Conflict Resolution & De-Escalation

Have you ever been a part of, or witnessed a de-escalation that was ineffective, or went wrong?  If you answered yes to one or both of these, then you’ll want to attend this workshop.  In this workshop you’ll learn how to recognize and assess escalating behavior.  You’ll learn how to appropriately de-escalate a situation based on that assessment.  As well as, actual techniques to assist you in your de-escalation.

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Chris Knestrick
Key Accomplishments in 2018

We hosted  24 Outreach Collaborative meetings to coordinate outreach services to the two hundred shelter resistance people experiencing homelessness in our community

We gave 200 people boots, 105 pairs of tennis shoes, 70 tents, 15,000 pairs of socks.

We housed and/or prevented evictions for 120 people.

Our Outreach Coordination Collaborative key participants had help people over 30,160 times and supported an estimated 4,000 unique individuals.  

During the Polar Vortex, we advocated for 24 hour drop in center,  hosted four emergency  conference calls to identify and schedule multiple outreach visits to  people at risk of freezing to death.

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2018 Annual report - We are strong. We will continue to work to end homelessness

On March 21st, 2019, NEOCH hosted our 2019 annual meeting entitled, Reclaim and Recommit, Protect Fair Housing and End Homelessness - Housing is a Human Right! 

One hundred people came to support our work, celebrate our successes, and dream a world of justice and without homelessness. We centered the voices of those experiencing homelessness in our work. If we are going to end homelessness, people with lived experience or are currently living it are going to have to lead the way.

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TRAINING: Undoing Racism and Managing Unconscious Bias - FULL

Register now for our Understanding Racism and Managing Unconscious Bias workshop. The class is Friday, May 3, 2019, from 10am to 3pm. The training cost is $20 for participants and $30 for those who want CEU credits for social workers (to be confirmed). The workshop is held at NEOCH's office (3631 Perkins Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44113) Call us for more information (216) 432-0540.  Make sure you sign up below.

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Housing 101 Training

This workshop is directed at staff of agencies (social workers, case workers and advocates) working with very low income and homeless populations.  The workshop training focuses on all aspects of obtaining and maintaining housing and shelter for their clients. The training includes landlord/tenant and fair housing laws which can help clients maintain housing and take appropriate steps should there be a fair housing complaint or discrimination or inappropriate landlord behavior.

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C.L.A.S.H. - Cleveland Lead Advocates For Safe Housing

Cleveland Lead Advocates for Safe Housing (CLASH) released today their proposed ballot initiative to require that all city rental properties be tested for lead hazards and be certified as “lead safe.” If Cleveland City Council declines to pass the proposed ordinance, its passage will be sought this November through the process outlined in Chapter 7 of the City of Cleveland Charter requiring 5,000 signatures and a public vote. 

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Chris Knestricklead safety
Letter to the Metroparks about displacement

NEOCH will continue to take action to defend the rights and dignity of these people experiencing the crisis of homelessness. The 24-hour notice has put our work into a frenzy to try to make sure our clients are not arrested and/or targeted by the Cleveland Metroparks police force.

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Chris Knestrick
TRAINING: LGBTQ 101: CULTURAL COMPETENCY & TRANS 101

Register now for our LGBT 101: Cultural Competency Training and Trans 101. The class is Friday, March 1, 2019, from 10am to 3pm. The training cost is $20 for participants and $30 for those who want CEU credits for social workers (to be confirmed) . The workshop is held at NEOCH's office (3631 Perkins Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44113) Call us for more information (216) 432-0540.  Make sure you sign up below.

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Live and Direct: Poverty, Affordable Housing, and Homelessness in Cleveland

Despite the ‘renaissance’ in Cleveland, people still struggle to live a dignified life. 46% of the people in Cleveland live in poverty and 23,000 people experience homelessness. Join us to learn more! This panel discussion that will center the perspectives of people with lived experience of homelessness and community leaders advocating for change.

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