The Real Third Way – Civil Society & Its Independence

September 20, 2009 · Filed Under Links & Resources, News · View Comments 

If you can bear to visit the Mother of Parliaments, then here’s a chance to say what you think about Real Independence. And what you think about the speakers line up and venue for such an event. NCIA supporters will be going to add to the points we’ve already made to 21st Century Network

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London Coalition Against Poverty (LCAP) – Direct Action Casework Manual

September 19, 2009 · Filed Under Links & Resources · View Comments 

London Coalition Against PovertyDirect Action Casework is what LCAP calls the actions it takes with people to challenge and overcome unjust treatment. It is a combination of legal work and advocacy with protest and direct action.

Direct Action Casework can be used by anybody and it works!

LCAP have seen people challenge unfair treatment and win real victories like housing from the council or the benefits money they were owed. All it takes is to be well organized and determined.

This guide gives an overview of how LCAP organises DAC and how you can get involved – though DAC is by no means the property of any one organization and we hope it spreads far and wide.  If you’re interested in finding out more, or coming to one of our regular DAC trainings, get in touch!

Download the guide in pdf format (70kb)

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