Fairness Informed Practice (FIP)

This module aims to increase understanding of fairness and unfairness, the effects of unfairness on individuals, and how to use fairness-informed practices to support women with learning disabilities who have been affected by gender-based violence.

Learning outcomes

By completing this module, you will be able to:

• Apply fairness informed practice in your everyday work.
• Create environments that support sensitive discussions around relationships and disclosures of abuse.
• Listen and hear what women with learning disabilities say, show empathy, be non-judgemental, validate their experiences and ask what they need.
• Build trust and communicate fairly with women with learning disabilities who have been affected by gender-based violence.
• Make reasonable adjustments in line with victim/survivors needs and preferences.