Report Writing for Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) and Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs)

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Course Outline:

The Care Act 2014 introduced a duty for the local authority to set up a Safeguarding Adult Board (SAB) under section 43 and places SABs on a statutory footing for the first time.

One of the functions of the SAB is to arrange for a Safeguarding Adult Review (SAR) to be held in circumstances identified in section 44.

The Domestic Crime and Victims Act 2004 introduced a duty for a specified person or body to establish or participate in a Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) to be held in circumstances identified in section 9.

This 2-day course will develop the core knowledge of the relevant legal framework underpinning the SARs and DHR. Delegates will consider the roles and responsibilities of the relevant agencies involved, while clearly understanding the role of the Individual Management Review (IMR) author.

The course will instil in delegates the core competencies and skills required to write SAR and DHR reports to best practice standards.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the legal framework under which the SAR process operates
  • Describe the legal framework under which the DHR process operates
  • Describe the link between DHRs and SARs
  • Summarise the purpose of any SAR
  • Summarise the purpose of any DHR
  • Explain the roles and responsibilities of all relevant agencies involved in the SAR process
  • Explain the roles and responsibilities of all relevant agencies involved in the DHR process
  • Apply good practice, in line with current guidelines, when writing IMR reports
  • Create a well written IMR report which complies with SAR expectations
  • Create a well written IMR report which complies with DHR expectations
  • Analyse key issues and relevant evidence to develop recommendations and achievable action points
  • Evaluate the weight of any relevant evidence when planning out a report
  • Use key issues and relevant evidence to produce a fact-based report in line with terms of reference
  • Discuss the provisions of the Data Protection Act (2018) and General Data Protection Regulations relevant to the SAR and DHR process
  • Investigate if it is possible to access and alleged perpetrator’s records
  • Evaluate when, and when not, to disclose information to safeguarding partners against the wishes either the victim of the alleged perpetrator.

Course Details:

  • Duration: 2 days
  • CPD: 12 hours
  • In-house course format and fee: Virtual or face-to-face | Call for details

Please call 020 7549 2549 or email info@bondsolon.com to discuss or book an in-house course.

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