Unit Title

BH201

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Implement strategies to raise awareness and understanding of domestic and/or sexual abuse/violence

Summary

This standard is about implementing an agreed strategy towards raising awareness regarding domestic and/or sexual abuse/violence. It includes implementing and monitoring the impact of the agreed plans against the objectives identified for the strategy.
It is recognised that abuse can occur without physical violence, yet can be equally damaging to those affected. Throughout this standard, where the term ‘abuse’ is used it is taken to include instances also involving physical violence.

There is one element:

1 / Implement strategies to raise awareness and understanding of domestic and/or sexual abuse/violence

This standard was developed by Skills for Justice.

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National Occupational Standards addressing DSA / Final Version Approved June 2009

Element

1

/ Implement strategies to raise awareness and understanding of domestic and/or sexual abuse/violence

Performance Criteria

To meet the standard, you

1 / confirm the strategic objectives in raising awareness and understanding of domestic and/or sexual abuse, and the plan agreed towards realising these objectives
2 / ensure that all of those involved in implementing the plan are clear regarding their role and responsibilities
3 / inform partner organisations, where relevant, of your proposals and their anticipated impact
4 / monitor implementation against the agreed plan, identifying promptly any variances, and report and address these correctly
5 / monitor implementation to check that all legal, organisational and ethical guidelines are met, addressing any variances promptly and correctly
6 / adjust the plan, or the resources, where relevant and in a way which is justifiable and in line with your organisation’s strategic objectives
7 / inform promptly those involved of any adjustments to the plan
8 / assess the impact of the plan against the objectives, using agreed methods for monitoring and evaluating the outcomes
9 / provide regular feedback upon progress against the plan to the relevant person(s)
10 / record how the plan has been implemented and its impact in a way which will inform future initiatives
11 / present information clearly, concisely and accurately

Unit

BH201

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Implement strategies to raise awareness and understanding of domestic and/or sexual abuse/violence

Knowledge and Understanding

To meet the standard, you need to know and understand

Legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements

1 / legal and organisational requirements which relate to implementing strategies towards promoting awareness regarding domestic and/or sexual abuse, and their impact for your area of operations
2 / legislation, policies and procedures relating to data protection, health and safety, diversity and their impact for your area of operations
3 / the role of your organisation and its services, and how they relate to those of other organisations and services
4 / the limits of your authority and responsibility, and the actions to take if these are exceeded

Key, general requirements in addressing domestic/sexual abuse/violence

5 / what constitutes domestic and/or sexual abuse/violence, and its prevalence in the community
6 / signs of abuse and the methods used by abusers to gain power and control
7 / the impact upon all of those affected by domestic and/or sexual abuse, including victims/survivors and children
8 / typical types of information and areas of support sought by those affected by domestic and/or sexual abuse, and the sources of information available to them

Requirements particular to raising awareness

9 / relevant national and local initiatives, and their impact for developing strategies designed to raise awareness
10 / barriers to public understanding and awareness regarding domestic and/or sexual abuse
11 / factors which need to be considered when developing an awareness raising strategy and related plans regarding domestic and or sexual abuse
12 / the principal types of risk associated with raising awareness regarding domestic and/or sexual abuse and the actions which can be taken to minimise these
13 / the importance of delivering plans within agreed budgets, and ways of monitoring activities against plans and budgets
14 / the importance of consulting with colleagues and other stakeholders during the development of the strategy and plan, and how to do this effectively
15 / public and ethical issues associated with raising awareness regarding domestic and/or sexual abuse
Skills for Justice / Page 1
National Occupational Standards addressing DSA / Final Version Approved June 2009