Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Tutorial
Workshop

Module Offerings

5500PSHBC-SEP-PAR

Aims

To develop students understanding of the concept of equality and diversity. To provide an opportunity for students to critically explore factors which have come to inform policing environment and practices and to reflexively acknowledge how personal behaviours can support the promotion of the principles of equality and diversity within the workplace and the wider community. To enable students to appreciate the requirements of studying at HE level within the context of the Policing programme; to provide a platform for developing qualitative research skills and to understand the structure, the principles and practice of independent learning acquiring such skills in a supportive environment.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate and interpret key historical, theoretical, philosophical, political, legislative, organisational, policy and practice frameworks which underpin issues of equality and diversity in policing.
2.
Explain why the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity is of vital importance in order to work effectively in the justice sector and how personal values and behaviours can impact on equality and diversity in relation to both individuals (including victims, witnesses, offenders) and communities.
3.
Analyse the opportunities and challenges faced by the Police service and multiple agency partners in delivering an effective service while considering equality and diversity issues.
4.
Identify, reflect upon and apply the following aspects of personal development: strengths and weaknesses, motivations and values, ability to work with others.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:You will be introduced to a topic such as: Introduction to Diversity -What is Diversity -the history and importance of diversity to British policing. - the concept of 'unconscious bias's and its relevance to policing -An overview of the current social, legislative, policy and organisational climate. Police Organisational Diversity -Lessons learnt from history. -BME Police Officers & Staff -Female Police Officers & Staff -LGBT Police Officers & Staff -Voices Overlooked: Ageism and the experiences of deaf and disable members of police organisations. -Policing BME communities. -Policing LGBT communities. -Policing religious communities.
Additional Information:The module aims to develop students understanding of the legislative and policy framework which sets out the parameters relating to diversity and the many communities found in society. Student will be able to test their own values and ideas through the analysis of critical incidents and will develop an understanding of good practice in relation to diversity issues. The assessments on the module will enable students to develop a critical understanding of the policy and procedural guidance which relate to specific area of the field. Through the use of work related case studies students will critically explore the opportunities and challenges presented by issues of diversity and the parameters of working with individuals and communities within the criminal justice system. Students will have the opportunity of learning using 'real life' case studies to examine the complexities of this concept. Students' will be introduced to theoretical perspectives, policy developments and cutting edge empirical research. The module will have specific focus on critically appraising the practicalities and challenges of working with diversity in a policing environment.

Assessments

Essay
Reflection