Lo4 Flashcards
What non professionals may suspect abuse
Peers
Siblings
Friends
Family
What professionals may suspect abuse
Teachers
Social workers
Other professionals
Why might peer suspect abuse
Individuals may disconnect from friends
People find it easier to disclose to those they trust
Why might family be disclosed to
Individual may feel those they trist
Why might siblings be disclosed to
Individual may look up to them and ask for help
Why might teachers be disclosed to
Individual may feel more comfortable and confident a teacher
What might a social worker detect change in
Determination in emotional and physical state
How might members of the public suspect abuse
Neighbour notice behaviour change
Notice change when around certain person
May become withdrawn
Why is duty to report important
Ensures safety of individuals
Why is reporting appropriately important
If not done correctly it can lead to failing to carry out your responsibilities
Why are reporting procedures important
Include specific detail in actions you are expected to take
How should a statement of safeguarding g concern wrote
Individuals words
Detailed as remembered
Signed and dated
When you deal with disclosures you should support and comfort by
Reassure they have made correct decisions
Don’t give emotional reaction
Show empathy
Active listening
Cannot promise
Cannot tell them what to do
When dealing with a disclosure you don’t judge because… tell them…
People deal like they won’t be believed
Tell them it is not their fault
When dealing with disclosures you must maintain confidentiality by
Not promising individual that you will keep a secret
Only telling people on a need to know basis
Information kept secure
