During every PDP, I discuss participants’ closed, on-going,
and future operational plans with them. This allows me to understand how they intend to address any given problem and ask questions to stretch their thinking. Through encouraging participants to draw upon the existing evidence-base, analyse the clarity and conviction of their plan and trust their decisions, they can develop innovative solutions to address problems within the community.”
Chloe: “A specific example which highlights my ability to think innovatively about longstanding community issues is my work involving vulnerable, elderly individuals. I am managing a particular offender who causes significant distress to our elderly residents. Through my conversations with Rachel, and colleagues, I realised there was more we could do in relation to engaging and supporting these residents. In partnership with local businesses, I am in the process of planning a coffee meet, during which myself and colleagues will go door-to-door with coffee and refreshments to meet isolated members of our community and provide crime prevention advice.”