BYAFA Welfare Policy

	Foreword
	Statement
	Responsibilities
	Principles
	Recruitment
	Code of Conduct for the Protection of Young People
	Recognising Poor Practice and Abuse
	Use of Photographs and Recording Images of Young People
	Responding to Disclosure, Suspicions and Allegations
	Expert Advice
	Appendix, Policies and Forms

Actions to Avoid

• Panic.
• Dismiss the concern
• Allow their shock or distaste to show.
• Make promises or agree to keep secrets.
• Probe for more information than is offered.
• Speculate or make assumptions.
• Make negative comments about the alleged abuser.
• Approach the alleged abuser.