Anti Discriminatory Practice
Future In Mind is committed to the provision of equality of care for young people placed in their care. This is seen as a fundamental right of young people, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, disability, ethnic, cultural, linguistic or religious background. Staff are proactive in ensuring that the individuality of the young person is valued and respected and, where appropriate will ensure that religious observances, dietary considerations, festivals etc are recognised and catered for in the young person’s Individual Placement Plan.
Staff actively demonstrates tolerance, understanding and empathy with every young person in their care and are particularly sensitive to promoting the rights of young people in all areas.
It is recognised that prejudice usually stems from fear and ignorance and every attempt is made to combat any instances within the care environment. This takes the form of educating and familiarising young people with the issues rather than lectures or sanctions. Staff actively challenge any demonstration of racist, sexist, disablist or homophobic language by young people or staff at Future In Mind.
Any discriminatory comments, practical "jokes" etc render staff liable to
disciplinary action and possible dismissal.