Appropriate Adult

Aim:
To develop knowledge and skills in working as an appropriate adult
Objectives:

• The legal context in which the appropriate adult can be used
• Confidentiality of the interview
• Lack of privilege over information provided by interviewee to appropriate adult
• Do's and don'ts of appropriate adults
• Recognition of terms used within interview situation
• Description of court procedures
• Appropriate adults and conflicts of interest
• Police procedures relating to juveniles and mentally disordered people, including arrest and custody
• Police interview procedures including the taking of voluntary statements
• Access to legal representation
• Identification parades
• Intimate searches
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Dealing with Challenging behaviour
• Good Practice in dealing with people with Mental Illness
• Report writing and observation techniques
• Role of Solicitor vs Role of Appropriate Adult
• Data Protection
• Equal Opportunities
• Body Language
• Health & Safety
• Youth Justice System
• Reprimands & Final Warnings

Training Method
Tutor input, Question and answer session, Group work Case Studies, Practice of skills
Course Materials
All participants will receive a course booklet containing all the key ideas and support material covered on the course.
Course length

1 or 2 Days, 10am - 230pm.

Suitability

This course is suitable for Residential Care Staff, Care Support Staff, Foster Carers, Social Workers, Teachers and Learning Support Assistance.