Home Office consultation:
mainstreaming the commissioning of local services to address violence against women and girls
Following the publication of the cross-government strategy "Together we can end violence against women and girls" on 25 November 2009, the Home Office has produced draft commissioning guidance to support local commissioners and partnerships. It is intended to help them develop the best approach to commissioning services to prevent violence against women and girls, protect victims and potential victims and provide services to victims and perpetrators in local areas.
To participate in the consultation process visit the Home Office web page:
www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/cons-2009-mainstreaming
Responses should be submitted by 15th March 2010.
Document Review and Control Procedures
SERICC is responsible for developing and implementing policies to manage the organisation. To ensure fair representation of the interests of women & girls that have or are experiencing sexual violence, these policies are developed through a consensus process that SERICC facilitates in an open, consultative environment. SERICC is responsible for documenting and disseminating the policies that result.
This document describes the policies and procedures to be followed by SERICC in meeting its documentation responsibilities.
SERICC Document Review and Control Procedures (PDF 101kB)
Please note: this download is a PDF file, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader or Access Adobe.
Positive Risk Taking Policy
The saying nothing ventured, nothing gained makes the point that unless someone takes a risk and tries new activities, they will never know of the positive benefits that might result. In our society, people are encouraged to travel widely, take part in regular leisure and sporting activities, go to college, develop careers and have families. These are all activities that don't just happen, but mean people have to take risks to achieve their aspirations.
Changes in disability, social care and health policy now mean that disabled adults and older people are being actively encouraged to increase their independence by, for example, travelling independently, and by being fully involved in mainstream society through education, work and leisure.
When implementing this policy in day-to-day practice, South Essex Rape & Incest Crisis Centre recognises that any positive risk-taking approach must be balanced with its responsibilities to implement the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements or policy and practice arising from legal requirements in relation to Safeguarding Children and Adults, care standards and health and safety legislation.
SERICC Positive Risk Taking Policy (PDF 190kB)
Please note: this download is a PDF file, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader or Access Adobe.
