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KFx
Resources
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| Sample
Drugs Policy 2011 (High Tolerance Model - v7.01) |
| Kevin
Flemen/KFx |
3.11 |
68pp:
PDF: 3mb |
| This
fully revised version of the Sample Drugs Policy is intended
for organisations who are working with significant levels of
ongoing use. It has been revised to to include a longer guide
on how to develop a drugs policy, more detailed procedures and
additional sections on paraphernalia, production and other issues.
Information about controlled drugs and Policy flowcharts are
included in the Appendices. First published in 1999, the Policy
has formed the template of many drugs policies for housing providers
and other agencies in the UK. This version of the Sample policy
replaces all previous versions. |
| HOORAT:
Hostel Opiate Overdose Risk Assessment Tool v4 |
| Kevin
Flemen/KFx |
11.10 |
4pp |
| A
screening tool for use by hostels and other housing providers
to help assess drug-related risk of overdose and respond appropriately.
This revised version is endorsed by Homelesslink and has been
moderately revised to make it more user friendly. It also has
enhanced explanatory and implementation notes. |
| Drug
Use and Homelessness: Toolkit 1: Assessment of local need. |
| Kevin
Flemen/KFx |
8/08 |
15pp:
255kb |
| Document
to assist the process of estimating the level of need for housing
amongst drug users and the use of drugs amongst those in housing
need. First part of the new KFx toolkit. |
Management
of Drugs on Premises Regional Protocols for Accommodation Providers
Strategies for Development and Implementation |
|
Kevin Flemen/KFx
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8/07
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28pp:
143kb |
| New
document to help regional bodies developing regional protocols
get it right and avoid common perils and pitfalls. |
| Standards
for Housing Providers working with Drug Users |
|
Kevin Flemen/KFx
|
2.07
|
6pp.
32kb |
These
Standards are an easy-to-use set of benchmarks for housing providers
working with drug users.
The aim of these standards is to provide purchasers and housing
providers with minimum levels that should be in place to work
with ongoing drug users, in a safe and holistic manner. These
are a work in progress and will be updated. |
| Drug
Policy Flowcharts |
|
Kevin Flemen/KFx
|
10.06
|
10pp:
227kb |
| These
flowcharts are intended to help organisations work through common
drug-related scenarios, and prioritise interventions. They are
intended to be used alongside, not in place of the sample drugs
policy. These are a first draft version and may be subject to
subsequent amendment. |
| Drugs
on Premises - working with the ASB and Section 8 |
|
Kevin Flemen/KFx
|
2005
|
11pp:
46KB |
| A
briefing document which provides a readable overview of the
main legislation of relevance to housing providers in relation
to drugs, and how to work within it. |
| Needles
and Sharps |
|
Kevin Flemen/KFx
|
2005
|
15pp:
65kb |
| This
briefing looks at the safe, legal and effective management of
needles and other drugs paraphernalia on site. |
| On
Storage v3 |
|
Kevin Flemen/KFx
|
2005
|
29pp:
95kb |
| Looks
at the vexed issue of storing controlled prescribed drugs in
housing settings and day centres. Provides modesl of working
with service users where storage may present challenges. |
| Tenants
and Drugs |
|
Kevin Flemen/KFx
|
2005
|
8pp:
56kb |
| Briefing
aimed at private landlords to explain the legal framework relating
to drugs legislation in rental accommodation. Can be used as
part of a landlords pack for rent deposit schemes etc. |
| Policing
Cannabis - negotiating protocols |
|
Kevin Flemen/KFx
|
2004
|
8pp:77kb |
| Explores
strategies for working with cannabis use on site on the wake
of reclassification. Outlines protocols for working with the
police around cannabis use. |
|
Resources
and Reports from NGOs - UK
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| Safe
As Houses - (Full Document) |
| Shelter/Steve
McKeown |
2006 |
http://england.shelter.org.uk/professional_resources/policy_library/policy_library_folder/?a=48062 |
| Shelter
have decided to make the full version of Safe as Houses available
as a free download. So you can get it from the link above. Good
news. |
| Clean
Break: Integrated Housing and Care Pathways for Homeless Drug
Users |
| Homelesslink |
2007 |
http://www.homeless.org.uk/policyandinfo/research/archive/cleanbreak |
| Clean
break focuses on how housing and treatment services can work
together more effectively to support treatment outcomes and
reduce the risk of homelessness among drug users engaging in
treatment.
The project
was developed in response to the frustrations of Homeless
Link members who all too often see the efforts of homeless
people going into treatment going to waste when no suitable
accommodation is available.
|
| Clean
Break Toolkit |
| Homelesslink |
2007 |
http://www.toolkits.homeless.org.uk/cleanbreak |
| This
Toolkit has been developed to assist commissioners, service
providers and strategic leads for drug and housing services
create more integrated housing and care pathways for drug users
engaging in treatment services |
| STREET
HOMELESSNESS IN LEEDS: A SURVEY BY LEEDS SIMON COMMUNITY |
| Leeds
Simon Community |
October
2006 |
http://www.drugsandhousing.co.uk/shlsimcom.pdf |
|
A research paper
looking at the extent, and nature of street homelessness in
Leeds beyond the headline figures provided by the headcounts.
44pp: 465kb
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| The
impact of enforcement on street users in England |
| JRF |
2007 |
http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/2034-enforcement-street-users.pdf |
|
This study evaluates
the impact on street users of the shift towards enforcement
measures aimed at those involved in begging, street drinking
and other problematic street culture.
78pp:790kb
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| The
Report of the Independent Working Group on Drug Consumption
Rooms |
| JRF |
2006 |
http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/details.asp?pubID=785 |
|
This report
of the Independent Working Group on Drug Consumption Rooms
provides a detailed examination of whether DCRs should be
introduced in the UK. Includes a Main Report, Summary and
detailed annexes on surrounding issues
138pp: 367kb (main report)
|
| The
Stigma of Rural Homelessness in Wales |
| Heather
Blythe/Wallich Clifford Community |
2006 |
http://www.wallichclifford.com/publications_pdf/report_english.pdf |
|
The charity
identified a significant gap in available research exploring
in detail the extent and nature of rough sleeping in these
rural counties and, with funding from the Lloyds TSB Foundation
for England and Wales,was able to embark on a three-month
research project with the following objectives:
1.To collect evidence of need for outreach projects in Ceredigion
and Carmarthenshire (this was extended to Pembrokeshire and
Powys)
2.To provide a service for people living street-based lifestyles
3.To collect information about the needs of the client group
and work with the Local Authorities and service providers
to develop services that meet the identified need
This report
analyses the evidence and information gathered during the
period of research,and looks in detail at the pattern of homelessness
in these rural areas. Individual case studies, gathered through
firsthand information given by over 130 homeless people, highlight
specific issues that surfaced repeatedly.
20pp: 2mb
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| Safe
as Houses- Summary Document |
|
Steve McKeown Shelter
|
2006 |
http://england.shelter.org.uk/home/home-906.cfm |
| Summary
of report by McKeown on models of housing that work with ongoing
users, demonstrating that it is possible to work legally, inclusively
and effectively with ongoing users. The report looks at the
policy context, legal position and considers a number of practical
examples of work in the UK. |
| Home
and Dry: Homelessness and Substance Use in Central London
|
|
Fountain, J + Howes,
S Crisis
|
2002
|
http://www.crisis.org.uk/pdf/HomeandDry.pdf |
|
Homelessness
and substance use represent two of today’s most pressing
social concerns. Both are strongly associated with social
exclusion and often coalesce with a wide range of other social
and individual problems into an impenetrable tangle.
If interventions
and policy-making are not informed by a better understanding
of the relationship between homelessness and substance use,
they are likely to be at best ineffective – and at worst
counter-productive.
This research
project was initiated to provide that evidence base. A key
aspect of the study has been to ensure that an improved understanding
of the relationship between homelessness and substance use
will have practical relevance for improving and developing
service provision. The conclusions
therefore focus on how services can be developed to better
meet the needs of homeless people who are also drug or alcohol
users.
40pp; 706kb
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| Homelessness
and Drug Use - Managing Incidents |
|
Jill Briton
Drugscope
|
2000
|
http://www.drugscope.org.uk/uploads/goodpractice/
documents/homeless.pdf |
|
This document
provides homelessness agencies with guidance, which allows
them to continue offering support to drug users and manage
drug related incidents. Lack of appropriate drug policies
can lead to the right help not being available
to those in need and/or homelessness agencies working outside
of the law.
22pp: 140kb
|
|
Government
and other Statutory Agencies - UK
|
| Improving
Practice in Housing For Drug Users |
| Green,
G, Nugent M: Home Office |
August
2008 |
http://drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/publication-search/dip/improving-practice-housing/ |
Collection
of 12 PDFs that go to make up this substantial paper. "This
Paper has been written to support the development, planning
and delivery of
housing and housing support services for drug users. It builds
on recent practice findings" |
| Spectrum
of Possibility A Guide for Housing Providers |
| Norcas
Consultancy for Norfolk Drug and Alcohol Partnership |
October
2007 |
http://www.nordat.org.uk/NORlayout/datSection.asp?menu=c&page=c/housing.html |
This
guide has been developed for providers and commissioners of
supported housing services as a framework to use when thinking
through the delivery of housing for people with drug/alcohol
problems. It also provides benchmarks against which providers
working across a broad spectrum can compare themselves. Its
ultimate aim is to support housing providers and commissioners
looking to make their contribution to increasingly successful
outcomes for people with drug/alcohol problems, their families
and the wider community.
40pp: 683kb |
Home
Office Research Study 258:
Youth homelessness and substance use: report to the drugs and
alcohol research unit |
|
Dr Emma Wincup,
Gemma Buckland and Rhianon Bayliss
Home Office Research,
Development and Statistics Directorate
|
2003 |
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs2/hors258.pdf |
This
report is one of five research reports published as part of
the Vulnerable Groups Research Programme. The central focus
of the programme was to investigate patterns of drug use among
groups of vulnerable young people and their access to services.
Each
project focuses on a different group of vulnerable young people,
who tend not to be included in the general population surveys.
The project reported on here concentrates on homeless young
people.
104pp:
287 |
| Tackling
drug use in rented housing |
|
Flemen, K &
Robinson, I
DTLR
|
2002
|
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The primary
purpose of this guide is to help develop strategies to ensure
that communities are not adversely affected by the consequences
of illegal drugs whilst simultaneously ensuring that drug
users are supported
in their treatment and rehabilitation through access to appropriate
housing.In developing strategies to deal with crime and anti-social
behaviour,local housing services should be aware of the need
to address problems associated with illegal drugs.
74pp: 539kb
|
| One
problem among many: drug use among care leavers in transition
to independent living |
|
Jenni Ward, Zoë
Henderson and Geoffrey Pearson
Home Office
Research, Development and Statistics Directorate
|
2003
|
http://www.homelesspages.org.uk/prods/products.asp?prid=1577 |
This
report is one of five research reports published as part of
the Vulnerable Groups Research Programme. The central focus
of the programme was to investigate patterns of drug use among
groups of vulnerable young people and their access to services.
Each project focuses on a different group of vulnerable young
people, who tend not to be included in general population surveys.
The project reported on here concentrates on young people leaving
care including runaways.
92pp:
234kb |
Providing
for the needs of DIP clients:
A
briefing for those involved in the provision of Throughcare
& Aftercare services for drugs & housing need |
|
ODPM
|
2004
|
http://www.drugs.gov.uk/publication-search/dip/housing-briefing?view=Binary |
Appropriate
and sustainable housing is a foundation for successful rehabilitation
of drug users and offenders. Appropriate housing provision and
housing support is crucial to sustaining employment, drug treatment,
family support and finances, and is a major resettlement need
for those leaving prison, treatment and residential rehabilitation.
This briefing is to assist in providing housing support and
accommodation for Drug Interventions Programme (formerly CJIP)
clients.
24pp:136kb
|
| Tackling
Drug Litter: Guidance and Good Practice |
|
DEFRA
|
2005
|
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/localenv/litter/pdf/drugrelatedlitter.pdf |
This
guidance contains a series of recommendations for managing and
reducing drug related litter, together with examples of how
its recommendations have been implemented in practice. Where
local communities face drug litter problems, local agencies
should respond by following this advice wherever possible.
57pp:819kb |
| Assessing
the level of expected drug related need for supported housing
|
|
Sheila Spencer.
for DSD
|
2004
|
http://www.nta.nhs.uk/areas/treatment_planning/docs/needs_assessment_ho_04.pdf |
| Useful
paper on assessing local need: easy to read and accessible |
|
Academic/Journal/Peer
reviewed
|
|
The
Relationship Between Housing and Problematic Drug Use:
A Study of Three Areas in the North of England
|
|
Peter Clare, PhD
|
2005
|
331pp:
670kb: PDF |
|
notes: This
research builds upon two research traditions in housing studies
and drugs misuse. It aims to show connections between the
two that have previously attracted insufficient attention.
It focuses on problematic drug use rather than so-called 'recreational'
use, and outlines connections between certain housing forms
and locations and the use of drugs problematically.
This Thesis
was kindly offered for inclusion in the resource Database
by Mr. Clare; we are grateful for his submission.
331pp: 671KB:
Adobe PDF Format
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International
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| OVERVIEW
OF RESEARCH ON DRUG MISUSE AMONG THE HOMELESS IN IRELAND |
|
Aileen O’Gorman,
Research Officer, National Advisory Committee on Drugs
|
18 th July 2002
|
http://www.ndc.hrb.ie/attached/1620-1519.pdf |
The
level of drug misuse and drug related risk behaviour among the
homeless population raises a number of issues for service providers
in both the homeless and drug treatment sectors. Both these
phenomenon indicate the need for empirical data on the
extent, nature and context of drug misuse within this population
so that sufficient and appropriate resources can be targeted
to meet the needs identified.
Paper presented at the conference on “Homelessness and
Problem Drug Use” Merchants Quay Ireland
12pp:144kb |
| Reaching
the ‘Hard to Reach’. |
|
Caroline Corr.
|
18 th July, 2002
|
http://www.ndc.hrb.ie/attached/1684-1589.pdf |
The
paper examines the issues and barriers faced by workers in reaching
the ‘hard to reach’. Firstly I will briefly define
‘hard to reach’ populations. Then I will show how
outreach is an effective strategy in reaching these groups.
Finally, I will summarise some of the barriers and problems
faced by those working with ‘hard to reach’ populations.Paper
presented at Conference on ‘Problem Drug Use and Homelessness:
Two Faces of Social Exclusion’, Dublin Castle
13pp:187kb
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| Drug
Use Among the Homeless Population in Ireland |
|
National Advisory
Committee on Drugs
|
2005
|
http://www.nacd.ie/publications/Homelessness%20Report.pdf |
the
NACD commissioned this report, which had as its overall aim
to assess the nature, extent and context of drug use among people
who are homeless in Ireland.
209pp;5MB |
| Wherever
I lay My Hat - A study of out of home drug users |
|
Gemma Cox, Marie
Lawless
Merchants Quay Project
|
1999
|
|
The
objectives of this research study are as follows;
• To research the national and international information
available on the relationship between homelessness and drug
use; To identify the extent of homelessness among drug users
who present at the Merchant’s Quay Project’s Contact
Centre; To examine the sleeping arrangements of homeless drug
users who present at the Contact Centre and it’s impact
on respondents risk behaviour; To inform local and national
policy makers on the relationship between drug use and homelessness.
83pp
761kb |
| Heroin
– the mental roof over your head: Links between homelessness
and drug use |
|
Tallaght Homeless
Advice Unit/NAACD
Crawley M, Daly M,
|
2004
|
http://www.ndc.hrb.ie/attached/307-0249.pdf |
Heroin – The Mental Roof Over Your Head is a research project
that has examined the issues,policies and practices faced by
heroin users in Tallaght and the links between homelessness
and drug use.The research shows that there are strong links
between homelessness and drug use – but that this is not
reflected in Government policy or agency responses which in
turn
impacts negatively on the experience of homeless drug users.
88pp;
428kb |
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Grey
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Media
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Standards
for Housing Providers who Work with Drug Users
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Speakers:Kevin
Flemen
Where: London, UK
When: 24.5.07
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To view Kevin's
presentation on line click HERE
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| To
download a PDF of Kevin's presentation click HERE
[750kb] |
| notes:
Presentation by Kevin Flemen (KFx) at the "A Matter of
Substance" Shelter/Homelesslink conference exploring the
need for a scope of standards for housing providers who work
with drug users. |
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Reducing
Drug Related Deaths - The Role of Housing Providers (KFx/Shelter
Presentation)
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Speakers:Kevin
Flemen/Steve McKeown
Where: Manchester, UK
When: 15/11/06
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To view Kevin's
presentation on line click HERE
To view Steve's presentation on line click HERE
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To
download a PDF of Kevin's presentation click HERE
[878kb]
To download a PDF of Steve's presentation click HERE
[46kb] |
| notes:
Presentation by Steve McKeown of Shelter and Kevin Flemen (KFx)
on the role of hostels/housing providers in reducing drug-related
deaths. Part of the 2nd Drug Related Deaths Conference |
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Single
Homeless Project - Presentation at 'Safe as Houses' Seminar
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Speakers: Sarah
Hiley, Caroline Lamont
Where: Brighton, UK
When: 10th March 2006
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To view presentation
on line click HERE
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| To
download a PDF of the presentation click HERE
[194kb] |
| notes:
Presentation on the work of the Single Homeless Project's Kings
Cross provision. Presentation was part of the 'Safe as Houses'
seminar. |
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Wallich
Clifford - Presentation at 'Safe as Houses' Seminar
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Speakers: Bruce
Diggins
Where: Exeter, UK
When: 24th February 2006
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To view presentation
on line click HERE
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| To
download a PDF of the presentation click HERE
[442kb] |
| notes:
Presentation on the work of the Cardiff's Wallich Clifford Community..
Presentation was part of the 'Safe as Houses' seminars. |
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In
Partnership Project (MMHA) - Presentation at 'Safe as Houses'
Seminar
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Speakers: Andrew
Barker
Where: Manchester
When: 24th March 2006
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To view presentation
on line click HERE
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| To
download a PDF of the presentation click HERE
[188kb] |
| notes:
Presentation on the work of the In Partnership project, on their
work with housing women with a history of Substance Use. Presentation
was part of the 'Safe as Houses' seminar. |
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St
Mungos - Presentation: Safe as Houses Launch
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Speakers: Gail
Jones, Matt Davies
Where: Birmingham
When: 3rd March 2006
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To view presentation
on line click
HERE
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| To
download a PDF of the presentation click HERE
[175kb] |
| notes:
Presentation on the work of the In Partnership project, on their
work with housing women with a history of Substance Use. Presentation
was part of the 'Safe as Houses' seminar. |
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Sinclair
Project - Leeds Housing Concern- Presentation at 'Safe as
Houses' Seminar
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Speakers: Roy Horsborough
Where: York
When:17th March 2006
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To view presentation
on line click HERE
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| To
download a PDF of the presentation click HERE
[284kb] |
| notes:
Presentation on the work of the In Partnership project, on their
work with housing women with a history of Substance Use. Presentation
was part of the 'Safe as Houses' seminar. |
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Safe
as Houses - Report Launch Presentation (Steve McKeown)
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Speakers: Steve
McKeown
Where: all seminars
When: March 2006
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To download a PDF
of the presentation click HERE
[26kb]
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| notes:
Presentation on the work of the In Partnership project, on their
work with housing women with a history of Substance Use. Presentation
was part of the 'Safe as Houses' seminar. |
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Learning
to Love Section 8 - KFx Presentation at Safe as Houses Launch
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Speakers: Kevin
Flemen
Where: all seminars
When: March 2006
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To view presentation
on line click HERE
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| To
download a PDF of the presentation click HERE
[1.5mb] |
| notes:
Presentation on the work of the In Partnership project, on their
work with housing women with a history of Substance Use. Presentation
was part of the 'Safe as Houses' seminar. |
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