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

Managing False or Malicious Allegations

• If, after investigation, the allegation is found to be false or malicious the member will receive an account of the circumstances and/or investigation, and a letter confirming the conclusion of the matter.
• All records pertaining to the circumstances and investigation must be destroyed.
• The member will be advised of the appropriate counselling services available.
• The person who made the allegation, and Parents if the allegation was made by a young person, should be advised if an allegation found to be false or malicious.