Lesson 10 VPD

Question 1

Define vulnerability?

Answer 1

A person is vulnerable if, as a result of their situation or circumstance, they are unable to protect themes-elves from harm

There are 2 types

Inherent vulnerability
Situational vulnerability

Question 2

Define adversity?

Answer 2

‘A difficult or unfortunate event or circumstance’

Physical 
Emotional
Financial 
Social
Mental

Question 3

Why do we get involved?

Answer 3

Section 32 police and fire reform (Scotland) act 2012

Policing principles are:-

A) the main purpose of policing is to improve the safety and well being of persons, localities and communities in Scotland and

B) that the police service working in collaboration with others where appropriate should seek to achieve that main purpose by policing in a way which

I) is accessible to and engaged with local communities and
II) promotes measures to prevent crime harm and disorder

Question 4

What 5 agencies do police scotland share information with?

NESSS

Answer 4

NHS Scotland 
Education 
Social work 
Scottish fire and rescue 
Scottish childrens reporter administration 

Also with Third Sector Organisation’s TSOS, usually charities