SD2S115 - Public Protection and Safeguarding: The Challenge of Keeping People Safe 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SD2S115 | ||
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| Module Title: | Public Protection and Safeguarding: The Challenge of Keeping People Safe | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Hayley Jenkins | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
This module aims to develop professional knowledge of models and approaches to managing risk within Public Protection and working with multi agencies to facilitate a best practice approach for safely dealing with cases relating to the vulnerable in society.
Content Summary
This Public Protection and safeguarding module covers multiple strands (often referred to as the 13 strands of Vulnerability) and requires multiple agency approaches and partnership working for long term resolution, prevention and protection. Therefore, this module will enable students to examination working relationship (and the barriers) to partnership working (Health, Education, Probation Services as well as the Third Sector, Voluntary Sector and Local Authority Safeguarding Boards) in England and Wales. This will be carried out by examining the following content:
Social Services and Well-Being Act 2014
Definition and importance of safeguarding within the context of criminal justice.
Overview of legal and policy frameworks guiding safeguarding practices.
Care Act 2014
Prevent
Children’s Act 1989/2004
Wales Safeguarding Procedures
Safeguarding Boards
Public Protection and Public Protection Units
Safeguarding in context: to include legislation and the historical and political drivers of current policy.
Recognition and responding to abuse.
Roles and responsibilities.
Holistic assessments and the assessment of risk.
The importance of multi-agency and multi professional communication and working in relation to safeguarding.
Discuss and debate legal and ethical issues.
Exploration of developmental stages to inform age-appropriate safeguarding strategies.
Consideration of the impact of trauma and adverse experiences on young individuals.
Understanding risk factors for children and young people within the criminal justice system.
Development and implementation of effective intervention strategies to mitigate risks.
Exploration of ethical dilemmas and considerations when safeguarding children and young people.
Examination of relevant legislation and its application in safeguarding practices.
Analysis of victim support mechanisms within the criminal justice system.
Consideration of rehabilitation programs tailored for children and young offenders.
Strategies for addressing digital risks and promoting online safety.
Analysis of real-life cases to illustrate effective safeguarding practices.
Identification and dissemination of best practices within criminal justice agencies.
Public Health / Welsh Government Strategy and relevant Policies.
Explain key definitions, legislation and guidance associated with ‘public protection’ policing, including:
Protection from Harassment Act 1997
Sexual Offences Act 2003
Child abuse, including neglect, child sexual abuse/exploitation (CSE)
Adults at risk
Domestic Abuse Risk Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs)
Assess the role and impact of MAPPA and the use of community intelligence in managing offenders.
Role of Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) in managing offenders:
Risk Management
Use of community intelligence to manage offenders.
Managing offenders
Decision-Making
Evaluate the effect of media coverage on public protection policing strategy.
Psychology of an offender’s use of position of authority to commit sexual offences.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 84 |
| Directed Study (Including online independent learning) | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply knowledge and comprehension of Public Protection legislation and its application in multi-agency scenarios.? |
| LO2 | Identify and valuate the role that public protection and safeguarding plays in preventing, reducing and dealing with the vulnerable population in society. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Completion of a child protection referral and a short report? | 0 | 1500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |