PPA Learning and Development Newsletter - Issue 38
Angus Council sent this bulletin at 08-01-2024 09:20 AM GMT
Angus Violence Against Women (AVAWP)
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Adult Concerns – Police Scotland’s Response
Tuesday 13 February 2024 1pm – 2pm
Via MS Teams
Police Scotland provide welfare checks where there is a concern that an adult is in need of immediate support and is at risk of harm.
This session will provide an overview of the Police role in providing welfare checks and what the Police response will be to a concern being raised. The procedural and legislative background to providing welfare checks will be explored and there will also be an opportunity for questions.
Flyer and Further Information
Adult Protection and Associated Legislation and Police involvement including Initial Response, Escalations and Safety Planning
Thursday 15 February 2024 1pm – 2.30pm via MS Teams
Police Scotland are involved in Adult Protection and Multi-agency risk management as well as front line response to protect vulnerable adults.
This session will provide an overview of the ASP and associated key points of the legislation, initial response from professionals and Police, safety planning and escalation protocols including Police involvement in ongoing Adult Protection criminal and non- criminal enquiries and LSI.
Flyer and Further Information
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Culture of Kindness
MARAC Awareness Raising Session
Tuesday 19 March 2024 10am – 11.30am via MS Teams
What is a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)?
A MARAC is a meeting where information is shared on the highest risk domestic abuse cases between representatives of local police, health, child protection, housing practitioners, Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs), probation and other specialists from the statutory and voluntary sectors.
This session aims to:
• Give a short overview of what MARAC is and how this operates within Angus
• How MARAC can keep women who you are working with, who are experiencing domestic abuse, safe
• How to make a referral
• How you can support your colleagues and team members who are chairs or agency reps within MARAC
Flyer and Further Information
The Safe & Together Model Perpetrator Pattern Mapping Tool: An Introduction to the Web-based VersionThursday 18 January 2024 10am – 11amAttend this webinar with Anna Mitchell, UK regional manager, as she walks through the tool, provides an overview of its features, and describes how it can be used to create better outcomes for families impacted by domestic violence perpetrator behaviour. |
Alcohol Brief Intervention Skills Development TrainingTuesday 30 January 2024 9am - 1pmWhitehills Hospital, ForfarIf you have the opportunity to talk about alcohol in your role but need some extra support with how to structure this, FREE Alcohol Brief Intervention (ABI) Skills Development training can provide with the solutions. |
Action Against Gender-based Violence Conversation Café
Wednesday 21 February 2024 12pm – 2pm Online
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Come and discuss the United Nations movement that spreads across the globe each year between 25 November and 10 December. Learn and discuss the impacts of GBV on our society and reflect on 16 Days of Action in 2023. Flyer and Further Information |
Protecting People Angus Learning and Development FrameworkThe protecting people team in Angus would like to highlight the current version of the Learning and Development Framework. The framework is updated on a regular basis ensuring that as services evolve, and the needs of staff evolve this is captured within the current framework. There is a wide range of excellent learning and development resources available across Scotland contained within the framework and it is essential that our workforce is aware of and able to access high quality learning to ensure they are appropriately trained in all protecting people topics. This framework has been developed to provide a single source of information which signposts the workforce to the learning that is free and recommended by the PPA Learning and Development Subgroup. This is not an exhaustive list of learning resources, and it will be regularly updated to ensure content remains current and relevant. If you are aware of any learning resources that your feel should be included in the framework, please let us know by contacting protectingpeopleangus@angus.gov.uk. Access the framework here.New resource highlightedModern slavery: First Responders - access the Home Office resource here. |
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Employer Pledge Launch
Thursday 28 March 2024 4pm – 6pm
Strathmore Rugby Club, Forfar
Join us to launch our new Employer Pledge.
Are you an organisation or business looking to become more gender-based violence (GBV) aware? The Employer Pledge is a transformative initiative where employers can commit to creating and implementing policies centred around gender-based violence awareness.
By taking this pledge, employers publicly commit to developing and enforcing policies that promote their awareness and support their employees should they face any type of gender-based violence. We would like organisations and retailers to adopt a culture that prioritises respect, equality, and empathy for anyone who may experience GBV.
The Employer Pledge is more than a symbolic gesture; it's a strategic commitment that aligns with the values of inclusivity, diversity, and social responsibility. By prioritising this commitment, organisations and businesses not only contribute to the eradication of gender-based violence but also elevate their reputation as a safe and respectful place to work in Angus.
This session is open to professionals and members of the public.
Flyer and Further Information
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Voluntary Action Angus (VAA) are launching an exciting new app for Angus which is a one-stop directory resource that identifies local community support services and organisations. The app works in collaboration with our existing Locality Locator directory available through our website.
More details to follow later!!!
Roles and Responsibilities and Interagency Working in the Protection of AdultsThursday 15 February 2024 9.30am – 11.30am, Angus House, Forfar
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To apply for this training event: All Angus Council employees must register using ResourceLink. All others please click here. Places are limited to 20 per course so book early to avoid disappointment. 2024 Flyer and Further Information |
Information Sharing and Communication Within and Across Agencies to Protect Adults
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To apply for this training event: All Angus Council employees must register using ResourceLink. All others please click here. Flyer and Further Information |
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Tayside Adult Support and Protection (ASP) Council Officer Training Programme
The next cohort will start in February 2024.
Participants must be available to attend all sessions for their cohort.
Sessions 9.30am – 1pm.
How do I book?
To note your interest please complete the following form by clicking HERE by no later than 29 January 2024.
Flyer and Further Information
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Tuesday 16 January and Wednesday 17 January 2024
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Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus
Training Programme
April 2023 – March 2024
The training programme (accessed via the link above) details all of the courses which will be on offer throughout the training calendar which runs from April 2023 to April 2024. We are releasing courses for booking around 3 months in advance so courses currently available to book via our website are for August/September. We will shortly be releasing those for October/November/December also. Anything beyond this will be released at a later date.
The courses available to book now can be found here.
We have just released our final block of courses for the current training programme (a new programme will be released in April 2024). The new courses take place in January/February next year and booking is now open!
You can find the list of courses on the the flyer or also detailed below. More in depth detail about each course can be found on our website, where you can also book your space: https://www.sexualhealthtayside.org/professionals/training/
Blood Borne Virus in Tayside
Tuesday 16 January 2024 10am - 1pm
via MS Teams
Brand New Course - Sexual Health: What's Trending in Tayside?
Thursday 18 January 2024 10am - 1pm
Ardler Community Centre, Dundee
Conversations and Condoms
Wednesday 24 January 2024 10am - 1pm
Menziehill Community Centre in Dundee
Assertiveness in Sexual Relationships for People with Additional Support Needs
Friday 26 January 2024 10am - 4pm
Ardler Community Centre in Dundee
Healthy Relationships, Consent & the Law - Supporting Young People to Make Positive Choices
Thursday 8 February 2024 10am - 3pm
Bruce House in Arbroath
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Overdose Awareness & Naloxone Training
Thursday 18 January 2024 2.30pm – 4.30pm
MoHUB, 98 Murray Street, Montrose
Wednesday 21 February 2024 2pm - 4.30pm
Community Spirit, 7A Fisheracre, Arbroath
Find out about local trends, identify risk factors for opioid overdose, respond to an overdose and administer naloxone.
Anyone can do it, and it can save a life!
How to Book:
ResourceLink: Angus Council staff only
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/overdose-awareness-naloxone-training-angus-390979
Email: AngusADP@angus.gov.uk
Telephone: 07786125867 or 07469918428
Flyer and Further Information
Angus Psychostimulant Information Session
Tuesday 23 January 2024 4pm – 6pm, Bruce House, Arbroath
Tuesday 23 April 2024 10am – 12 noon, Bruce House Arbroath
Are you interested in learning more about psychostimulants? Specifically, the effects of cocaine when used in combination with alcohol or other substances. Due to the growing prevalence of psychostimulant use in Angus, everyone in the community must be aware of the potential impact so they can help themselves or others. If you're interested, please check out the poster and book on one of the available dates.
These sessions are open to anyone living or working in the Angus Area, including individuals using substances, family members, volunteers and staff.
Applying the MAT Standards within a Human Rights Approach
Thursday 8 February 2024 10am - 4pm
Via MS Teams or Zoom
In line with their partnership with the MAT Standards Implementation Support Team (MIST) & Scottish Government Drug Policy Division, REACH Advocacy will be delivering awareness workshops on the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards and how they can be implemented as part of a wider human rights-based framework to ultimately reduce drug deaths and related harms within Scotland.
Flyer and Further Information
Alcohol Affects Us All (Enhanced Alcohol Awareness)
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Creating Hope Together: Suicide Prevention Plans in High-Risk SettingsScotland’s Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan: Creating Hope Together was released last year. As part of the Year One Delivery Plan, Public Health Scotland (PHS) has been asked to collaborate with partners in high-risk settings for suicide to build effective and compassionate suicide prevention action plans. This includes partners who provide accommodation and/or services to those who experience, or have experienced, gender-based violence. Please complete the short survey via the link below no later than 17 January 2024. https://forms.office.com/e/86iRBH6dU8 Should you wish to discuss this further or have any questions regarding the survey, please do feel free to contact me. Ruairi O’Brien, Health Improvement Officer, Public Health Scotland, ruairi.obrien@phs.scot |
Report a child protection concernIf you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm contact the police on 999. If you are worried about a child, and think they may be a victim of neglect or abuse, you can report it online. |
Report an adult protection concernIf you, or an adult you know, are at immediate risk of harm contact the police on 999. If you are worried about an adult, and believe they may be at risk of harm you can report it online. |
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