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vulnerabilty Flashcards

1
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definition of vulnerability

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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

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role as a police officer with vulnerability

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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
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why are victims reluctant to speak

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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.

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partnerships and key partner agencies (Vulnerability)

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Children's services 
adult services 
health/gp/hospitals/mental health
education
housing associations.
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partnership working methods

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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)

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person and physical factors of vulnerability

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Gender 
Age 
health 
sexuality 
physical abilities 
psychological abilities
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social factors of vulnerability

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Race 
class
religion 
socio-economic status 
demographics 
role in relationships
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environmental factors of vulnerability

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Deprivation
social isolation 
repeat victimisation 
language barriers 
lack of power 
coercive control
housing 
adverse family circumstances.
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how many stages of an initial risk assessment

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3

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what is the first stage of the risk assessment

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Initial risk assessment

what information is there

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what is the second stage of the risk assessment?

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Risk analysis (what is the information telling us about the risk)

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what is the 3rd stage of the risk assessment

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risk management

what place can we put in to place to remove or mitigate the risk

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13
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what is controlling or coercive behaviour?

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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

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examples of coercive and controlling behaviour

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constant criticism
humiliation
jealous or possessive behaviour
controlling finances.

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15
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what is a key factor in domestic homicide

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coercive control

it must be recognised by officers

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child sexual exploitation

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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.

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17
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can child sexual exploitation appear consensual

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Yes

18
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factors that can lead a child to child sexual exploitation

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Previous abuse
lack of stability at home 
loss/bereavement
social isolation
low on money 
being in care. 
no fixed abode 
etc
19
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what year is the mental health act?

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1983

20
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whatc does the mental health act cover?

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mental health assessments
treatment
rights of people with mental health disorder

21
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what is S136 of mental health act 1983

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taking a person who is suffering from a mental disorder in public to a place of safety for immediate care.

22
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policing and crime act 2017

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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)

23
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what is S135(1) of mental health act 1983

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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.

24
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what is S135(2) mental health act 1983

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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.

25
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what year was the mental capacity act

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2005

26
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what is the purpose of the mental capacity act?

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to protect and empower people who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their care and treatment.

  • covers everyday things to serious life changing decisions.
  • allows health professionals to assess the mental capacity of individual.
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what year is the Care Act

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2014

28
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what is the overview of The Care Act

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looks at a range of issues and protections for adults at risk.

sets out responsibilities for agencies

safeguards adults

police working with other professionals.

29
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how many principles of safeguarding are there?

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6

30
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what are the principles of safeguarding?

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  1. empowerment
  2. protection
  3. prevention
  4. proportionality
  5. partnerships
  6. accountability
31
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what does The Children’s Act 1989 & 2004 achieve?

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Provides a framework for the care and protection of children.

  • agencies have a duty to safeguard upto age of 18
  • duty to investigate when reasonable cause to suspect a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm.
32
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Voice of the child.

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the interests of the child and young people are paramount.

officers need to listen to what the child does and look how they act.

33
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section 46 The Children Act 1989

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police officer suspects a child would otherwise be likely to suffer significant harm he may

  • remove the child to suitable accomodation and keep him there.
  • prevent a child’s removal from hospital or other place where accomodated
34
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what is controlling and coercive behaviour (section 76 - serious crime act 2015)

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continuously engaging in behaviour with another person that is controlling and coercive.

  • at the time of the behaviour both people are personally connected
  • the person knows or ought to know that the behaviour would have a serious effect on the other.
35
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is controlling and coercive behaviour summary or indictable offence?

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Indictable

36
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what is a barrier to reporting Domestic abuse?

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  • Embarrasment or shame of being a victim
  • fear of retaliation
  • Desire to maintain a normal family life
  • fear that they wouldnt be believed
  • lack of confidence in authorities
37
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why do domestic abuse victims stay?

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•Financial security 
• companionship
• a home 
•Stability for children
etc
38
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what are the effects of domestic abuse on children.

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Anxiety or depression

Physical symptoms e.g. stomach pain

Problems at school, including truanting

Decreased sense of self-worth

Older children may start to use alcohol or drugs

Start to self-harm

Children witnessing DA are being emotionally abused & are therefore at risk of ‘significant harm’.

39
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Child cruelty (S1 children and young persons act 1933)

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person aged 16+ who has responsibility for -14 or -16 who wilfully either:

Assaults/ill treats/neglects/abandons or Exposes the child in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to the child’s health.

40
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what are some aggravating factors of domestic abuse

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Alcohol or drugs misuse 
Mental illness
age 
disability 
LGBTQ+
41
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Clares law

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make an application to see partners previous domestic abuse.

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