Tag: Vulnerable people

Appendix 1 – Actions

Actions you can take when managing vulnerability-related risks

References

A list of all the sources of information in this guidance

Clues

Recognising signs that someone is vulnerable and understanding why individuals may hide it

Curiosity

Using professional curiosity alongside other skills and tools makes it easier to identify vulnerabilities

Communication

The role of communication in developing relationships and encouraging disclosure

Professional development

Developing the right skills and knowledge to respond effectively to vulnerable individuals

Introduction to vulnerability-related risk

What and who these evidence-based guidelines are for

Victims' Code for policing

The new Victims' Code came into force in April 2021. This page outlines victims' rights under the Code and the main changes for officers and staff.

30 March 2021

The guidelines provide a framework to ensure vulnerable people receive appropriate help during interactions with the police

Identifying vulnerability – new guidelines to support police

Policing will do everything it can so that women and girls feel safe on their own streets

Views

Sarah Everard murder sentencing – statement from Chief Constable Andy Marsh

Intervention programmes will improve safety for victims

30 September 2021

Brief

Police receive funding to tackle domestic abuse

23 September 2021

Final inspection report finds cross-system approach needed

More action needed to stop violence against women and girls

Find out about and discuss the evaluations of eight initiatives to tackle vulnerability and serious violence

17 September 2021

Event

Vulnerability and violent crime – join our online seminars

Practice note: 'Through this continued engagement, trust and confidence has grown, providing opportunities to intervene much earlier'

6 July 2021

Going equipped

How CSE specials help keep children safe

12 May 2021

The Victims’ Commissioner tells us what the new Victims' Code means for police staff and officers

Putting victims at the heart of policing

1 April 2021

Hear from DCC Emma Barnett about the core role everyone in policing plays to support victims through the criminal justice process

How the new Victims' Code helps ensure confidence in policing

Horrifying death of Sarah Everard brings into sharp focus the abuse faced by women – and the public are rightly asking police about what we do to protect them

30 March 2021

Views

Policing for the protection of women

Training, guidance and research for police forces in England and Wales

21 March 2021

Listicle

Violence against women: Resources for policing

'ANI' codeword allows people to secretly signal for help

21 March 2021

Brief

Codeword scheme launched to help domestic abuse victims

11 February 2021

Police forces must prioritise incidents and ensure steps are taken to manage risks to vulnerable people and communities

New national hate crime guidance published