A portable family stall is the creation of a hub which include a range of resources. It will have pull up banners promoting the support for families in force. It will have leaflets detailing all of the help available in force including the EAP and Chaplaincy offerings. Books and resources for children are also a useful addition. QR codes can be used for questionnaires to seek out the voice of police families and to link to resources. The stall creates a focus and something around which those important conversations re the family agenda can take place. It can be used at attestation days, celebration days, events and in common use areas such as canteens, foyers etc.
Top tips for implementation
- Speak to your comms and engagement team re a look and feel for your family materials.
- Seek budget approvals for family stands and any resources required.
- Agree a plan re how the stall will be supported in terms of staffing.
- The people supporting the stall need to be confident in having those important conversations.
- Use every opportunity to promote the importance of the family to policing and the support available.