Module 6 - COMMUNITIES AT RISK Flashcards
A victim of an assault describes the offence committed upon her. This is an example of?
Direct Evidence
What type of actions should police use when dealing with a person suffering a mental illness?
• Maintain the person’s rights and dignity
• Apply the least restrictive actions possible
• Use effective communication skills
What are the four layers of diversity?
Personality, Internal, External, Organisational
Under the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW) Section 22, can police apprehend a person without a warrant?
True
What is the most correct answer to define homophobic and transphobic violence?
a. Physical and non-physical forms of violence
b. Hate and fear based harassment, abuse or violence
c. Violence against gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender people
d. ALL OF ABOVE <————-
What is the definition of mental illness under the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW) Section 4?
A condition that seriously impairs a person’s mental function
LEPRA 2002 makes provision for the legal obligation towards vulnerable people with in police custody, what section supports this?
Section 112
What is the definition of vulnerability?
• Open to attack or damage: assailable
• Capable of being physically or emotionally wounded
• Defenceless in facing potential risks
The Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW) gives police the power to detain, search and transport the mentally ill in certain circumstances, what section is this?
Section 22
What specific groups in our society would be considered vulnerable?
• Mentally Ill, Transgender, Intellectually disabled
• Young, Old, Homeless
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
The five phases of the PEACE Model are?
• Planning & Preparation
• Engage & Explain
• Account
• Closure
• Evaluation
The definition for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person comes from what Act and Section?
LEPRA Section 3
NSW Police may transport persons to and from mental health facilities and other health facilities, what Act an Section supports this?
Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW) Section 81
Why must police understand vulnerability?
A large volume of police work involves vulnerable people
When taking identification particulars from persons in custody, what Section of LEPRA 2002 supports this power?
Section 133
What services are signatories to the Memorandum of Understand for Mental Health Response?
NSW Health
NSW Ambulance
NSWPF
Alternatives to arrest can include; no action, warning and Fixed Penalty Notice. What other options are available?
Future Service Can
What does the acronym C.A.L.D represent?
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
What is Culture?
Racial, Religious, Ethnics or Social Groups
What is Ethnicity?
Physical, skin, language, behaviour, environmental
What is the difference between Mental Illness and Mental Disorder?
A mental disorder may be temporary, or just a disturbance brought about by a specific incident and may pass. Mental Illness is a diagnosed medical condition
What is Intellectual disability?
• Born or may acquire it through a brain injury before the brain is fully developed. Permanent, characterized by the slowness to learn. The person can lead and develop skills. Medication does not assist.
• Intellectual is NOT a mental illness. This condition is not medically treatable and cannot be proceeded against under the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)
Explain the Mental Health MOU (Memo of understanding)
• MOU is with the NSW Health being the primary care provider for people suffering from Mental illness, the aim is to:
• Reduce the risk of injury to police and mental health patients when dealing with mental health-related incidents.
• Improve Collaboration with other government and non-government agencies in the response to, and management of, mental health crisis incidents
• Reducing the time taken by police in the handover of mental health patients into the health system.
What are some symptoms for Mental Illness?
• Delusions
• Hallucinations
• Serious disorder or thought form
• A severe disturbance of mood
• Sustained or repeated irrational behaviour indicating the presence of any one or more of the symptoms above.
What are the most common types of mental illness that police come across?
• Depression
• Bipolar
• Schizophrenia
• Personality Disorder
• Drug-Induced Psychosis
What are the 3 Mental Health MOU Roles?
Mental Health Service Department of Health
NSW Ambulance
NSW Police Force
Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW), Section 22
• Detention after apprehension of Police
• A section 22 form is a requirement under the MHA 2007 for police to complete when seeking to admit a patient for medical care on the basis of a mental illness or disorder. Included in the form is a handwritten narrative of the circumstances that led you to detain the patient under the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW).
Section 81 – Transport for/to mental health facility
a. Respect persons rights & Dignity
b. Be least restrictive under circumstances
c. Not be dependent upon expediency
d. Appropriate for risk factors
e. Provided as promptly as practicable
What is section 20 under Mental Health Act?
Detention on information of ambulance officer
What does MHIT mean?
Mental Health Intervention Team
Do they have to be in custody, to be deemed a vulnerable person?
Yes
What are some Broad Characteristics?
Age, Gender, Sexuality, Race, Ethnicity, Disability & Mental Illness
What is socially Vulnerable?
to a risk but not included in part 9 of LEPRA, Elderly, Homeless or Domestic Violence
S112 LEPRA – Vulnerable people identify as:
Under age of 18, Aboriginal, Non-English C.A.L.D and Disability
Arrest Requirements for Aboriginal people:
• Aboriginal Legal Services to be contacted when in police custody
• Support person must be offered
• 6 Hours max time from when support person arrives
What is a protected suspect?
Don’t have enough evidence but free to leave. Must inform they are not under arrest.
What is Section 198 LEPRA?
Move on direction to intoxicated persons in public places
What is LGBTIQ+
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/gender diverse, Intersex & Queer
What is a Hate Crime and Hate Crime Incident?
Hate Crime = There is an offence
Hate Crime Incident = No criminal offence
