Jump to search MENU Breadcrumb Home Policing guidance Vulnerability related risks Vulnerability-related risks Download/print Share How to recognise and respond to risks when working with vulnerable people Summary These guidelines focus on supporting officers and staff to: recognise individuals at risk of harm better understand the vulnerabilities of all those they encounter, rather than thinking about risk in relation to individual forms of harm, such as child abuse or domestic violence in isolation interact with vulnerable people in a way that maximises opportunities for disclosure The guidelines consist of: one strategic-level guideline for chief officers three practical guidelines for police responders Vulnerability-related risks guidelines Read the foreword Introduction to vulnerability-related risk Professional development Clues Communication Curiosity Appendix 1 – Actions References Related reports and information Guidelines – Recognising and responding to vulnerability-related risks (pdf) 457.73 KB Scope of guidelines – Recognising and responding to vulnerability-related risks (pdf) 281.34 KB Evidence review part two – Recognising and responding to vulnerability-related risks (pdf) 1.38 MB Rapid evidence assessment – Recognising and responding to vulnerability-related risks (pdf) 2.62 MB Refresh report – Recognising and responding to vulnerability-related risks (pdf) 737.33 KB Summary of practitioner evidence – Recognising and responding to vulnerability-related risks (pdf) 617.84 KB Footer Privacy policy Cookie policy Accessibility statement Diversity statement Copyright statement Content disclaimer Feedback Complaints Copyright © 2021 College of Policing. All content (excluding logos and photographs) is available under the Non-Commercial College Licence except where otherwise stated.