1. Discriminatory Practice
Prejudice
Stereotyping and labelling
Bullying and abuse

2. Discriminatory Practice
Lack of choice
Infringement of rights
Covert or overt abuse of power

3. Effects Marginalisation Disempowerment Low self esteem
Failure to thrive – restricted opportunities
Negative behaviours - aggression

4. Loss of Rights Overriding individual rights
e.g. by the use of power or force, statutory powers.

5. Anti-discriminatory Practice
National Initiatives
Formal Policies
Organisational Policies

6. National Initiatives
Conventions
Legislation
Regulations

7. Legislation Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Mental Health Act 1983
Children Act 1989 & 2004
Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Human Rights Act 1998
Care Standards Act 2000
Data Protection Act 1998

8. Codes of Practice and Charters
General Social Care Council
Nursing and Midwifery Council
General Medical Council
Employers
Guide to NHS

9. Formal Policies Organisational Policies e.g. Equal Opportunities
Staff Development & Training
Complaints Procedures
Anti-harassment
Affirmative Action

10. Promoting Anti-discriminatory Practice
Identify & Challenge Discrimination
Promote Individual Rights & Choices
Balance Individual Rights with Rights of Others
Provide support consistent with individual’s beliefs, culture, values and preferences

11. Personal Beliefs and Value Systems
Culture
Belief
Past events and experience
Socialisation
Environmental influences
Health & well-being