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IAWP STRATEGIC PLANNING
Tulsa Spring Board Update

In May of 2006 in Minnesota, your Board of Directors had the foresight to accept the Strategic Planning Committee's recommendation for a working session dedicated to hammering out the 'IAWP Strategic Plan'. Julie Brunzell (U.S.A.), Andrea Humphries (Australia), Jane Townsley (England) and I (Canada) prepared to facilitate a day of brainstorming in Saskatoon and on Friday, September 15, twenty-two members of the BOD, that had come a day early to participate, rolled up their sleeves and made it happen.

This enthusiastic group gave every bit of creative energy they had - - and then some! After a full day, the SP Committee used the evening to pull that "blood, sweat and tears" into a formal presentation. Saturday, at the official BOD meeting, members of the Board stepped up and took ownership of their work - - the priority goals of the IAWP Strategic Plan

It is important to understand what Goals are and where they fit into the published Aims of the IAWP. I have reprinted the Aims below. Goals are the subjective pieces and the Actions (or tactics) are the "measurables" that enable us to reach our goals.

Goals identified as the IAWP's priorities have been placed under the Aim that they support; the name of the new "owner" of that goal is below it.

OUR MISSION

To strengthen, unite and raise the profile of women in criminal justice internationally.

AIMS OF THE IAWP

1. To raise the profile of the IAWP;


Goal 1.1 : To pro-actively utilise marketing initiatives to enhance the IAWP's visibility and reputation.

Owner: Anna Hermann- Email: amhvrp@yahoo.com

Goal 1.2: Improve lines of communication with key stakeholders.

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Goal 1.3: Improve communication both internally and externally.

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2. To raise the profile of gender issues to organisations/governments (to influence their policies and procedures);
Goal 2.1: Influence policy and procedural changes regarding gender-related employment practices.

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Goal 2.2: Encourage equitable and diverse workplaces which provide a positive and supportive environment for women.

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Goal 2.3: Enhance communication and partnerships in order to encourage employers within the criminal justice system to be more inclusive and supportive of women.

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3. To improve women's ability to excel within criminal justice by providing professional development opportunities;
Goal 3.1: To continue to host an annual training conference:

Owner: Conference Coordinator, Second Vice President Lynette Hogue - Email: LAHogue@aol.com in concert with the Conference Committee Goal 3.2: To improve access to professional development within Regions

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Goal 3.3: Link with other training establishments to provide training and development opportunities.

4. To ensure the achievements of women and their contribution to criminal justice and society are recognised;
Goal 4.1: Develop initiatives targeted at increasing public awareness of women's contribution to the criminal justice system

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Goal 4.2: Continue to present annual awards highlighting the specific contribution by women to the criminal justice system

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Goal 4.3: Increase the opportunity for members' written articles to be available to a wider audience within criminal justice.

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5. To encourage networking and peer support;
Goal 5.1 : Increase membership of IAWP
Owner: Myra James, V.P.- Email: MJames@hamiltonpolice.on.ca

Goal 5.2 : Increase involvement of wider membership in IAWP business.
Owner: Robyn Matthews, Region 10 Coordinator - Email: RLM2214A@aol.com

Survey We ask you take a few minutes to answer a suvey created by the Strategic Planning Committee. We wish to inquire of the membership your opinions, ideas and talents you may wish to share with your organization. Please follow the link below to the survey page.

Members Survey

Goal 5.3: Increase members' access to Board members.

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6. To provide value for money for our members;
Goal 6.1 : Modernize IAWP structures to improve efficiency in processes
Owner: Sue Young, Region 3 Coordinator - Email: ltsue@juno.com

Goal 6.2: Maximize opportunities for alternative sources of funding

Owner: Shelley Ballard, Region 12 Coordinator - Email: shelley.ballard@police.saskatoon.sk.ca

Goal 6.3: To build a fully auditable budgeting process.

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7. To ensure continuous improvement within a global context to our policies and procedures;
Goal 7.1: ensure horizon scanning becomes part of our organization's core business

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Goal 7.2 : To improve the alignment of regional representation with appropriate membership.
Owner: Anne Duncan, Region 17 - Email: happyann_40tt@hotmail.com


8. To embrace diversity, listening to our members and being responsive to their needs;
Goal 8.1: Ensure our policies and procedures reflect the different needs of our members.

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Goal 8.2: Encourage issues to be raised by Affiliates and Regional Coordinators

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Goal 8.3: Ensure our membership categories reflect the changing environment in criminal justice. Owner:

9. To operate professionally.
Goal 9.1: Ensure all IAWP business is carried out according to its Constitution and that the driving force for the organization is its strategic plan.

Owner: Margaret Shorter, Chair, Strategic Planning Committee - Email: margaret.shorter@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Goal 9.2 : Ensure there are clear standards of behaviour expected of both the general members as well as the Board of Directors and that sanctions are declared and enforced: Owner: Linda Cunningham, Sergeant-at-Arms - Email:linda.iawp@gmail.com











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