Safeguarding in the work place (1) [Autosaved].pptx

This presentation is all about safeguarding one self in the workplace

1. An Overview of Safeguarding in the Workplace

2. Discussion points What measures did you put in place to ensure that when you get back home you will get your kids safe sound and alive? What Measures did your parents put in place to ensure that when they got back home they find you safe sound and alive?

3. Safeguarding It is about people and organizations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, While at the same time making sure that the adult’s wellbeing is promoted including, where appropriate, having regard to their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action.

4. CATEGORY OF Youth REACHED Healthy and well brought up youth Youth facing Unemployment Very creative youth who are also gifted in many aspects Young parents Abuse Victims Youth with disabilities and medical issues Battling Mental Health Issues and addictions and rejection due to choice of lifestyle, partners, or careers Youth from dysfunctional families A tech savvy and exposed young population …………..

5. Why DO WE need Safeguarding? All adults have the right to choice , wellbeing and independence, which may involve some risks Everyone has the right to live life free from fear , abuse and violence All adults have the right to be protected from harm and exploitation Remember, Not everyone can protect themselves

6. Safeguarding: a personal initiative Safeguarding should be person-led and outcome focused It engages the person in a conversation about how best to respond to a safeguarding situation in a way that enhances involvement, choice and control as well as improving quality of life, wellbeing and safety Professionals should work with the adult to establish what being safe means to them and how that can be best achieved Professionals should not be advocating safety measures that do not take account of individual wellbeing People have complex lives and being safe is only one of the things they want for themselves

7. What is abuse? We have the right to live safely and free from harm - Violation of civil and/or human rights - Single or repeated acts - Neglect or acts of omission (including self-neglect) It can: - occur in any relationship , family, professional, stranger, friend - be as a result of grooming - be opportunistic - be intentional or unintentional - be a crime - happen anywhere

8. Types of adult abuse in the workplace Physical Sexual Psychological Domestic Organizational Modern Slavery Discrimination

9. What to do when abuse is reported Do not stop or press someone who is freely recalling significant events for details or Do not ask leading questions Do not dismiss what you have been told Do not promise to keep secrets ; but do explain that the information will only be passed to those who "need to know", and try to be specific about who these might be – remember the rules of confidentiality Do not be judgm ental e.g. "why didn't you run away?" “why did you put on a short dress?’’ Do not make promises that you cannot keep Do not contact the alleged abuser or anyone who might be in touch with him / her

10. Top Tips Learn the language of safeguarding and the definition! Be PROFESSIONALLY CURIOUS!! Be Person Centred, NOT, process driven Know the different forms of abuse and signs and symptoms and where it can happen? Visualise the Safeguarding Journey and where the person is on that journey Understand the 6 Principles -P.E.P.P.P.A.

11. Six principles of safeguarding

12. SEEKING HELP Seek advice from professionals working with PWDs, LGBTQ+, family matters etc Refer to Mental Health planet for Psychosocial Support Know the partners around you that support different categories of youth Provide awareness sessions with beneficiaries on safeguarding issues Develop Grievance Reporting Mechanism frameworks and processes to address any safeguarding issues

13. Celebrating Safeguarding S afeguarding IS NOT ADULT Abuse M ake Safeguarding a culture not a process I dentify with ADULT Safeguarding Principles L ook for opportunity and listen to understand E mbrace the culture of Safeguarding S tep into the Safeguarding Footprint and be champions

14. Take A Few Minutes To Think Of At Least One Thing You Are Going To Stop Doing & One Thing You Are Going To Start Doing To Safeguard Adults At Risk in your space of engagement REFLECTION

15. RECAP SAFEGUARDING BENEFITS OF SAFEGUARDING CATEGORIES OF YOUTH SAFEGUARDING AS A PERSONAL INTIATIVE DEFINITION OF ABUSE AND TYPES OF ABUSE REPORTING ABUSE TOP TIPS CELEBRATING SAFEGUARDING

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