making child welfare more social - oacas
DESCRIPTION
This presentation delivered at the 2013 Annual Local Directors’ Conference for the Province of Ontario focused on how child welfare agencies in Canada can begin to use social media to improve outcomes for young people in care.TRANSCRIPT
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Making Child Welfare More SocialBrittany Smith, Build Social, LLC
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What is Social Media?
Any online platform or channel for publishing and disseminating user-generated content.1
Social media allows us to engage with and empower our communities.ConnectionAccess to information
1. http://heidicohen.com/social-media-definition/
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It’s About Relationships
Connection with family and friends is the primary reason.2/3 say staying in touch
is a major reason they use these sites.1
Most online adults describe their experiences using social media in positive terms.2
1. http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Why-Americans-Use-Social-Media2. http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Social-Networking-Sites
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Take it seriously!
63% cent of Canadian social media users read social media status updates every day. 1
Daily Facebook usage in Canada is higher than both the global and U.S. averages.2
1. http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2013/04/29/two-in-three-canadians-use-social-media2. http://www.theprovince.com/technology/internet/
Facebook+releases+stats+about+Canadian+usage+monthly/8785410/story.html3. http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2013/social-networking-sites.aspx4. http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Teens-and-social-media
72% of U.S. online adults are social networking site users.3
95% of all U.S. teens ages 12-17 are online and 80% of those teens use social media.4
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Positive Benefits
The average user has more close ties and is ½ as likely to be socially isolated.1
65% of teens have had an experience that made them feel good about themselves. 58% have felt closer to another person.2
Young adults who spend more time on Facebook are better at showing “virtual empathy.”3
Youth who use blogs, websites and email to discuss politics and current events become more socially engaged over time.4
1. http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Technology-and-social-networks2. http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Teens-and-social-media/Summary/Majority-of-teens3. http://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/10/facebook.aspx4. http://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/02/friends.aspx
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Panic is Normal!
1. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1083-6101.2009.01474.x/full
“Moral panic is a common reaction to new forms of communication.”1
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Barriers
Lack of time and staff support
Knowledge and skills
Finding content
Knowing where to start
Confidentiality issues
Policy
Liability
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Youth in Care & Social Media
ConnectionSiblingsBio parentsFoster siblingsFriends from previous
placements
Ability to tell their story
Support from peers
Health information
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Which Platforms?
Photo- and video-centric applications
Snapchat
Vine
Tumblr
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Youth & Internet Access
One in four U.S. teens are “cell-mostly” internet users — far more than the 15% of adults who are cell-mostly. Among teen smartphone owners, half are cell-mostly.1
You must be mobile!
1. http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2013/Teens-and-Tech/Main-Findings/Teens-and-Technology.aspx
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Guidelines & Policies
Develop user guidelines/policies for youth and young adults.In partnership with
young people
Focus on empowerment
Develop an internal social media policy for staff.
Crisis plan.
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Social Media Trainings
Train staff on why youth use social media and how they’re using it.
Train staff on the social media policy, basics of social media.
Train youth on the risks of benefits of social media – make it fun!Ask youth what they
want to know.
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Privacy Settings
www.facebook.com/help/privacy
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Social Media Team
http://www.altimetergroup.com/research/reports/how-corporations-should-prioritize-social-business-budgets
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Content Management Machine
Buffer App Tweet Deck Hoot Suite
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Ending Thoughts
Learn about social media by using it yourself.
Remember, the point is to connect.
Take one small step at a time – think strategically.
When in doubt, ask for help.
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Questions?
@ebkcd2
503-477-9221brittany@buildsocialconsulting.comwww.buildsocialconsulting.com
facebook.com/buildsocialconsulting
linkedin.com/company/build-social-llc