Collaboration academy and practice for innovation in social work
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Göteborgs Universitet - Institutionen för socialt arbete |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 300 000 |
| Project duration | September 2016 - December 2017 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Personal mobility between societal sectors |
Important results from the project
The aim of this project was to renew, develop and deepen a sustainable collaboration between the non-profit organization Skyddsvärnet in Gothenburg and the Department of social work at the University of Gothenburg. In order to work towards a real and increased utilization of the results, a stated objective was to support and study the implementation process of specific projects, delevoped during 2016 as part of the Vinnova-funded project KLOSS AkUt.
Expected long term effects
Knowledge from academy has been transferred and incorporated into Skyddsvärnet´s activities, where they have been translated into improved practices and processes. A key result is the start of a new type of housing support in line with the Housing First-model, which entail a longterm development of Skyddsvärnet´s work in the homelessness field. The knowledge generated through the project´s study of Skyddsvärnet´s halfway-house provide the basis for further development work in this field. Skyddsvärnet´s skills have gained students at the GU in the form of innovative pedagogy.
Approach and implementation
The project leader has disposed of a fully equipped office at Skyddsvärnet´s facilites in Gothenburg city center. The timeframe of the exchange amounted to appr. 60 working days. Meetings, workshops, field visits, interviews with clients and staff are examples of completed activites. Support from Skyddsvärnet´s staff and board was behind the success of the project.