Discriminatory Practice Prejudice Stereotyping and labelling Bullying and

Discriminatory Practice Prejudice Stereotyping and labelling Bullying and abuse

Discriminatory Practice l l l Lack of choice Infringement of rights Covert or overt abuse of power

Effects l l l Marginalisation Disempowerment Low self esteem Failure to thrive – restricted opportunities Negative behaviours - aggression

Loss of Rights Overriding individual rights e. g. by the use of power or force, statutory powers. l

Anti-discriminatory Practice l l l National Initiatives Formal Policies Organisational Policies

National Initiatives l l l Conventions Legislation Regulations

Legislation l l l l Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Mental Health Act 1983 Children Act 1989 & 2004 Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Human Rights Act 1998 Care Standards Act 2000 Data Protection Act 1998

Codes of Practice and Charters l l l General Social Care Council Nursing and Midwifery Council General Medical Council Employers Guide to NHS

Formal Policies l l l Organisational Policies e. g. Equal Opportunities Staff Development & Training Complaints Procedures Anti-harassment Affirmative Action

Promoting Anti-discriminatory Practice l l Identify & Challenge Discrimination Promote Individual Rights & Choices Balance Individual Rights with Rights of Others Provide support consistent with individual’s beliefs, culture, values and preferences

Personal Beliefs and Value Systems l l l Culture Belief Past events and experience Socialisation Environmental influences Health & well-being