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Equality statement |
HMPPS is committed to fairness for all. We treat our staff properly and ensure equality of opportunity. We deliver our services fairly and respond to individual needs. We insist on respectful and decent behaviour from staff, offenders and others with whom we work. We recognise that discrimination, harassment and bullying can nevertheless occur and we take prompt and appropriate action whenever we discover them. |
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What PSI sets out the framework for equality in prison? |
PSI 32-2011 |
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What PSI sets out the framework for management of equality issues for EMPLOYEES in prison? |
PSI 33-2011 |
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Name 3 Acts that the Equality Act 2010 replaced |
Equal pay act 1970 Sex discrimination act 1975 Race relations act 1976 Disability discrimination act 1995 Employment equality regulations for religion, age & sexual orientation |
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What additional duties does the equalities act place on HMPPS? |
Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation Provide equal opportunities Foster good relations |
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What is the definition of direct discrimination? |
Where someone treats another person less favourably than others because of a protected characteristic |
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What is the definition of indirect discrimination? |
Where a rule or policy is applied to everybody but would put people with a relevant protected characteristic at a particular disadvantage |
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What is harassment? |
Unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic (or unwanted conduct if a sexual nature) |
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Define victimisation |
Where someone is subjected to a detriment because that person does a protected act, or it is believed that that person has done, or may do, a protected act. |
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What is a protected act? |
Bringing proceedings under the equality act, giving evidence or information in connection with proceedings |
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Meaning of stereotype |
Labels, assumptions, general attitudes based on bias |
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Prejudice? |
Refers to “pre-judgment “ Making a judgment before receiving all the facts |
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What should staff do if witnessing an incident amongst/by a prisoner(s) |
challenge directly/ immediately if appropriate and confident to do so. complete DIRF Incident report Intelligence report Disciplinary report NOMIS
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If equality issue involves misconduct by staff? |
Report to manager Report using “wrongdoing “ process PSI 21-2013 |
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Name the 9 protected characteristics |
Disability Race Gender reassignment Religion or belief Age Marriage and civil partnership Pregnancy and maternity Sex Sexual orientation |
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What are the 4 legal requirements of equality in the prison service? |
High standards of professional and personal conduct Comply with legal responsibilities Refraining from discrimination Actively promoting equality |
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What ages are classed as older prisoners? |
50-59 60+ |
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Name 3 concerns older prisoners may have whilst in custody |
Social exclusion Same need for meaningful activities Chronic illness or disability Vulnerability due to poor coping of physical and mental stresses Harder to resettle, possibly institutionalised Don’t benefit from education/employment skills in same way as younger prisoners Less problematic to staff, less demanding which can lead to being forgotten/neglected |
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What is hate crime? |
An offence motivated by hostility based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or perceived transgender |
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Define “learning disability “ |
W.H.O: a state of arrested or incomplete development of mind |
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State 3 learning difficulties common in the prison environment |
Dyslexia Autism ADHD Asperger’s syndrome |
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Name 3 signs/symptoms of a possible learning disability |
Poor coping ability Generally more vulnerable Poor social skills Sensory sensitivities in autism (light/noise) |
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Where can you find advice and support for prisoners with a learning disability |
Mental health in-reach teams Disability liaison officer Education Information advice and guidance workers |
