beyond’s model exists to “fight” delinquency among children and youth in the lower strata of Singaporean society. This model stresses the importance of the external environment in influencing individual decisions.  Thus, the approach to the delinquency model pays equal attention to both the environment and the individual. It focuses on problem solving rather than problem diagnosing, and explores strengths and opportunities.

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Asset-based community development

In Archive by Beyond Research

Author: Alison Mathie, Gord Cunningham

In 2002, a report from St. Francis Xavier University was published about asset-based community development. While a needs-based approach is focused on identifying the problems to find solutions, asset-based community development (ABCD) focuses more on the communities’ strengths and assets as a way to inspire positive change. It allows for the community to drive the development themselves by identifying existing assets. ABCD is seen as a promising strategy for community development and could be used a framework for organisations and governments.

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Home visits for at-risk families

In Archive by Beyond Research

Author: Pascale Carleen Paul

Home visits are often conducted by Beyond for at-risk families or children. In 2007, this report talked about how it’s important to focus on the family’s strengths during home visits instead of disempowering them. More action will then take place after the visit in resolving conflict. A home visit can cause more harm than good if not conscious of their position as a social worker and open-minded about the lives of the families they are visiting.

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Retrospective report from Beyond Social Services

In Archive by Beyond Research

Author: Beyond Social Services

In 2000, Beyond crafted a vision that by the year 2025 “every child and youth in Singapore, despite a disadvantaged background has the opportunity to refuse a lifestyle of delinquency and welfare dependency.” This study conducted in 2012 reviewed the current lives of past beneficiaries to understand how Beyond affected their life experiences and whether there is progress being made towards the vision. While past youth’s lives are mostly stable, many other factors still pay a large role in their individual development. Our effects are subtle but still present in their memories. 

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Sports and Youth Well being

In Reports, Resources by Beyond Research

Author: Vu Thu Trang

A positive relationship between sports and youth resilience/well being was found through interviews done with 50 youths at Beyond Social Services. Sports have positively influenced children’s sense of mastery, independence, belonging, and generosity and strengthened their physical, social, and cognitive skills. It also increases resilience among youths at-risk, improving their overall well-being. Sports are an important component at Beyond since it creates a safe environment for youth and fosters a sense of community.

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