3.1.9 Outline a policy of a typical helping organisation (one local and one national offering help on an issue of your choice) The issue I am going to focus on is that of domestic abuse. My scenario would be of a young woman experiencing physical and emotional abuse from her partner. The two helping organisations I am focussing on are Women’s Aid as the national organisation and Telford and Wrekin’s Domestic Violence / Women’s Refuge as the local organisation. They both have many policies designed to safeguard and protect. I am primarily looking at the policy of good practice. Women’s Aid aims to “To increase safe choices for women and children experiencing domestic violence where substance misuse is also an issue To raise …show more content…
So the BACP says “Our aims are to be supportive, fair, just and free from discrimination. In line with these objectives, we will challenge discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality and faith; actively promote Equality and Diversity; and ensure that the legislation and policy requirements within the six strands of Equality and Diversity are implemented into all our working practices” It is a working document that should be adhered to and used in the practice of counselling plus support workers also need to uphold and work to the policy. Any variance from the policy needs to be challenged so , again the BACP suggest “Our vision for Equality and Diversity goes beyond establishing processes to achieve change. As part of our interaction with our staff, members, member institutions and suppliers, we will endeavour to be pro-active and monitor progress made towards meeting our objectives to: • Encourage diversity and eliminate unfair treatment and discrimination through a full range of human resource and contracting policies and procedures. This applies not just to areas of internal recruitment, training and development and promotion, but also in monitoring adherence to the equality and diversity legislation and promoting the same to our suppliers and contractors. • Recognise that staff have rights as employees to work in a supportive, safe and harassment-free environment
• (Diversity in the Workplace Policy) and the institution of this policy will aid with issues such as addressing cultural differences, adapting to change,
1.1 Explain the models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility
1.1 Identify the current legislation and codes of practise relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity.
There are many Legislations, Codes of practice (Some of which are listed below) and also my workplace policies which regulate equality diversity and inclusion within my area of responsibility.The equality and diversity act is the most significant piece of legislation to be introduced for a long time. And has recently be modified it states that all people male or female people from different races, disabled people, people of different ages, gay lesbian, straight and bisexual people or transsexual people. People from different religions or different beliefs, pregnant women,
Prevent discrimination: support equality – This sector of the act explains where discrimination is most likely to occur in the workplace and how to stop it happening
As a worker it’s your responsibility to have equality of opportunity that involves ethnicity, age, sexuality, race, gender, religion, and social class. This is an important way how to treat a person through equality not to be discriminated. Throughout your work you should actively promote equality of opportunity as a value and principles. For example: in St.
Two Main points: What is domestic violence and how to help clients create safety nets?
Equal opportunities - These policies are set out to say how employees should be treated in
1. Explain how legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own work role
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6. Briefly explain the benefits of making sure equality and diversity procedures are followed in a business environment. Your answer should include one benefit for the employer, one benefit for the employee and one benefit for the overall organisation.
In this essay I am going to explain how the Equality Act (2010) P4 and assess how the act promotes anti-discriminatory practice M2. I will also be evaluating how successful the Equality Act (2010) is in promoting anti-discriminatory practise.D1
The way we interact with our colleagues and others in society is regulated by law. The Equality Act 2010 brings together all previous acts relating to equality and discrimination. The Act applies to all services provided to the public. The Act protects all individuals and groups from discrimination. Early years settings must be aware of these laws and have a policy in place regarding equality of opportunities and for supporting
Identify the current legislation and code of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity.
The organizations where I work promote equality, diversity and inclusion in both policy and practice. Staffs should regularly be reminded the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in day to day practice. Staff should respect the choice, preference, ethnicity, origin, rights, and wishes of service users. Care staff should be allocated to service user to make sure that