1. Safeguarding Children & Adults Level 2 Additional Information

2. Safeguarding Additional Information 1 Some safeguarding issues apply to both children or adults. Staff have a duty to seek advice and report any concerns. Remember the Safeguarding Team are available for any help and support Some safeguarding issues apply to both children or adults. Staff have a duty to seek advice and report any concerns. Remember the Safeguarding Team are available for any help and support Honour Based Violence This is a violation of a persons Human Rights. It is a collection of violent and abusive practices, which are used to control behaviour within families or other social groups to protect perceived cultural and religious beliefs and/or honour. Such violence can occur when perpetrators perceive that a relative has shamed the family and / or community by breaking their honour code. The violence can include assault, imprisonment,encouraging or assisting suicide and murder. This abuse affects mainly women. Indicators may include Attempts to separate or divorce Threats to kill or denial of access to children Pressure to go abroad for forced marriage Honour Based Violence This is a violation of a persons Human Rights. It is a collection of violent and abusive practices, which are used to control behaviour within families or other social groups to protect perceived cultural and religious beliefs and/or honour. Such violence can occur when perpetrators perceive that a relative has shamed the family and / or community by breaking their honour code. The violence can include assault, imprisonment,encouraging or assisting suicide and murder. This abuse affects mainly women. Indicators may include Attempts to separate or divorce Threats to kill or denial of access to children Pressure to go abroad for forced marriage If you suspect it report it !

3. Safeguarding Additional Information 2 Forced Marriage This is a marriage in which one or both spouses do not or (in the case of some adults with learning or physical disabilities) cannot consent to the marriage and duress is involved. Duress can include physical, psychological, financial, sexual and emotional pressure. Forced marriage can apply to children young people and adults Warning signs include Anxiety, depression or emotionally withdrawn Absence from school, day centre or other regular activity Fear of forthcoming visits to their country of origin Surveillance by family members especially siblings Forced Marriage This is a marriage in which one or both spouses do not or (in the case of some adults with learning or physical disabilities) cannot consent to the marriage and duress is involved. Duress can include physical, psychological, financial, sexual and emotional pressure. Forced marriage can apply to children young people and adults Warning signs include Anxiety, depression or emotionally withdrawn Absence from school, day centre or other regular activity Fear of forthcoming visits to their country of origin Surveillance by family members especially siblings Female Genital Mutilation Removal of part or all of the female genitalia for cultural or other non – therapeu tic reasons. Warning signs include Knowing that the family belongs to a community in which FGM is practised and are making preparations for the child to take a holiday abroad Child discloses a ‘special procedure’ will take place on holiday Knowledge that mother or siblings has had FGM Female Genital Mutilation Removal of part or all of the female genitalia for cultural or other non – therapeu tic reasons. Warning signs include Knowing that the family belongs to a community in which FGM is practised and are making preparations for the child to take a holiday abroad Child discloses a ‘special procedure’ will take place on holiday Knowledge that mother or siblings has had FGM If you suspect it report it !

4. Safeguarding Additional Information 3 PREVENT Violent Extremism Children, young people and vulnerable adults including those with mental health issues or learning disabilities may be susceptible to exploitation into violent extremism by radicalisers. Violent extremists often groom or use persuasive rationale and charismatic individuals to attract people to become terrorists or support violent extremism. This can apply to service users and staff working in the NHS PREVENT Violent Extremism Children, young people and vulnerable adults including those with mental health issues or learning disabilities may be susceptible to exploitation into violent extremism by radicalisers. Violent extremists often groom or use persuasive rationale and charismatic individuals to attract people to become terrorists or support violent extremism. This can apply to service users and staff working in the NHS Possible Warning signs Service users or staff accessing terrorist-related material online, including through social network sites. Reports of changes in behaviour, friendships or actions and requests for assistance. Patients/staff voicing opinions drawn from terrorist-related ideologies. Use of extremist or hate terms to exclude others or incite violence. Possible Warning signs Service users or staff accessing terrorist-related material online, including through social network sites. Reports of changes in behaviour, friendships or actions and requests for assistance. Patients/staff voicing opinions drawn from terrorist-related ideologies. Use of extremist or hate terms to exclude others or incite violence. If you suspect it report it !

5. Safeguarding Additional Information Are there children in the household? Are there any other vulnerable adults in the home? Is there a history of Domestic Abuse? Is there a history of Mental Health or Substance Misuse that may affect others Are any other SEPT services involved? Are any other services involved? Is the person a risk to others in the household? Has a referral been made to other services if risks are identified? THINK FAMILY These need considering and recording on any Alert /Referral form, and in records as appropriate. Remember your duty to safeguard not only your primary client but anyone at potential risk. At each clinical contact please consider Remember your duty to safeguard not only your primary client but anyone at potential risk. At each clinical contact please consider

6. Preventing abuse All teams must have in place systems that minimise the possibility of abuse. These Include: Effective Training of Staff at the appropriate level Provision of Information to Service Users on Protecting Themselves e.g. Leaflets and Posters etc. Service User Meetings where Safety is Discussed Staff Meetings where Safeguarding is Discussed Effective Risk Assessment and Care Planning

7. Whistleblowing Individual members of staff in the Trust have a legal right and a duty to raise with their Managers or the Trust Board any matters of concern they may have about safety, clinical practice, malpractice or wrong doing which may affect patients, the public, other staff or the organisation itself. Individual members of staff in the Trust have a legal right and a duty to raise with their Managers or the Trust Board any matters of concern they may have about safety, clinical practice, malpractice or wrong doing which may affect patients, the public, other staff or the organisation itself. Your concern may include Unethical Practice, Clinical/Non-Clinical Concerns regarding the professional conduct or performance of a member of staff Criminal activity Negligence Endangering of an individual’s health and safety Bullying or Harassment Damage to the environment Abuse of position/authority Maladministration A miscarriage of justice on matters which may be defined as gross misconduct The Trust encourages and supports you to report concerns Your concern may include Unethical Practice, Clinical/Non-Clinical Concerns regarding the professional conduct or performance of a member of staff Criminal activity Negligence Endangering of an individual’s health and safety Bullying or Harassment Damage to the environment Abuse of position/authority Maladministration A miscarriage of justice on matters which may be defined as gross misconduct The Trust encourages and supports you to report concerns Refer to the whistleblowing policy CPG53 Remember You do not need firm evidence to raise a concern

8. Access to further information You should be aware of how to access additional information via the Safeguarding site on the Trust Intranet. Polices Safeguarding Team Contact Details Referral Forms Information Sharing Guidance Whistle Blowing Policy

9. Finally – Remember…………… Finally – Remember…………… Ignoring abuse is not an option ZERO TOLERANCE OF ABUSE YOU HAVE A DUTY TO REPORT Record facts, details and actions accurately We all have a responsibility to challenge abusive practice (Whistle blowing policies CPG53)

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