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Child Protection - Signs of Abuse
Responding to an signs/allegations of abuse
| A child shows signs of abuse or an incident is reported to a club member about abuse |
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Remember: be calm, reassure the child. Be honest, do not make promises you can't keep. Keep questions to a minimum. Make notes so you can fill out the Child Protection Incident Report Form (CPIRF).td>
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Remember: it is not your responsibility to decide to investigate if abuse has occurred. |
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Inform the person in charge, unless implicated in the abuse. Fill in CPIRF. Report the incident to the Club Welfare Officer (CWO). |
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| Inform the person in charge and/or the Club Welfare Officer (CWO), unless they are implicated in the abuse |
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CWO to contact Social Services, police or NSPCC if not already informed |
Contact Social Services, the Police or NSPCC (0800 800 500) |
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| Take child to hospital or call an ambulance |
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Does the allegation involve a parent, family member or carer? |
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| Inform doctor of concerns - doctor will take further action |
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YES – Do not inform parents without discussing with Social Services or Police first |
NO – Inform the parents with the agreement of Social Services and the Police |
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| Fill out the CPIRF and pass it on to the CHC CWO. Help authorities investigate |
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No further action required. |
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