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

Records and Information

Information passed to the social services or the police must be as helpful as possible, hence the necessity for making a detailed record at the time of the disclosure/concern. Information should include the following:

• The young persons name, address, date of birth, race, ethnic origin, and any disabilities.
• The nature of the allegation.
• A description of any visible bruising or other injuries.
• Any observations regarding the young persons behavior and emotional state.
• The child's account, if it can be given, of what has happened and how any bruising or other injuries occurred.
• Whether the person writing the report is expressing there own concerns or those of another.