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Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders

Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCOFM035
State Code
ODO27
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2021
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/11/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain current information on vulnerable offenders and reduce their risks.This unit applies to those responsible for the supervision of vulnerable offenders in prisons, secure custodial centres and in the community. Vulnerable offenders include, but are not limited to, those who fall into the following risk categories:suicide and self-harmphysical and cognitive drug and substance usechildren and young peoplefirst timer return offendergender diverseculturally diversepre/postnatal womenThe skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to interaction with offenders and referral processes.Those undertaking this unit work with moderate support at routine tasks involving a number of familiar steps. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain current information
  • 1.1 Check all information available on vulnerable offenders
  • 1.2 Assess the background of the offender for indicators of risks, needs and factors to consider
  • 1.3 Confirm the services and support required to meet sentencing and assessment requirements
  • 1.4 Assist the offender to understand the conditions of the correctional environment and court orders and clarify their expectations of the services to be provided
  • 1.5 Assist the offender to express concerns and issues and respond to these according to level of risk and urgency
  • 1.6 Prepare reports and documentation and refer all concerns to relevant support in a prompt manner
  • 1.7 Comply with all policies, procedures and agreed support of your organisation
2 Reduce the risks to offenders
  • 2.1 Identify areas of concern in behaviour and respond to preserve the safety and welfare of all people involved
  • 2.2 Assess risks in the environment and monitor in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Observe the offender's routine to monitor changes in mood and behaviour and potential risks
  • 2.4 Use effective communication strategies to identify offender behaviour change and any associated risk
  • 2.5 Monitor movements and transfers of the offender
  • 2.6 Seek specialist advice and support where needs and concerns are identified
  • 2.7 Refer the offender to specialist services or programs where available
  • 2.8 Promote and maintain the rights and responsibilities of the offender
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY87 CSCOFM004 Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders Unit of competency