Defensible Decision-Making in High-Risk Casework

High-risk decisions demand clarity, structure and accountability. This session develops defensible, transparent decision-making rooted in proportionality, evidence and reflection. Participants will practise documenting rationale that stands up to audit and challenge.

Learning Objectives

• Apply proportionality, evidence, options appraisal and recording principles.
• Use structured tools to analyse risk and uncertainty.
• Produce clear case notes showing rationale, alternatives and review points.

Impact
Participants will strengthen the defensibility of decisions, evidencing robust reasoning that stands up to internal and external scrutiny.

Who Should Attend
Practitioners, SPOs and MAPPA professionals managing complex or high-risk cases.