Second Edition-Fully revised with a completely new chapter on the Six Diversity Strands (race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age and religion), a key component in police training.
-A one-stop practical resource covering all the major issues associated with policing diversity
-First book in the area of diversity, aimed directly at the police
-Supports the learning of the knowledge required by the National Occupational Standards (NOS) & Integrated Competency Framework (ICF)
-Includes coverage of: the idea of community, the impact of terrorism on diversity, and developments in diversity since the Scarman report.
-Contains a number of practical features to aid understanding, including: case studies, challenges to 'reflect on practice' and exercises..
The Blackstone's Practical Policing Series covers a range of topical subjects of vital importance in today's policing arena. Each practical guide contains clear and detailed explanations of the relevant legislation, accompanied by practical scenarios, illustrative diagrams and useful checklists. Packed with a wealth of information and advice, the Blackstone's Practical Policing Series ensures you have ready access to the tools you need to take on any policing challenge.
This exciting new text is a one-stop, practical resource covering all the major issues associated with policing a diverse society. Whilst taking due account of theoretical perspectives, this text supports and encourages the development of the relevant practical skills required to respond to diversity effectively.
Successful training and development of police officers will take account of the fact that policing is fundamentally about policing diversity. This text is a one-stop, practical resource covering all the major issues associated with policing diversity. Whilst taking due account of the theoretical perspectives on policing diversity, this text supports and encourages the development of the knowledge, understanding and skills and attitudes required to respond to diversity effectively.
Written in a very accessible, interactive style, the text directly supports the knowledge required by the National Occupational Standards (NOS) on diversity and the Integrated Competency Framework (ICF) and is suitable for student police officers working through the IPLDP, those studying for Foundation and other policing degrees, as well as anyone who wants a basic grounding in diversity issues.
Readership:
Student police officers working through the IPLDP and those in Higher Education studying for Foundation Degrees and other Policing Degrees. Also general police officers and others who deliver training in diversity issues.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. The Idea of Community
3. Law Relating to Diversity
4. International Comparisons
5. Responding to Diversity 1
6. Responding to Diversity 2
7. Key Concepts
8. Hard Issues
9. Business and Ethical Case
10. Scarman to Present
