vulnerabilty Flashcards
definition of vulnerability
A person is vulnerable if, as a result of their situation or circumstances, they are unable to take care or protect themselves or others from harm or exploitation
role as a police officer with vulnerability
observe and identify signs of vulnerability.
“is anyone at risk per the definition?”
- assess the signs of vulnerability
- deal with the immediate situation
- refer to specialist agencies/departments
- take ownership of actions and consequences
why are victims reluctant to speak
coercion and control;
fear,
perception that it would worsen the situation,
emotional tie to offender
lack of trust in police and other services
no confidence in a positive outcome.
partnerships and key partner agencies (Vulnerability)
Children's services adult services health/gp/hospitals/mental health education housing associations.
partnership working methods
Multi-agency safeguarding hubs (MASH)
Multi-agency risk assessment conference (MARAC)
single agency or joint investigations
strategic meetings/discussions
multi agency public protection arrangements (MAPPA)
Multi agency sexual exploitation meeting (MASE)
person and physical factors of vulnerability
Gender Age health sexuality physical abilities psychological abilities
social factors of vulnerability
Race class religion socio-economic status demographics role in relationships
environmental factors of vulnerability
Deprivation social isolation repeat victimisation language barriers lack of power coercive control housing adverse family circumstances.
how many stages of an initial risk assessment
3
what is the first stage of the risk assessment
Initial risk assessment
what information is there
what is the second stage of the risk assessment?
Risk analysis (what is the information telling us about the risk)
what is the 3rd stage of the risk assessment
risk management
what place can we put in to place to remove or mitigate the risk
what is controlling or coercive behaviour?
a range of acts to isolate the person from support.
to exploit them for their personal gain.
deprive them from independence
stop resistance and means to escape
control their every day behaviour
examples of coercive and controlling behaviour
constant criticism
humiliation
jealous or possessive behaviour
controlling finances.
what is a key factor in domestic homicide
coercive control
it must be recognised by officers
child sexual exploitation
form of child sexual abuse
individual or group takes advantage of theis to coerce, manipulate or deceive a child or young person into sexual activity.
can child sexual exploitation appear consensual
Yes
factors that can lead a child to child sexual exploitation
Previous abuse lack of stability at home loss/bereavement social isolation low on money being in care. no fixed abode etc
what year is the mental health act?
1983
whatc does the mental health act cover?
mental health assessments
treatment
rights of people with mental health disorder
what is S136 of mental health act 1983
taking a person who is suffering from a mental disorder in public to a place of safety for immediate care.
policing and crime act 2017
it is designed to improve outcomes for people in mental health crisis.
brought the changes of
where S136 can be used
place of safety
under 18s
duration of detention (24HR)
what is S135(1) of mental health act 1983
mental health practitioner makes an application.
a police constable can enter the premises accompanied by a mental health practitioner and doctor to remove the person to a place of safety.
what is S135(2) mental health act 1983
A mental health practitioner or police constable makes the application.
police constable can enter the premises to re-detain someone liable to be detained and remove to the relevant hospital.
