This training is for lawyers who may come into contact with vulnerable people through their work. In particular, it is aimed at those who hold legal aid contracts and must meet the requirements of the Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) standard in respect of safeguarding.

Everyone has the right to be kept safe from harm, abuse or neglect. We all have obligations to ensure that vulnerable people are protected and that we have appropriate procedures in place to ensure that abuse is identified and reported.

We will help you to understand the following;

What is safeguarding?
The different types of abuse
Example signs of abuse, harm and neglect
What action should be taken if abuse is suspected
The SQM requirements
What a Safeguarding Policy should include

Target Audience

The online course is suitable for staff of all levels, from support staff to senior partners.

Resources

Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training.

Please note a recording of the course will not be made available.

Speaker

Amie Higgins, Consultant, DG Legal

Amie is a Senior Solicitor, qualified under the Law Society’s Immigration & Asylum Accreditation Scheme (IAAS) as an Advanced Caseworker and Supervisor. Amie specialises in all aspects of Immigration, Asylum and Human Rights work, with a specialism in human trafficking/modern slavery cases and working with vulnerable clients.

Amie is an experienced trainer, delivering a range of training on both legal and practice management topics.

Safeguarding for Lawyers Course