BYAFA Welfare Policy
Disciplinary Procedures
Where there is reasonable cause for the Social Services or Police to suspect that a young person has been abused an investigation will take place. The three types of possible investigation are:
- A criminal investigation by the Police.
- A child protection investigation by the Social Services.
- A disciplinary or misconduct investigation by BYAFA.
The person, or family of the person, who has suffered the alleged abuse, may also instigate civil proceedings.
Whilst an in investigation is being carried out the person about whom there is a suspicion or allegation will be suspended from participating in BYAFA activities.
Irrespective of the findings of the Social Services or Police enquiries, all individual cases will be assessed under the BYAFA disciplinary procedures.
If, following consideration, the allegation is found to be one of poor practice Clubs can deal with it as a misconduct issue. If the Club calls a Disciplinary Hearing, the BYAFA Welfare Officer should be sent a copy of the findings.
If the allegation is about poor practice by the Club Welfare Officer, or if the matter has been handled inadequately and concerns remain, it should be referred to the BYAFA Welfare Officer to decide how to deal with the allegation, and whether or not to initiate disciplinary proceedings.
Responding to Disclosure, Suspicions and Allegations
Actions to Avoid
Records and Information
Responding to Concerns and Allegations within BYAFA
Whistle Blowing
Disciplinary Procedures
Managing False or Malicious Allegations
Allegations of Previous Abuse
Concerns of possible abuse occurring outside of BYAFA.
Sharing Concerns with Parents
Confidentiality
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