Human Rights Committees

	Human Rights Committees, 3rd Edition Staying on Course with Services and Supports for People with Intellectual Disabilities by Steve Baker and Amy Tabor

"To avoid rubber-stamping, and to gain the support needed to do an effective job, the HRC must have an open, accessible process; a commitment to dialogue; and each committee member's willingness to be a resource rather than a gatekeeper." — Steve Baker and Amy Tabor

Are the persons you serve exercising "little c" choices or "Big C" choices? A highly effective human rights committee (HRC) ensures the Big C options. This book offers the QMRP, case manager, executive, or program director more than just tips for starting and maintaining an HRC. Discover methods to:

Ensure that the person receiving services understands his/her rights
Select insightful committee members
Schedule and conduct meetings for maximum effectiveness
Maintain confidentiality
Tackle both the unusual and the everyday
Keep accurate records, and more!

Start today to make—or remake—your HRC into a powerful cornerstone for full and abundant living for the persons you serve.

Price:	$16.95
Format:	paperback
Pages:	89
ISBN:	978-1-892696-36-6
Order number:	HT23

What others say about this book:

"This book has been a valuable resource for me as I have assumed the leadership of our Human Rights Committee. It is thought provoking, and gives practical guidance on many important issues."

— Larry West, Program Director, MHMR of Tarrant County (Texas)

"Our Human Rights Committee Chair has found the book on HRC to be extremely useful. She is working with an agency consultant (who is a former state surveyor) to enhance our HRC policies and procedures."

— Tonya L. Griffin, MS, Director of Quality Assurance, PRALID, Inc.

Introduction

Historical Perspective
    1892... 1947... 1953... 1961...
    1974... 1984... 1994... The New Millennium
    Society's Response
    Academic and Professional Responses

Rights as Societal Building Blocks

Guidelines for HRC Development: Some Philosophical Agency Considerations
Best/Promising Practices
Environmental Context
Personal Growth and Self-Determination
The Best Interest of the Person
Freedom from Harm
Fundamental Issues
    Rights Restrictions; Due Process; Informed Consent

What is a Human Rights Committee?
HRC Mission Statement

Practical Guidelines for Today's HRC
Committee Empowerment
Confidentiality, Anonymity and HIPPAA
Identifying Important Issues
Emergence and Evolution of Human Rights Issues
Conducting an Effective Dialogue
Common HRC Issues
Some Cautions
    The Dangers of Rubber-Stamping; The Essential Outsider's Perspective;
    Timeliness; Additional HRC Roles; Appeal of HRC Decisions; Bottom Line

Establishing and Designing a Human Rights Committee
Common HRC Models
Membership Composition: Who should be on the HRC?
    Membership Roles, Qualities & Qualifications
    Chairperson Roles, Qualities & Qualifications
    When Advocacy Alone Is Not Enough
    Recruitment Strategies
Initial and Ongoing Member Education
Meeting Frequency
Calendars, Reminders and Invitations
Agendas, Sign-in Sheets and Minutes
Gathering and Presenting Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Appendices
A. Sample HRC Issue Checklist
B. BMC/HRC Flow Chart
C. United Nations "Declaration on the Rights of Mentally Retarded Persons"
D. Sample Policy
E. Comparative Data
F. Sample Confidentiality Agreement
G. Sample Bill of Rights
H. Sample Minutes/Data Collection Format

References and Resources

Looking for immediate help with your abuse or neglect challenge? Contact authors Steve Baker and Amy Tabor directly. Or, visit Midewin Institute online.

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Table of Contents

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