What action should you take if you suspect a person has been abused?
If you think a child might be being abused but they haven’t said anything to you, there are things you can do which can help.
- Talk to the child. Most children who’re being abused find it very difficult to talk about.
- Keep a diary.
- Talk to their teacher or health visitor.
- Speak to other people.
- Talk to us.
What do I do if I suspect or know of a child safeguarding concern?
Contact your DSL immediately and inform them of the situation using the report you made. The DSL will directly contact any child protection agency, the police or simply provide further advice.
What actions should be taken if there are concerns about abuse?
Responding to concerns raised by members of the public
- make a referral to local authority children’s social care.
- make a referral to the lead practitioner, if the case is open and there is one.
- make a referral to a specialist agency or professional e.g. educational psychology or a speech and language therapist.
How do you respond to suspected abuse and neglect?
Responding to disclosures
- show you care, help them open up: Give your full attention to the child or young person and keep your body language open and encouraging.
- take your time, slow down: Respect pauses and don’t interrupt the child – let them go at their own pace.
Who do you report suspicions of abuse to?
If there is no immediate danger, you should report your concerns about abuse to the local authority in which the person is living, immediately.
What should you do if you suspect abuse or witness a colleague using unsafe practice?
If an unsafe practice is identified, it is important to report it immediately to the responsible person(s). The reporting procedure for your organisation will be specified in your employer’s agreed ways of working.
When do you report a safeguarding issue?
1. Need help reporting a safeguarding concern about someone in your organisation? In an emergency, call the Police. If someone is at immediate risk of harm call 999 and request the Police.
What are the procedures of reporting abuse?
How to make a report
- details – the child’s or young person’s name, age and address.
- indicators of harm – the reason for believing that the injury or behaviour is the result of abuse or neglect.
- reason for reporting – the reason why the call is being made now.
What would you do if you were told about an alleged abuse?
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- stay calm and listen to them.
- offer them support.
- write down what they tell you using their own words.
- keep any evidence safe.
- get in touch with us or the police.
- dial 999 in an emergency.
How do you respond if abuse is disclosed suspected or alleged?
What to say to a child and how to respond
- Listen carefully to what they’re saying.
- Give them the tools to talk.
- Let them know they’ve done the right thing by telling you.
- Tell them it’s not their fault.
- Say you’ll take them seriously.
- Don’t confront the alleged abuser.
- Explain what you’ll do next.
What do you do if you suspect abuse in health and social care?
Please call the 24 hour Safeguarding helpline on 0203 373 0440. During office hours please select option 1. Alternatively, you can use our short online form to report suspected abuse or raise a concern and someone from Adult Social Care will call you back.
How do I report a safeguarding incident?
What are the 3 Do’s when someone discloses abuse to you?
Listen carefully and trust that what is being said is correct. Offer immediate support and reassurance. Record a factual account of the conversation immediately, using the person’s actual words wherever possible. Sign, date and keep the record safe.
What would you do if you had a concern about someone’s Behaviour towards a child or adult in World Vision’s Programmes?
We encourage anyone who has concerns, either about conduct of World Vision employees or of any abuse of children or other vulnerable groups in World Vision’s operations to use our Integrity and Protection (Whistleblower) Hotline (Report online http://worldvision.ethicspoint.com or call collect +1-503-726-3990, or call …
When I suspect abuse or neglect to my patient I must always?
If you feel you are being abused or neglected: do not worry about making a fuss – tell someone you trust as soon as possible. speak to friends or care workers who may have an understanding of the situation and be able to take steps quickly to improve the situation.
What should you do if you think that a concern you have raised has not been followed up safeguarding?
Keep calm and don’t assume your concerns have been ignored unless you are aware of the wrongdoing repeating itself or escalating in seriousness. Seek advice from us if the wrongdoing repeats itself or escalates in seriousness. Seek advice from us if considering escalating your concerns anonymously or confidentially.
What would you do if you were told about alleged abuse?
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