Safeguarding Children & Vunerable Adults

Previously known as child protection

Types of abuse:• Physical injury• Neglect• Emotional abuse• Sexual abuse

Common indicators:• Statement from child• Symptons• Self harm• Pregancy• STDs

What to do if you expect abuse?• Awareness of procedures• It is NOT the instructors responsibility to determine if abuse has taken place, however..• It IS their responsibility to act upon & report any concerns• Inform the person that you MUST report what has been shared.• Report your concerns to the Club/Centre’s Welfare officer.

Record keeping:• Always keep records, making sure they are:• Legible• Dated• Signed• Relevant• Stored safely/kept confidential• Record regardless of whether action is taken.

Things to avoid:• Over use of criticism• Being alone in an isolated locations• Taking children or VA in your own transport• Taking children or VA to your home• Horseplay• Allow inappropriate language to go un-challenged• Make suggestive comments• Carry out personal tasks that can be done themselves• Meet outside of the workplace• Allow allegations to go un-reported.

Conclusion:• Incidents within RTC’s are rare• It is common that instructors are confided in• Be sure before acting• Instructors are not trained to deal with incidents• Seek help from those who are trained.

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Safeguarding Children & Vunerable Adults

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