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Our multimedia resource library features content developed by both Switchboard and the larger resettlement community. You can browse the library by resource type, topic, population group, language, or publication year, or by using keywords through our search bar.
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Meaningful informed consent entails more than a participant’s signature on a consent form. The steps that we take for obtaining consent are crucial to safeguarding participants’ dignity, autonomy, and wellbeing, especially when collecting data from vulnerable populations. This guide introduces the concepts of informed consent and informed assent and walks through five questions to ask…
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The SMART criteria are well-accepted in the field of monitoring and evaluation as criteria for assessing the quality of project indicators (the variables that are tracked to measure changes or achievements in connection with an intervention). That said, the letters of the acronym have been defined in different ways. Common terms used when explaining the…
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The U.S. healthcare system relies heavily on medical insurance to mitigate often prohibitive costs. Knowing where to go for immediate care can save time and unnecessary expenses. This Settle In video guides newcomers through securing coverage and explains when to use specific medical facilities for illness or injury. In this video, newcomers will learn: •…
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On September 18, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Federal Register Notice announcing implementation of the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test. Starting on October 20, 2025, the test will consist of 20 questions chosen from a pool of 128 rather than 10 questions from a pool of 100 in the 2008 version. Passing…
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You don’t need to be located in the same place as clients to help point them in the direction of useful services, resources, and reminders. Participants will learn from experts about how trusted apps, social media, and other virtual tools are supporting the sharing of accurate information to harder-to-reach communities. Speakers will discuss effective community…
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This tip sheet provides strategies to encourage newcomer youth and families to participate in programs and services. It is a companion to the Info Guide: Strategies to Increase Refugee and Newcomer Youth and Family Participation in Programs and Services and offers quick, actionable tips for real-world application. These strategies can be applied in both mandatory…