Being an Effective Appropriate Adult

The most comprehensive training course available for appropriate adults, developed by the national standards body.

Course curriculum

1. Module 1 Introduction
2. 1.1.1 What is an AA?
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3. 1.1.2 When is an AA required?
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4. 1.1.3 What is the purpose of an AA?
5. 1.2.1 Why was the AA role developed?
6. 1.2.2 What led to PACE?
7. 1.2.3 Miscarriages of justice
8. Module 1 Quiz
1. Module 2 Introduction
2. 2.1.1 Policing today
3. 2.1.2 After PACE: High profile cases and reports
4. 2.1.3 Young people's experiences
5. 2.1.4 What this means for you as an AA
6. 2.2.1 The legal context for the AA role
7. Module 2 Quiz
1. Module 3 Introduction
2. 3.1.1 The risks to justice
3. 3.2.1 Vulnerability
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4. 3.2.2 The PACE definition of vulnerability
5. 3.2.3 Psychological phenomena
6. 3.2.4 Causes of psychological phenomena
7. 3.2.5 Exploring vulnerability
8. 3.2.6 Consolidating your knowledge
9. 3.3.1 Children
10. 3.3.2 The most vulnerable children in the most vulnerable context
11. Module 3 Quiz
1. Module 4 Introduction
2. 4.1.1 What is police custody?
3. 4.1.2 Roles and relationships
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4. 4.1.3 Key pressures
5. 4.2.1 What is a voluntary interview?
6. 4.2.2 Who's involved in voluntary interviews?
7. 4.2.3 Key pressures in voluntary interviews
8. Module 4 Quiz
1. Module 5 Introduction
2. 5.1.1 Your responsibilities
3. 5.1.2 Your rights
4. 5.2.1 Rights of people in custody
5. 5.2.2 Rights of people attending voluntary interviews
6. 5.2.3 Protected characteristics
7. 5.2.4 Children's rights
8. 5.3.1 Consent
9. 5.3.2 Confidentiality
10. 5.3.3 Safeguarding
11. 5.3.4 Case study: Safeguarding
12. 5.3.5 Contextual safeguarding
13. 5.3.6 Types of harm and abuse
14. 5.3.7 What to look out for as an AA
15. 5.3.8 Safeguarding, consent and confidentiality
16. Module 5 Quiz
1. Module 6 Introduction
2. 6.1.1 Overview of the custody process
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3. 6.2.1 Authorisation of detention
4. 6.2.2 The custody record
5. 6.2.3 Meeting the person you are supporting
6. 6.3.1 Searches and seizure of clothing outside police custody
7. 6.3.2 Searches in custody
8. 6.3.3 Table: Searches
9. 6.4.1 Identity procedures and your role
10. 6.4.2 Table: Identity procedures
11. 6.5.1 Other identity procedures and samples
12. 6.5.2 Table: Other identity procedures and samples
13. 6.6.1 What an interview is (and isn't)
14. 6.6.2 The interview process
15. 6.6.3 Interview rules
16. 6.6.4 Your role in interviews
17. 6.7.1 Legal detention limits
18. 6.7.2 Your role in reviews and extensions
19. 6.8.1 Your role in outcomes
20. 6.8.2 When the police don't have enough evidence
21. 6.8.3 When the police believe they have enough evidence
22. 6.8.4 Table: Outcomes
23. 6.8.5 Outcome types
24. Module 6 Quiz
1. Module 7 Introduction
2. 7.1.1 Putting the person first
3. 7.2.1 Soft skills
4. 7.3.1 What is trauma and trauma-informed practice?
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5. 7.3.2 What does being trauma-informed look like?
6. 7.4.1 Racial disparity
7. 7.4.2 Racism
8. 7.4.3 Taking action as an AA
9. Module 7 Quiz
1. Module 8 Introduction
2. 8.1.1 Ensuring effective participation
3. 8.1.2 Supporting vulnerabilities in practice
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4. 8.2.1 Establishing a relationship
5. 8.2.2 The first private consultation (1) Aims
6. 8.2.3 The first private consultation (2) Introductions
7. 8.2.4 The first private consultation (3) Understanding
8. 8.2.5 How to approach rights, entitlements and welfare
9. 8.2.6 Confession evidence (1) Definition
10. 8.2.7 Confession evidence (2) Risks
11. 8.2.8 Confession evidence (3) Prevention
12. 8.2.9 Confession evidence (4) Response
13. 8.2.10 After the first private consultation
14. 8.3.1 Legal advice (1) Requesting
15. 8.3.2 Legal advice (2) Supporting
16. 8.4.1 Use of force
17. 8.4.2 Navigating use of force as an AA
18. 8.5.1 Identity and samples
19. 8.6.1 Searches and seizures
20. 8.6.2 Navigating seizures and searches as an AA
21. 8.6.3 Explore two scenarios: Seizures and searches
22. 8.7.1 Interviews
23. 8.8.1 Detention limits
24. 8.8.2 Reviews of detention
25. 8.8.3 Case study: Sanjay
26. 8.8.4 Case study questions: Sanjay
27. 8.8.5 Case study: Mental health crisis
28. 8.9.1 Outcomes: Not enough evidence
29. 8.10.1 Outcomes: Sufficient evidence
30. 8.10.2 Diversion
31. 8.10.3 Explore two scenarios: Outcomes
32. 8.10.4 Outcomes: Resolving cases out of court
33. 8.10.5 Outcomes: Sending the case to court
34. 8.10.6 Heading to court
35. Module 8 Quiz
1. Module 9 Introduction
2. 9.1.1 Responsibility for your health and safety
3. 9.1.2 Managing health and safety risks
4. 9.2.1 Boundaries with people you support and the police
5. 9.2.2 Personal and professional boundaries
6. 9.3.1 Reflective practice
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7. Well done!
8. E-course visual guide

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What people say about the course

“I thought it was really easy to use and easy to navigate. I like the way you could see as a percentage how far you were through the course. I learned a lot of stuff and I really liked the interactive bits, like the layout of the custody suite and the video. I think that would be really useful for new AAs and I think there's a really good mix of videos and reading.”

AA Volunteer Coordinator

“I really loved it. I thought it was clearly organised. I thought it was clear. I liked that you could see how big it was and how far you are through it. The quizzes are great. I loved the videos with Grev in - I think I give it that real personal touch to it.”

AA scheme leader

“I thought it was very good and I can see how it's going be a very useful tool. I don't think there's any doubt about that.”

Volunteer AA

“I am really enjoying the course - the information is well presented and the different delivery methods are effective - I love the videos. It is a huge amount of information to take in (not unexpected) and I am imagining I will go back to the beginning and start again once I have finished to try and consolidate/ deepen/ anchor my understanding. Overall - professional, thought provoking, challenging and effective if a little daunting! ”

Recently recruited AA