Action Pathway
for a matter being brought to the attention of
Area Safeguarding
What is Safeguarding?
Safeguarding is a term used to denote measures to protect the health, well-being and human rights of individuals, which allow people - especially children, young people and adults who are in danger of harm - to live free from abuse, harm and neglect.
We are both obliged by regulation and as part of our Quaker witness to safeguard those who need it within our Area Meeting
This page will enable you to
- Recognise that abuse takes several forms
- Understand safe practice in safeguarding children and adults as set out in YAM Policy
- Know who your safeguarding leads are in the LM and in the AM
- Locate the resources you need
- Know what noms has to do to recruit volunteers safely to roles within the meeting
Toolkit
How do we work to stop abuse happening?
- We recruit safely, carrying out due diligence when we appoint people to regulate activities
- Ask for references and have conversation/interview with those we wish to appoint and try to discern how aware appointees are about safeguarding.
- We require DBS checks for certain posts
- We review our appointments after 6 months
- We keep a record via the Business Minutes of our actions
- We carry out Risk Assessment and work hard to follow them in our practise
What are the signs and types of abuse in adults?
- Physical Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Abuse
- Psychological Abuse
- Financial or Material Abuse
- Modern Slavery
- Discriminatory Abuse
- Organizational Abuse
- Neglect and acts of Omission
- Self Neglect
What are the signs and types of abuse in children?
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Neglect
- Child Sexual Exploitation
- Extremism
Where do I find the information?
You find it in the Safeguarding Toolkit
You will also find what to do if you detect abuse or have a suspicion that abuse is taking place
Who are my Safeguarding leads?
Nick Folkard, the Safeguarding Trustee, is the Lead Safeguarding Coordinator for YAM
Lois Folkard is the Deputy Safeguarding Coordinator for YAM
ACOMB
Sally Bourton for Children
John Guest for Adults
FRIARGATE
Bronwen Gray for Children
Kate Vernon Rees for Adults
HARROGATE
Sue Clarke for Children
Sarah Whittington for Adults
NEW EARSWICK
Kia Jackson
THIRSK
Geof Sewell
But You Become Aware Abuse is Happening
1
TURN TO SECTION 5 OF OUR POLICY and read the 5Rs of Responding to Abuse
2
Contact your LM Safeguarding Lead and / or YAM Safeguarding Lead
3
Use the Flowchart on Page 59 of the TOOLKIT
Where to Find Contact Details for Raising Concerns
There's a list of contacts in the YAM Policy on page 6 in the Toolkit
Is There Just One Thing I Should Remember?
Don't talk yourself out of taking action
Don't say it can't be happening / it can't be that bad / it's no concern of mine
Do ask for help from the Safeguarding Coordinators or the statutory authorities,
you'll find them listed in the Toolkit
BASICALLY, DON'T IGNORE IT!
You are not alone !
There are many organizations listed in the YAM Policy you can contact for help
You can call this Emergency Hotline 0303 003 1111
You can contact the statutory agencies such as NHS or Social Services or NSPCC safeguarding teams
You can also apply to undertake more training with thirtyoneeight.org and do an accredited course as we expect all children's group volunteers to do
