Referrals should be made as soon as possible – as soon as urgent action (threat to life or serious harm) is required. For all others within 24 hours.
Why would you make a safeguarding referral?
If you feel or know that a vulnerable individual, adult, or child is suffering from abuse or neglect, as a member of the public you should report this to the necessary authorities. This could be the police, social services, or possibly the person’s employer.
When should a safeguarding be raised?
If you or someone else reports a problem of abuse to the authorities, this is known as raising a Protection Alert. The alert should be reported to an authority within your organization, such as a designated safeguarding lead (DSL). It can also be reported to local child protection services.
What is a safeguarding referral?
Anyone over the age of 18: a) has care or support needs (whether or not the authorities are meeting any of those needs. b) is experiencing or is risk, abuse or neglect, and c) is unable as a result of those needs. to protect themselves from abuse or neglect or the risk thereof.
What criteria need to be met before you make a safeguarding referral?
Protect adult referrals when this is necessary. Does the patient have the capacity to make the necessary decisions? Can they give informed consent or do they need to act in their best interest? Are there others at risk, children or other vulnerable adults?
Do I always need the victims consent to make a safeguarding referral?
It is best practice to obtain consent from the victim. However, many referrals are made by third parties and victims are not always aware that referrals have been made.
Which of the following is an example of a low level concern?
Examples of low-level concerns include One-on-one involvement with children in secluded areas. Uses inappropriate sexual, intimidating, or offensive language.
What is the 3 point test for safeguarding?
Is the individual aware that there is a problem? Can they identify and communicate this to another trusted person? Can they say no, or take action to stop the situation? Or act to stop the situation. Is another individual pressuring them to do something against their will. Or to act in a way that is detrimental to their well-being.
How do you spot a safeguarding concern?
Monitor a person’s emotional and physical health Monitoring and periodically reviewing these signs may help identify protection issues. Indicators to record include changes in physical health, signs of distress or illness, and significant changes such as weight gain or weight loss.
What are the key stages of the referral process?
Page 3: Six Stages of the Pre-referral Process
- Stage 1: Initial concern about the student’s progress.
- Stage 2: Information Gathering.
- Stage 3: Information sharing and team discussion.
- Stage 4: Discussion of possible strategies.
- Stage 5: Implementation and monitoring of strategies.
- Stage 6: Evaluation and decision-making.
In addition to food, water, and shelter, children need to be entertained. Social workers will look for toys and other items for your children. Don’t panic if the children’s room is a little messy. The social worker is simply ensuring that the children have a livable space in the home.
What are the 6 principles of safeguarding?
What are the six safeguarding principles?
- Empowerment. People are supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and give informed consent.
- Prevention. People are encouraged to take action before harm occurs.
- Proportionality. The least interventionist response appropriate to the risks presented.
- Protection.
- Partnership.
- Accountability.
What are the 3 parts of safeguarding?
What is safeguarding?
- Protecting children from abuse and maltreatment.
- Preventing harm to children’s health and development.
- Ensure that children thrive by providing safe and effective care.
- Act to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children and youth.
What do safeguarding officers do?
The Protection Officer ensures that all necessary steps are taken to protect those they work with and support, and provides an important point of contact between child protection authorities and the organizations to which their regulations apply.
What’s the difference between child protection and safeguarding?
In short, protection is what we do to prevent harm, and child protection is how we respond to harm .
What happens when you contact safeguarding?
The person leading the investigation is identified and always speaks with the adult at risk whenever possible. They can arrange for the adult at risk to be supported by an advocate.
What are the ten types of abuse?
The statutory guidance on care and support identifies ten types of abuse. These are
- Physical abuse.
- Domestic violence or abuse.
- Sexual abuse.
- Psychological or emotional abuse.
- Financial or material abuse.
- Modern slavery.
- Discriminatory abuse.
- Systemic or institutional abuse.
Who should respond to a safeguarding concern?
An individual or agency may respond to adult protection concerns raised about an adult. This includes reporting concerns and seeking assistance in protecting the individual from imminent risk of harm (e.g., contacting the police or emergency services).
An investigation typically takes approximately six months. The process may take even longer depending on the availability of relevant information or if an investigation is pending.
What is the referral process?
Referral process means the process by which the DOC manages the approval, scheduling, tracking, and monitoring of all medical service appointments outside of the DOC.
What are common reasons why Social Services may want to exclude a child from a family? There are many reasons a child may be removed from home and away from family and friends, but common reasons include abuse, neglect, illness, or abandonment.
What is considered unsafe living conditions for a child?
A child’s basic needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter, are not being met, properly supervised, or kept safe. Parents do not guarantee that their children will receive an education. Children do not get the nurturing and stimulation they need. This may be due to neglecting, humiliating, intimidating, or isolating them.
How can you tell if someone is vulnerable?
Other signs of vulnerability include
- Extreme mood.
- Feeling less focused or finding it difficult to make decisions.
- Feeling overwhelmed by things.
- Tears or being emotional.
What is an example of vulnerable?
Vulnerability is defined as being easily hurt or sensitive. An example of vulnerable is an animal that is not protected from prey. An example of vulnerable is someone who is easily hurt by criticism at work.
What is safeguarding and who does it apply to?
Protection means safeguarding the right to live in safety, free from abuse or neglect. Local governments have obligations under the law to people who are experiencing (or at risk of either) abuse or neglect.
What is safeguarding in the NHS?
Protection means safeguarding the health, well-being, and human rights of citizens. It enables them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. It is an integral part of providing quality health care. Protecting children, youth and adults is a collective responsibility.
How do you answer what is safeguarding?
It includes ensuring that students have a safe environment in which they can live and learn and that their rights are respected. Protection is everyone’s responsibility and begins with creating a safe and supportive environment for all children.
What is Level 4 safeguarding?
Course Description. This Safeguarding Adults Level 4 course is designed to build upon the knowledge of lead professionals involved in the protection of adults at risk of harm.
Does a DSL have to be on site at all times?
The DSL or representative must be available during class time to discuss safeguarding concerns at all times during class time. Individual schools need to decide if “available” means the DSL needs to be on school premises or can be contacted by phone or email.
Who is responsible for safeguarding a child?
The primary responsibility for protecting children and youth rests with parents and caregivers.
What are the toxic trio?
Toxic Trio. The term “toxic trio” is used to describe problems of domestic abuse, mental ill-health, and substance misuse identified as common characteristics of families where harm has occurred to children and adults.
What constitutes a safeguarding referral?
Anyone over the age of 18: a) has care or support needs (whether or not the authorities are meeting any of those needs. b) is experiencing or is risk, abuse or neglect, and c) is unable as a result of those needs. to protect themselves from abuse or neglect or the risk thereof.
What level of risk is a priority 4?
Risk Priority Number (RPN)
| Severity of the event | Ranking | Probability of Event (P) |
|---|---|---|
| High | 7 | |
| Moderate | 6 | Moderate: occasional event |
| Low | 5 | |
| Very Low | 4 |
What is a Section 9 assessment?
Section 9-13 provides the legal provisions for assessing adults and caregivers. This includes the duty to assess caregivers when an adult appears to be in need of care and support and when there is a perceived need for support. These are embodied in the draft statutory guidance.
Who needs safeguarding?
Who Might Need Protection?
- Is elderly and frail due to health, physical disability, or cognitive impairment.
- Has a learning disability.
- Has a physical and/or sensory disability.
- Has mental health needs such as dementia or personality disorders.
- Has a long-term illness/condition.
What is the most common abuse?
Neglect is the most common form of child abuse, followed by physical abuse, sexual abuse, and psychological abuse. In 2018, approximately 16% of abused children experienced multiple forms of abuse. Boys and girls experienced similar rates of childhood abuse (48.6% and 51%, respectively).
What are the 6 principles of safeguarding?
What are the six safeguarding principles?
- Empowerment. People are supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and give informed consent.
- Prevention. People are encouraged to take action before harm occurs.
- Proportionality. The least interventionist response appropriate to the risks presented.
- Protection.
- Partnership.
- Accountability.
What are the stages of the safeguarding process?
6. PROCESS
- 6.1 Act to protect adults and address their immediate needs.
- 6.2 Respond to adults making disclosures.
- 6.3 Report to line manager.
- 6.4 Take immediate control measures to identify and address risks.
- 6.5 Support immediate needs.
- 6.6 Speak to an adult.
- 6.7 Recording.
What are the two important statutory documents in safeguarding?
The key documents you need to know are: working together to protect children in 2018; keeping children safe in education in 2022; keeping children safe in education in 2022; keeping children safe in education in 2022; keeping children safe in education in 2022; and keeping children safe in education in 2022.
What are the 4 R’s of child protection?
The 4 R’s of Protecting Children are professional practices on how you can recognize, record, report, and refer in child abuse situations.
What do the 3 C’s stand for in safeguarding?
Understanding Risks to Children Areas of online risk can be categorized into the three C’s of content, contacts, and behavior, which may be commercial, offensive, or sexual in nature, as shown in the following table.