Comprehensive Impact Assessment (CIA) David Read Policy Specialist Customers and Communities

Why develop the CIA? Cornwall Council using the risk based Equality Impact Assessment model since CIA since January 2014 Realisation that other themes were as relevant as Equality and Diversity when assessing risks and impacts Developed model to include: E&D, Safeguarding, Information Management, Community Safety and Health, Safety & Wellbeing. Consistent approach

Is the CIA relevant to the Voluntary Sector? CIA is a way to quickly identify risks and impacts to your organisation and the relevant groups you are working with Evolution of the Equality Impact Assessment Other themes can be added when required Provides evidence

The CIA structure Introduction to risk management Risk scoring matrix The CIA Assessment Form – evidence based assessment

Using the CIA Best way to understand the CIA is to use it Quick 20 minute exercise to work through a CIA using an example scenario Best practice example available for you to refer to.

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