East and Midlothian launch integrated approach to protection

Over the course of last week, The East and Midlothian Public Protection Committee (EMPPC) formally launched its integrated approach to public protection.

The Public Protection Team supports operational staff across partner agencies, by providing a level of expert advice and promoting consistency of practice.

The Team includes Adult Support and Protection, Child Protection and Violence Against Women and Girls staff and maintains strong links with partners in Offender Management and Midlothian and East Lothian Drug and Alcohol Partnership (MELDAP).

With a number of staff from the Police Public Protection Unit due to join this month, they are moving towards an operational “hub” with a staff presence from social work, police and health.

The aim is to take forward the vision of an integrated approach to all aspects of Public Protection “across the lifespan” and will promote the understanding of the impact of trauma at all ages and stages of life.

The EMPPC was established in July 2014 and replaced the Adult Protection Committee, Child Protection Committee, Offender Management Committee and Violence Against Women Partnership and ensures robust links with the Midlothian and East Lothian Drug and Alcohol Partnership (MELDAP).

Download the latest newsletter from the Public Protection Team, here: http://withscotland.org/download/east-and-midlothian-public-protection-newsletter