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May the force be with you
- Author:
- MAIR Robert
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 10(1), January 2010, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Disability hate crime has been high on the agenda, and in response to this the government has launched its Hate Crime Action Plan. The success or failure of this hate crime strategy hinges on how well the police work in partnership with other agencies at a local level. This article looks at a new initiative in Birmingham between the West Midlands Police and the Safer Birmingham Partnership. Together they have launched a hate crime campaign to highlight the issue, and to encourage victims to report any incidents. The campaign runs from November 2009 to March 2010 and comprises posters and a dedicated phone line which links directly with Birmingham’s antisocial behaviour unit, made up of local authority staff and police officers. In addition, the West Midland’s police have already been working with the self-advocacy group Changing Our Lives to improve the standard of policing when it comes to dealing with people with learning disabilities. This has included introducing the Safe Place scheme in the district of Sandwell district, and using learning disabled trainers to work with police officers.
The development of a protocol for the joint investigation of crimes committed against vulnerable adults
- Authors:
- BAILEY A, MCALLISTER A, MCAULEY W J
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 9(2), April 2004, pp.18-22.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Describes the development and implementation of a joint protocol for the investigation of crimes against vulnerable adults. The protocol was piloted in Northern Ireland by the Police Service and Homefirst Community Health and Social Services Trust. Explains the aims of the protocol, examines the training involved in implementing it and explains the operational arrangements with special attention to capacity and consent, joint investigation, liaison points and review methods. Concludes with an examination of potential future developments.
Best evidence
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 10.10.02, 2002, p.40.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on a scheme in Staffordshire where social services and police are working together to improve collecting evidence from people with learning difficulties who are victims of sexual abuse.
Training in joint investigation of alleged crimes against people with learning disabilities in Northern Ireland
- Author:
- PENHALE Bridget
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 4(2), May 2002, pp.21-27.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on the evaluation of a training event conducted by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Homefirst Community Trust. Participants' attitudes were measured prior to and following the training, which was designed to increase awareness of the knowledge and skills necessary for effective joint investigations of alleged crimes against vulnerable adults.