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)