D310 Assist in the delivery of externally-validated evidence-based complex programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of reoffending by
offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Elements of competence
D310.1 Assist in the preparation for externally-validated evidence-based complex programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of reoffending by offenders
who pose a significant risk of harm
D310.2 Assist in the implementation of externally-validated evidence-based complex programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of reoffending by
offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
D310.3 Assist in the evaluation of externally-validated evidence-based complex programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of reoffending by offenders
who pose a significant risk of harm
Summary
This unit focuses on assisting other workers to deliver structured and defined complex programmes which have been designed to reduce the likelihood of
reoffending by individuals who pose a significant risk of harm. The programmes will have been developed on the basis of evidence of effective practice and
been externally validated for delivery. Due to the nature of the programme and the risk posed by participants, the worker will be part of a team who take joint
responsibility for planning, implementing and reviewing the delivery of the programme. The worker will have less responsibility and accountability than
other team members although whilst they are delivering the programme they will be acting similarly and consistently in programme delivery. The
programmes may be designed for groups or for individuals. The offenders may be serving sentences in the community or in custody.
Programme participants will be offenders who have been identified through risk assessment as posing a high risk of harm such as those who: cognitively
justify their offending, have a weak or fragile commitment to avoiding reoffending, have deviant sexual interest, have empathy deficits, have difficulty
recognising personally relevant risk factors and those with deficits in interpersonal, self management and problem solving skills. The programmes are
complex as they reflect the nature of the offending behaviour of the offenders and the significant risk that they pose. The focus of the worker’s role is upon
maintaining the integrity of the specified programme, coordinating their work with that of other staff involved in delivery, motivating participants and
achieving evidence of measurable change in their behaviour, skills, attitudes and beliefs.
Who this unit is aimed at
This unit is designed to be applicable to those who work in an assisting role in programmes with offenders who pose a significant risk of harm.
Relationship to other units
The following units are closely related:
D308, D310
Place in SVQ framework
This is an optional unit in the SVQ Community Justice: (Work with offending behaviour) level 3.
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offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Evidence Requirements for this unit
You must provide your assessor with evidence for all the Performance Criteria and all aspects of Range and Knowledge. The evidence may be provided in
the following ways, taking account of any Special Considerations which may be noted below:
Special Considerations
The candidate’s package of evidence from their performance needs to cover all the performance criteria and all of the aspects of range, except those detailed
below. If performance evidence is not available during the assessment period, evidence from knowledge and understanding can be used for these performance
criteria and aspects of the range:
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D310.1, performance criterion 5 and D310.2, performance criterion 12: if such situations do not arise during the assessment period, the worker can
provide evidence through case studies, answering a series of "what if" questions or from work that they have done in the past
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D310.3, range 2: 2 of the 4 problems.
In order to meet the evidence requirements, it is likely that a candidate would need to gather evidence from work in relation to more than one programme or
the delivery of a programme more than once.
The candidate must provide evidence from different sources in order to have their achievement recognised for this unit i.e. evidence must come not only from
the candidate or one other source (such as records) but must also be from other people (such as from others who saw the candidate working, minutes from
meetings which recorded the candidate’s contributions, etc.). Simulations (such as case studies or role play) can be used as one source of performance
evidence for this unit. Evidence from real practice must, however, form the majority of the candidate’s performance evidence.
Assessment Guidance
When planning assessment, candidates should consider how they may best use evidence across a number of units. Evidence from the following units may be
particularly relevant to this unit:
D301 Help individuals address their offending behaviour (D01)
D306 Reinforce positive behavioural goals during relationships with individuals
D308 Deliver externally-validated evidence-based programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of reoffending by offenders who pose a medium to low risk
of harm
F306 Contribute to the development and effectiveness of work teams (E05)(Care CU9)
F403 Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies (E01)
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Assessment Guidance
Candidates may wish to use these sources of evidence (for performance and for knowledge and understanding)
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the products of their work (eg working notes and records of work session, reports produced by the candidate as part of the monitoring and evaluation
process, video or audio recordings of programme activities)
notes and drafts used as stages in the development of products
notes and minutes of meetings
evidence from others who worked with the candidate
records and correspondence
their reflective practice journal
workplace projects
observation by an assessor who is observing the candidate specifically for assessment purposes
verbal or written responses to questions put by an assessor.
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offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Element D310.1 Assist in the preparation for externally-validated evidence-based complex programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of
reoffending by offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Performance criteria
DO
P
Type of evidence ─ state evidence index no(s)
W
RA
Q
Other
Date
1. confirm with other team members who are
involved in delivering the programme
a) the roles and responsibilities of each of the team
members
b) the nature of the offenders who have been
allocated to the programme
c) the risk of harm which the offenders pose
d) the nature of the behaviour which the offenders
exhibit and how this can best be managed
e) the methods and approaches to be used in the
programme
f) the goals and objectives for the programme as a
whole
g) objectives of each programme session
h) who is to do what and by when to prepare for
programme delivery
i) the different activities each will lead
2. undertake agreed tasks in an effective manner by
the agreed date
3. communicate and interact with offenders and
other workers in a manner which
a) is appropriate to them
b) is consistent with the values and goals of the
programme
c) encourages an open exchange of views and
information
d) minimises any constraints to communication
e) is free from discrimination and oppression
f) encourages their motivation
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offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Element D310.1 Assist in the preparation for externally-validated evidence-based complex programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of
reoffending by offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Performance criteria
DO
P
Type of evidence ─ state evidence index no(s)
W
RA
Q
Other
Date
4. seek advice and support promptly when team
discussion and supervision are appropriate
5. report promptly to the lead member of the team
any concerns regarding the programme and
offenders allocated to the programme.
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offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Element D310.1 Assist in the preparation for externally-validated evidence-based complex programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of
reoffending by offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Range
DO
P
Type of evidence ─ state evidence index no(s)
W
RA
Q
Other
Date
1. Risk of harm to
a) the individual offender participating in the
programme
b) other offenders participating in the programme
c) people significant to offenders
d) the worker and other staff involved in
programme delivery
e) the community as a whole.
2. Communicate through
a) speech and language
b) actions, gestures and body language
c) space and position
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offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Element D310.2 Assist in the implementation of externally-validated evidence-based complex programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of
reoffending by offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Type of evidence — state evidence index no(s)
Performance criteria
DO
P
W
RA
Q
Other
1. discuss and review with other team members
immediately before each session
a) the session's aims and specified activities and the
relationship of these to the overall programme
b) each team member’s role and responsibilities in
that session
c) each offender and how they may behave in the
session
d) the risk of harm which each offender poses
e) each offender’s participation and progress and
particular issues which have arisen in the programme
to date
f) how each offender's behaviour and the risk of harm
which they pose can best be managed within the
session
g) and agree any steps which will be taken to improve
programme delivery and integrity in future sessions
2. communicate and interact with other team
members in a manner which
a) is appropriate to them
b) is consistent with their joint responsibilities in the
programme
c) encourages an open exchange of views and
information
d) minimises any constraints to communication
e) is free from discrimination and oppression
f) enables their work to be coordinated effectively
and consistently given their respective roles and
responsibilities
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offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Element D310.2 Assist in the implementation of externally-validated evidence-based complex programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of
reoffending by offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Type of evidence — state evidence index no(s)
Performance criteria
DO
P
W
RA
Q
Other
3. communicate and interact with offenders in a
manner which
a) is appropriate to them
b) is consistent with the values and goals of the
programme
c) encourages an open exchange of views and
information
d) minimises any constraints to communication
e) is free from discrimination and oppression
f) models socially-desirable behaviour and
communication
g) does not collude with anti-social behaviour or procriminal behaviour
h) stimulates each offender to participate fully in the
programme
4. use the specified activities and techniques in ways
which
a) are consistent with the programme manual
b) encourage the active participation of offenders
c) manage the risk of harm posed by each of the
offenders
d) promote anti-discriminatory practice
e) reinforce and reward attendance and participation
5. observe and monitor offenders’ behaviour
throughout programme activities and offer offenders
constructive feedback on their participation and
progress in a manner designed to sustain their
motivation and enhance their learning
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offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Element D310.2 Assist in the implementation of externally-validated evidence-based complex programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of
reoffending by offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Performance criteria
DO
P
Type of evidence — state evidence index no(s)
W
RA
Q
Other
Date
6. maintain a level of discipline and control which
enables offenders to learn from the activities and
which
a) manages the risk of harm
b) prevents triggers to their behaviour occurring
c) is consistent with their sentences
d) maintains appropriate role boundaries
e) is consistent with known effective practice,
statutory requirements, standards and guidelines
f) is consistent with anti-discriminatory practice
7. challenge constructively behaviour and attitudes
that are aggressive, abusive or discriminatory while
taking account of personal safety
8. take actions to maintain calmness and safety with as
little restriction of action as possible and without
denying people’s rights
9. manage physically aggressive behaviour by the
safest possible methods for the individual, the worker
and others and in a manner which is consistent with
legal and agency requirements
10. continuously monitor and review their own behaviour,
communication and interaction to ensure they are
consistently modelling good practice
11. report promptly to the team leader any concerns
regarding the programme
12. seek advice and support promptly when team
discussion and supervision are appropriate.
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offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Element D310.2 Assist in the implementation of externally-validated evidence-based complex programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of
reoffending by offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Range
1.
a)
b)
c)
2.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
3.
a)
b)
c)
d)
DO
P
Type of evidence ─ state evidence index no(s)
W
RA
Q
Other
Date
Communicate through
speech and language
actions, gestures and body language
space and position.
Risk of harm to
the individual offender participating in the
programme
other offenders participating in the programme
people significant to offenders
the worker and other staff involved in
programme delivery
the community as a whole.
Actions taken to maintain calmness and safety
divert individuals to other activities
reasoning and suggestions for other activities
preventive action to stop the individual when
there is direct risk
help sought from other workers.
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offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Element D310.3 Assist in the evaluation of externally-validated evidence-based complex programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of
reoffending by offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Performance criteria
DO
P
Type of evidence ─ state evidence index no(s)
W
RA
Q
Other
Date
1. offer constructive feedback to other team
members on their performance and encourage other
team members to give constructive feedback on the
worker’s performance
2. encourage offenders to provide constructive and
realistic feedback on the programme and the extent to
which it has assisted them to change their offending
behaviour, skills, attitudes and beliefs
3. evaluate their own, and the team’s, effectiveness
in delivering programme sessions and use this to
inform the future delivery of the programme
4. make complete and accurate records which
a) are consistent with the programme manual
b) state the part they played in programme delivery
and their roles and responsibilities
c) state how offenders behaved during the
programmes
d) identify issues of risk of harm which arose during
the programmes and how these were managed
e) identify the outcomes of individual sessions
f) identify any problems and how they were
addressed.
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offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Element D310.3 Assist in the evaluation of externally-validated evidence-based complex programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of
reoffending by offenders who pose a significant risk of harm
Range
DO
P
Type of evidence ─ state evidence index no(s)
W
RA
Q
Other
Date
1. Risk of harm to
a) the individual offender participating in the
programme
b) other offenders participating in the programme
c) people significant to offenders
d) the worker and other staff involved in
programme delivery
e) the community as a whole.
2. Problems with
a) offenders’ behaviour and level of participation
b) the suitability of the programme for the
offenders
c) availability of resources
d) the structure and content of the programme.
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Knowledge specification for the whole of this unit
You must show your assessor that you know and understand the following:
Working with offending behaviour
State evidence
index no(s)
1. the impact of crime on victims, survivors and witnesses and their need for protection, respect, recognition, information and
confidentiality; why it is important to recognise the impact on all those affected by crime, whether they are direct victims or indirect
victims (eg family, friends or other associates)
2. the ways in which the physical, social, psychological and emotional development and functioning of individuals affects their behaviour
and its associated patterns, and the reasons why individuals may develop specific problems; the factors which affect the behaviour of
individuals who pose a high risk of harm (eg those who cognitively justify their offending, have a weak or fragile commitment to
avoiding reoffending, have deviant sexual interest, have empathy deficits, have difficulty recognising personally relevant risk factors and
those with deficits in interpersonal, self management and problem solving skills); the skills which make it easier for individuals to avoid
criminal behaviour and engage successfully in legitimate behaviour ie literacy, numeracy, vocational training and employment skills,
self-management skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving and other cognitive skills
3. factors which may influence individuals’ motivation and ability to change their behaviour, skills, attitude and beliefs
4. the models which underpin evidence-based programmes to address to address the offending behaviour of individuals who pose a high
risk of harm and the purposes of having externally validated programmes; the research evidence on which programmes to tackle the
offending behaviour of individuals who pose a high of harm are based and the specific evidence and methods related to the programmes
for which the worker is responsible
5. the basis of therapeutic change and how this links to the research and evidence base which is used in the programme; the relationship
between the amount, intensity, sequencing and spacing of interventions, the seriousness and persistence of offending and the range and
seriousness of factors which affect offending
6. effective methods of working with offenders who pose a medium to low risk of harm in one-to-one and in group settings, in promoting
their interest and maintaining control; the different approaches and processes involved in group work and in one-to-one work with
offenders to reduce reoffending, including group dynamics, handling issues in groups and methods of encouraging the active
involvement of participants in 1-1 programmes and of all members of a group, not just those who are most keen to contribute
7. methods of evaluating the effectiveness of programmes and the activities contained within them, the ways in which the worker can
contribute to this; methods of evaluation relevant to programmes designed to enable individuals to change their offending behaviour
8. methods of working effectively with other team members and examples of how they have done this in their own work.
Working within the community justice sector
9. the specific legislation, guidelines of good practice, charters and service standards which relate to the work being undertaken and the
impact of these on the work.
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Knowledge specification for the whole of this unit
You must show your assessor that you know and understand the following:
Working to improve agency practice
State evidence
index no(s)
10.
11.
the role of the agency and its services and how they relate to other agencies and services in the community justice sector
the agency’s policy and procedures regarding confidentiality of information and the disclosure of information to third parties and the
specific circumstances under which disclosure may be made.
Working to improve individual practice
12.
own role and responsibilities and from whom assistance and advice should be sought if the worker is unsure
13.
any particular factors relating to the agency’s policies and practices which have affected the work undertaken
14.
how they have applied the principles of equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice to their work
15.
methods of evaluating their own competence, determining when further support and expertise are needed and the measures taken to
improve own competence in this area of work.
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Type of evidence — state evidence index no(s)
Knowledge and understanding
DO
P
W
RA
Q
Other
There is sufficient evidence of knowledge and
understanding for this unit
Evidence requirements
DO
P
Type of evidence — state evidence index no(s)
W
RA
Q
Other
Date
Date
The evidence generated by the candidate meets the
evidence requirements for this unit
Assessor/Internal verifier comments
Candidate’s name
Assessor’s name
IV’s name
Candidate’s signature
Assessor’s signature
IV signature
Date
Date
Date
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