Child
Protection Policy
Confidentiality
Every
effort will be made to ensure confidentiality is maintained,
where information is handled and disseminated on a need to
know basis only. This includes:
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The
Club/Team Child Protection Officer |
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The
parents of the person who is alleged to have been abused |
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The
person making the allegation |
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Social
services/police |
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BYAFA
and the BAFA Child Protection Officer. |
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The
alleged abuser (and parents if the abuser is a child) |
Information will be stored in a secured place with limited access to designated
people, in line with data protection laws.
Support to deal with aftermath
BYAFA and BAFA will provide information on where to get
support. Consideration will also be made as to what support
may be appropriate to alleged perpetrator
of abuse.
What to do if bullying is suspected
If
a volunteer suspects bullying the previous procedures concerning
reporting the bullying should be followed:
Action
to help the victim and prevent bullying |
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All
signs of bullying should be taken very seriously |
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Children
should be encouraged to speak and share their concerns.
An open environment should be created. Help the victim
to speak out and tell someone in authority. If anyone
talks about or threatens suicide seek professional help. |
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Investigate
all allegations and take action to ensure the victim
is safe. Speak to the victim and bully (ies) separately. |
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Reassure
the victim that you can be trusted, although you cannot
promise not to tell anyone. |
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Keep
records of what is said, what happened, when and by whom |
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Report
any concerns to BYAFA and the BAFA Child Protection Officer
Action towards bullies |
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Talk
with the bully (ies), explain the situation, and try
to get the bully (ies) to understand the consequences
of their behaviour. |
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Inform
the bully's parents |
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Impose
sanctions as necessary |
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Don't
forget to keep a written record of actions taken. |
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