University Advanced Diploma in Management and Coordination of Family Liaison

This short course will allow you to enhance your skills and knowledge of managing and coordinating family liaisons for serious investigations and major incidents. You'll examine the strategies and risk assessments involved, as well as provide tactical advice to the Senior Investigating Officer. You'll consider other stakeholders in the deployment of family liaison officers and the importance of effective communication and negotiation with them. You'll also explore the practicalities of the role and the importance of monitoring the deployment, plus the consideration of the welfare of both the families and staff. Throughout the module, you'll be introduced to structures designed to support the deployments and explore how to use relevant material in support of the development of the family liaison strategy and risk assessment.

This advanced diploma, worth 40 credits, has been designed to assist forces/organisations who have previously delivered this course in the continuous professional development of those who have been assessed as competent in the role of family liaison coordinator.

• Sunderland, United Kingdom