Procedure for when a disclosure is made:
All concerns must be brought to the Responsible Person in Charge of the event or the Regional Safeguarding Representative (RSR) or a member of the National Safeguarding Board (NSB). If you are unable to contact the above, contact the National Coordinator of JYUK.
Steps to follow:
For any disclosure by an adult or child, observations, concerns, complaints, whistleblowing, or allegations:
- Listen to and reassure the child/adult. Record on the Disclosure or Incident form and forward to safeguarding@jesusyouth.co.uk
- Avoid expressing disbelief and do not push for information
- Tell them what you will do next
- Do not promise confidentiality but do explain who the information will be shared with and why
- Information must only be shared on a need to know basis
If there is any immediate risk or danger:
Yes — Immediately contact the Police or Social Services. Notify the Responsible Person in Charge/ the RSR or a member of the NSB on the same day. Record on the Disclosure or Incident form and forward to safeguarding@jesusyouth.co.uk
No — Notify the Responsible Person in Charge/ RSR or a member of the NSB on the same day. Record on the Disclosure or Incident form and forward to safeguarding@jesusyouth.co.uk
Allegations of past abuse must be reported even if the alleged perpetrator is no longer alive or not perceived to be a current risk to children/ vulnerable adults.