HowToHarrisonburgProgress

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Suggestions from Megan Huffman: • Narrow our scope to just northern Virginia • From here, test our services on a control group in Harrisonburg to prove results • Get into contact with chamber of commerce, United Way, New Community Project to get expert opinions and help with a control group SO… there’s something that already does what we do Harrisonburg How-To Help Guide (or Harrisonburg for Dummies) REVAMP • We are going to refocus our efforts on the simple things that any immigrant would need to know about living in the United States • Focus Group: HARRISONBURG • Maybe also BRIDGEWATER • How to set up an email account • Google, Microsoft, Yahoo! • General Safety Stuff • How to get a public defender • After arrest, you will either be held in jail until a court date, or you will be released with a notice to appear for a court date. At this court date, you will need to tell the judge that you would like a public defender. You will then most likely need to provide the public defender’s office with proof of your financial situation, so they can best assist you. (http://blogs.findlaw.com/blotter/2013/10/how-to-get-a-public-defender.html) • How to act during a pullover • Pull over in a safe area, out of the flow of traffic. • Don’t get out unless the officer asks you too • Keep your hands visible. If you have to reach for something to give the officer, make sure the officer can see what you are doing. • Answer the officer’s questions honestly and completely. The more cooperation you give them the more they will help you. • Police are trained to defend themselves first - if you make them feel threatened, they are going to defend themselves. • https://www.dmv.org/articles/traffic-stop-dos-and-donts/ • Social Media (Importance, how to set up an account, how to be safe, privacy …) - • Facebook/Messenger, Twitter, LinkedIn • How to Apply for Community College • Test Group: Blue Ridge • How to apply for college in general (Common App) • How to get GED • Test Group: Harrisonburg • How to create a job resume (career services) • Interview Tips • How to get (basic) internet services • Where to get a license? • How to rent a car? (maybe) • Bus Routes for Harrisonburg and Bridgewater • Free Bike Program (Harrisonburg) Dr. Frueh says we still need to have links to the social services stuff (United Way, Govt websites) TO DO: • Collaborate with Dayton Police/Campus Police about how to act during a pullover (ELI)