About this Safeguarding Policy
This policy explains how safeguarding is managed on the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line. It outlines how staff and volunteers recognise safeguarding concerns, respond to potential risks, and take action where someone may be in danger or at risk of harm. It also explains when information may need to be shared with other agencies to help protect children or adults at risk.
Summary
Most conversations with our Support Line Workers remain confidential, but in some situations, we may need to share information to help protect someone from serious harm.
This may happen if:
- a child or adult at risk is in danger
- someone is at immediate risk of serious harm
- we have a legal duty to act.
Wherever possible, we will explain this to you and explore the options before sharing information.
We only act on safeguarding concerns if we have enough information to help keep someone safe.
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