{"ask-the-expert":{"acc":{"entries":"Select a question to ask the expert."},"entries":{"entry001":{"question":"What are the warning signs of abuse?","answer":["<p>Evidence of abuse is very variable and will depend on the age and other factors of the individual concerned.</p>","<p>We’ve broken this question down into the following forms of abuse, although it’s important to remember that abuse can span multiple forms:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry002'>Emotional abuse</a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry003'>Neglect</a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry004'>Physical abuse</a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry005'>Sexual abuse</a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry006'>Financial abuse</a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry007'>Radicalisation</a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry022'>Modern slavery</a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"warn.* signs evidence abuse"},"entry002":{"question":"What are the warning signs of emotional abuse?","answer":["<p>Signs of emotional abuse can include:</p>","<ul>","<li>Sudden speech disorders</li>","<li>Developmental delay</li>","<li>Neurotic behaviour</li>","<li>Unprecedented violent outbursts</li>","<li>Inability to interact with others</li>","<li>Nervousness & lack of self-esteem</li>","<li>Sudden periods of introversion</li>","<li>Reacting to perceived invasion of space</li>","</ul>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry001'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry004'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry005'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry003'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry006'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry007'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry022'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"warn.* signs evidence emotional.* abuse"},"entry003":{"question":"What are the warning signs of neglect?","answer":["<p>Signs of neglect can include:</p>","<ul>","<li>Constant hunger</li>","<li>Loss of weight</li>","<li>Inappropriate dress or changes in clothing</li>","<li>Constant tiredness</li>","<li>Being isolated and unable to socialise</li>","<li>Reluctance to go home</li>","</ul>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry001'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry002'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry004'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry005'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry006'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry007'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry022'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"warn.* signs evidence neglect"},"entry004":{"question":"What are the warning signs of physical abuse?","answer":["<p>Signs of physical abuse can include:</p>","<ul>","<li>Unexplained bruising, scalds, broken bones, etc</li>","<li>Fear of parents, carers or others</li>","<li>Flinching when approached</li>","<li>Using clothing to conceal injuries</li>","</ul>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry001'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry002'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry005'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry003'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry006'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry007'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry022'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"warn.* signs evidence physical.* abuse"},"entry005":{"question":"What are the warning signs of sexual abuse?","answer":["<p>Signs of sexual abuse can include:</p>","<ul>","<li>Sexually transmitted diseases</li>","<li>Stomach pains</li>","<li>Discomfort when walking or sitting down</li>","<li>Signs of 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materials/resources</li>","<li>Regularly borrowing money from friends.</li>","<li>Old/inadequate clothing</li>","</ul>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry001'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry002'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry004'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry005'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry003'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry007'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry022'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"warn.* signs evidence financial abuse"},"entry007":{"question":"What are the warning signs of radicalisation?","answer":["<p>You’re unlikely to be able to assess how vulnerable someone is to radicalisation by yourself. <strong>If you have any concerns at all about radicalisation you must act on them so that the right team of people can get involved and assess the risks</strong>.</p>","<p>Here are some signs of possible radicalisation:</p>","<p>In speech:</p>","<ul>","<li>Blaming a particular group for all social ills, and using insulting names or labels for them.</li>","<li>Speaking about the threat from a particular group and the need to act quickly.</li>","<li>Trying to justify crime or violence on behalf of a particular cause or ideology.</li>","</ul>","<p>In behaviour:</p>","<ul>","<li>Spending increasing time in the company of others with extreme views (in person or on the internet).</li>","<li>Accessing or possessing material or symbols associated with an extremist cause.</li>","<li>Changing style of dress or appearance to accord with an extreme group or ideology.</li>","<li>Losing interest in ideas or activities unrelated to a particular group or ideology.</li>","<li>Attempting to recruit others.</li>","</ul>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry008'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry001'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry002'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry004'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry005'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry003'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry006'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry007'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry022'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"warn.* signs evidence radical.* extreme.* islam.* muslim religio.* nationalis.* right-wing terror.* violen.* channel prevent"},"entry008":{"question":"What should I do if I think someone is vulnerable to becoming radicalised?","answer":["<p>Firstly, it is essential to take action. Contact a person responsible for safeguarding as soon as possible to discuss your concerns. They’ll then take appropriate action, which may involve initiating a multi-agency response to assess the person at risk, and provide the necessary support.</p>","<div data-visible='!${core.data.isIreland}'>","<p>If you are unable to contact a person responsible for safeguarding, or they seem unsure about what to do, <strong>dial 101 (the police non-emergency number) and explain the situation</strong>.</p>","</div>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry007'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"radical.* extrem.* islam.* muslim religio.* nationalis.* right-wing terror.* violen.* channel prevent"},"entry009":{"question":"Who should I contact in an emergency?","answer":["<div data-visible='!${core.data.isIreland}'>","<p>In a real emergency, when someone is in immediate danger, <strong>dial 999 and ask for the police or ambulance</strong> (or even the fire service or coastguard, depending on the nature of the emergency).</p>","<p>If you need to contact the police, but no-one is in immediate danger, you should dial the non-emergency number: 101.</p>","</div>","<div data-visible='${core.data.isIreland}'>","<p>In a real emergency, when someone is in immediate danger, <strong>dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Garda or ambulance</strong> (or even the fire service or coastguard, depending on the nature of the emergency).</p>","</div>","<p>If you don’t need an immediate response from the emergency services, then try to <strong>contact a person responsible for safeguarding</strong>.</p>","<p>For full contact details, please see the web links available from the course toolbar.</p>"],"keywords":"who.* contact.* emergenc.* alert.* police 999 person people safeguard.* child.* safe.* board abuse.* risk.* danger.*"},"entry010":{"question":"What should I note down when someone discloses that they’re being abused?","answer":["<p>Your notes should be as comprehensive as possible, including:</p>","<ul>","<li>Your name and contact details.</li>","<li>The name and contact details of the child or adult at risk.</li>","<li>An accurate account of what they’ve told you.</li>","<li>The date and time.</li>","<li>Any actions you’ve taken with regard to the case.</li>","<li>Anyone you’ve discussed the case with.</li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"note.* record disclose.* abuse.* person.* data detail.* info.*"},"entry011":{"question":"What should I do if I need to escalate an issue outside my workplace?","answer":["<div data-visible='!${core.data.isIreland}'>","<p>If you don’t feel able to report an issue internally, or don’t think appropriate action is being taken, you should escalate matters to the local authority social work office. In England, contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).</p>","</div>","<div data-visible='${core.data.isIreland}'>","<p>If you don’t feel able to report an issue internally, or don’t think appropriate action is being taken, you should contact Tusla if your concern is about a child, or the HSE National Safeguarding Office if your concern is about a vulnerable adult.</p>","</div>"],"keywords":"who.* contact.* emergenc.* alert.* police 999 person people safeguard.* child.* safe.* board abuse.* risk.* danger.* escalat.* local authorit.* designated officer lado"},"entry012":{"question":"Who is considered a child in Scottish law?","answer":["<p>In Scottish law, the ‘age of majority’ (when children become adults) is 16 years. However, the Scottish government’s guidance on child protection extends the definition of a child to include anyone under the age of 18.</p>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry014'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry015'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"child age 16 17 18 scot.* law majority adult","visible":"!${core.data.isIreland}"},"entry013":{"question":"What should I do if I suspect that someone is being forced into marriage?","answer":["<div data-visible='!${core.data.isIreland}'>","<p>If you suspect that someone is being forced into marriage, or has been taken abroad in order to force them into marriage, you should immediately contact the Forced Marriage Unit.</p>","<p>They can help arrange for a Forced Marriage Protection Order to be issued, and they can work internationally to try and bring the victim back to the UK where necessary.</p>","<p>You can find contact details for the Forced Marriage Unit in the web links, available from the course toolbar.</p>","</div>","<div data-visible='${core.data.isIreland}'>","<p>If you suspect that someone is being forced into marriage, or has been taken abroad in order to force them into marriage, you should immediately contact the Garda.</p>","</div>"],"keywords":"force.* marriage"},"entry014":{"question":"What is the age of consent in UK law?","answer":["<p>The age of consent (the legal age to have sex) in the UK is 16 years old.</p>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry012'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry015'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"age consent child.* majority adult 16 17 18","visible":"!${core.data.isIreland}"},"entry015":{"question":"What special rules apply to teachers and others in positions of trust?","answer":["<p>In general, the age of consent (the legal age to have sex) in the UK is 16 years old. However, it is unlawful for a person in a position of trust (for example, teachers, care workers, and others) to engage in sexual activity with a person under the age of 18.</p>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry012'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry014'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"age consent 16 17 18 position.* trust teach.* care caring social coach.* sport.*","visible":"!${core.data.isIreland}"},"entry016":{"question":"How do I request a criminal record disclosure check?","answer":["<p>Criminal record disclosure checks can only be requested in certain circumstances. The requester must be an employer or organisation, and the subject of the check (e.g. a job applicant) must be in or applying for an eligible role (such as one that involves working with children or adults at risk).</p>","<p>The employer should contact the appropriate body responsible for carrying out the checks:</p>","<ul>","<li>England and Wales: The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)</li>","<li>Northern Ireland: AccessNI</li>","<li>Scotland: Disclosure Scotland</li>","</ul>","<p>Organisations that only carry out a small number of checks may need to apply through a registered intermediary. Note that each body searches all UK criminal records – you don’t need to apply for a separate search in each region.</p>","<p>The check will usually take between 2-4 weeks to be completed. However, if an employer provides care services for adults (such as a care home), they can use a service called DBS Adult First. This will confirm, usually within 2 days, if the applicant:</p>","<ul>","<li>Can start work, as long as they’re supervised.</li>","<li>Should wait for the results of an enhanced check.</li>","</ul>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry018'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry017'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"crim.* record.* disclos.* check crb dbs access.* northern ireland ni scotland wales","visible":"!${core.data.isIreland}"},"entry017":{"question":"How long is a criminal record disclosure check valid for?","answer":["<p>A criminal record disclosure check has no official expiry date. Any information included will be accurate at the time the check was carried out. It is up to an employer to decide if and when a new check is needed.</p>","<p>Applicants and employers can use an update service to keep a certificate up to date or carry out checks on a potential employee’s certificate. You’ll need to contact the appropriate body for further guidance:</p>","<ul>","<li>England and Wales: The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)</li>","<li>Northern Ireland: AccessNI</li>","<li>Scotland: Disclosure Scotland</li>","</ul>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry016'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry018'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"long length valid.* last crim.* record disclos.* check dbs crb","visible":"!${core.data.isIreland}"},"entry018":{"question":"What are the different types of criminal record disclosure check?","answer":["<p>Criminal record disclosure checks provide employers with crucial information regarding the background of applicants and employees. There are a few different types of checks that employers can request, depending on the role:</p>","<ul>","<li>Standard check: This just looks for previous convictions, as well as cautions, reprimands and so on. It usually takes about two weeks.</li>","<li>Enhanced check: This includes everything covered by the standard check, plus additional relevant information held by local police. It usually takes about four weeks.</li>","<li>Enhanced with list checks: This version of the enhanced check includes a check of the “barred lists” (lists of people who are barred from doing certain kinds of work with children or adults at risk). This check usually takes about four weeks.</li>","</ul>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry016'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry017'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"crim.* record disclos.* check dbs crb","visible":"!${core.data.isIreland}"},"entry019":{"question":"What is the Prevent duty?","answer":["<p>This is a legal duty introduced in the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act of 2015 that requires all “specified authorities” to “have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism”. That includes ensuring all relevant staff are able to identify potential issues and report any concerns through the appropriate channels.</p>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry020'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry007'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry008'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"radical.* extreme.* islam.* muslim religio.* nationalis.* right-wing terror.* violen.* channel prevent duty duties","visible":"!${core.data.isIreland}"},"entry020":{"question":"What organisations are required to comply with the Prevent duty?","answer":["<p>All “specified authorities” defined in Schedule 6 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 must comply with the Prevent duty. That includes:</p>","<ul>","<li>Local authorities/councils</li>","<li>Schools</li>","<li>Colleges</li>","<li>Universities</li>","<li>NHS bodies</li>","<li>Police</li>","<li>Prisons</li>","<li>Young offender institutions</li>","<li>Providers of probation services</li>","</ul>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry019'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"radical.* extreme.* islam.* muslim religio.* nationalis.* right-wing terror.* violen.* channel prevent duty duties","visible":"!${core.data.isIreland}"},"entry021":{"question":"What is modern slavery?","answer":["<p>Modern slavery is the trafficking, recruitment or harbouring of individuals for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation can take many different forms, many of which often occur together. These include:</p>","<ul>","<li><strong>Sexual exploitation</strong><br/>This includes but is not limited to sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, forced prostitution and the abuse of children for the production of child abuse images/videos.</li>","<li><strong>Domestic servitude</strong><br/>This involves a victim being forced to work in private households, usually performing domestic chores and childcare duties. Their freedom may be restricted and they may work long hours, typically for little or no pay, often sleeping where they work.</li>","<li><strong>Forced labour</strong><br/>Here, victims are forced to work long hours for little or no pay, typically in poor conditions and under verbal or physical threats of violence to them or their families. It can occur in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, laying driveways, hospitality, agriculture and maritime. Often victims are housed together in one dwelling.</li>","<li><strong>Criminal exploitation</strong><br/>This is the exploitation of a person to commit a crime – such as pick-pocketing, shop-lifting, cannabis cultivation, or drug trafficking – that the trafficker profits from.</li>","</ul>","<p>Other forms of exploitation can include organ removal, forced begging, forced benefit fraud, forced marriage and illegal adoption.</p>"],"keywords":"slave.* exploit.* traffic.* forced labour servitude"},"entry022":{"question":"What are the warning signs of modern slavery?","answer":["<p>Warning signs of modern slavery include:</p>","<ul>","<li><strong>Physical appearance</strong><br/>Does the person look malnourished, unkempt, or appear withdrawn? Are they suffering physical injuries? Do they have few personal possessions and often wear the same clothes? Is their clothing suitable for their work?</li>","<li><strong>Legal documents</strong><br/>Is the person in possession of their legal documents (passport, identification and bank account details) or are these being held by someone else? Victims will often be forced to use false or forged identity documents.</li>","<li><strong>Medical care</strong><br/>Does the person have old or serious untreated injuries? Have they delayed seeing a healthcare professional, and are they vague, reluctant or inconsistent in explaining how the injury occurred?</li>","<li><strong>Behaviour</strong><br/>Does the person appear withdrawn or frightened, unable to answer questions directed at them or speak for themselves? If they do speak, are they inconsistent in the information they provide, including basic facts such as the address where they live? Do they appear under the control/influence of others, rarely interact or appear unfamiliar with their neighbourhood or where they work? Many victims will not be able to speak English.</li>","<li><strong>Fear of authorities</strong><br/>Is the person afraid of the authorities? Are they scared of removal or what might happen to their families?</li>","<li><strong>Debt bondage</strong><br/>Does the victim perceive themselves to be in debt to someone else or in a situation of dependence?</li>","</ul>","<p>See also:</p>","<ul>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry008'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry001'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry002'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry004'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry005'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry003'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry006'></a></li>","<li><a class='ask-the-expert' data-id='entry007'></a></li>","</ul>"],"keywords":"slave.* exploit.* traffic.* forced labour servitude"},"entry023":{"question":"What should I do if I think someone is a victim of slavery?","answer":["<div data-visible='!${core.data.isIreland}'>","<p>If you have any concerns, it’s essential to report them. In the first instance, contact a person responsible for safeguarding as they’ll know how best to proceed. If a person responsible for safeguarding isn’t available, and it’s an emergency, call the police on 999.</p>","</div>","<div data-visible='${core.data.isIreland}'>","<p>If you have any concerns, it’s essential to report them. In the first instance, contact a person responsible for safeguarding as they’ll know how best to proceed. If a person responsible for safeguarding isn’t available, and it’s an emergency, call the Garda on 999 or 112.</p>","</div>"],"keywords":"slave.* exploit.* traffic.* forced labour servitude"},"entry024":{"question":"Who is considered a child in Irish law?","answer":["<p>In Irish law, a child is anyone under the age of 18 years.</p>"],"keywords":"child age 16 17 18 Ireland Irish law majority adult","visible":"${core.data.isIreland}"},"entry025":{"question":"How do I make a vetting application?","answer":["<p>The National Vetting Bureau conducts vetting of persons carrying out relevant work with children or vulnerable persons. This vetting is carried out on behalf of registered organisations only and is not available for individuals on a personal basis.</p>","<p>Speak to the designated liaison person within the organisation or contact the National Vetting Bureau for further information and guidance.</p>","<p>Further information on vetting can be accessed from the National Vetting Bureau’s website, <a data-id='web-link-ireland-1-3' class='resources-url'>https://vetting.garda.ie</a>.</p>"],"keywords":"crim.* record.* disclos.* check crb crd dbs nvb vetting","visible":"${core.data.isIreland}"},"entry026":{"question":"What are my responsibilities as a mandated person under the law?","answer":["<p>Under the Children First Act, certain classes of professionals are designated as ‘mandated persons’. The full list can be found in Schedule 2 of the Act, but it includes a wide range of health and social care professionals, teachers, youth workers and anyone who’s in a position to protect the welfare of children.</p>","<p>Your employer should tell you if you’re a mandated person.</p>","<p>Mandated persons have a statutory responsibility to report directly to Tusla concerns above the threshold of “harm”. Concerns below this threshold can be reported to a person responsible for safeguarding.</p>"],"keywords":"responsibilit.* mandated person law","visible":"${core.data.isIreland}"}},"title":"Ask the expert"},"assessment-introduction":{"title":"Introduction","text1":{"paragraph1":"This test will give you a chance to check your understanding of what we’ve covered in this course, so you can feel confident that you’re up to speed with everything.","paragraph2":"During the test, you’ll need to answer a series of questions, each of which will have a number of marks, based on its difficulty. You won’t receive any detailed feedback on what you got right and wrong as you answer the questions, but you will be given a running score, so you can see how well you’re doing.","paragraph3":"At the end of the test you’ll be given an overall score – here’s what you’ll need to score in order to pass. If you don’t manage to pass the test, don’t worry: simply re-study the areas of the course you had difficulty with and then re-take the test to try and improve your score. When you're ready, select <strong>Continue</strong> to make a start. Good luck!","paragraph4":"At the end of the test you’ll be given an overall score. If this indicates that there are gaps in your understanding, you’ll able to re-study the areas of the course you had difficulty with and then re-take the test to try and improve your score. When you're ready, select <strong>Continue</strong> to make a start. 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However, you didn’t answer all the questions correctly, so you may want to re-visit the parts of the course we’ve highlighted on the course menu to address any gaps in your understanding.","paragraph3":"Not bad, but your score falls a little short of a pass mark. The areas you had difficulty with are highlighted on the course menu. We’d recommend that you re-visit these areas and then re-take the test to try and improve your score. Remember, you need to pass the test in order to complete this course.","paragraph4":"Your score falls quite a way short of a pass mark. The areas you had difficulty with are highlighted on the course menu. We’d strongly recommend that you re-visit these areas and then re-take the test to try and improve your score. Remember, you need to pass the test in order to complete this course.","paragraph5":"Well done, your score indicates that you have a good understanding of the contents of this course. 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Just to be clear: nobody’s expecting you to be an expert in assessing mental capacity – that’s a job for specialists. However, if someone doesn’t appear to be able to understand, remember or process straightforward information and guidance, this should give you cause for concern.","paragraph14":"So, the four people we’ve highlighted here are all potentially vulnerable to harm, neglect or exploitation. Of course, they don’t all face the same level of risk. A three month old baby is far less able to protect themselves than a child of seventeen, for example."},"title":"Who’s at risk?"},"sg-01-010-030":{"title":"At risk from what?","text1":{"paragraph1":"The question is, what are the threats that children and adults at risk face? 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They might turn to alcohol, drugs, self-harm or even radical <a data-id='ideology' class='glossary'>ideologies</a>.","paragraph7":"But, as well as these general threats, children and adults at risk can also be exploited or harmed by people who take advantage of their vulnerability – even if they don’t realise that that’s what they’re doing. This is what’s known as abuse and it’s what we’re going to be focusing on in the remainder of this section.","paragraph8":"Before doing that, though, a word of warning: you may find some of the information we run through upsetting. It’s there to give you a clear understanding of the nature and scale of the problem, but if you feel a bit overwhelmed at any point, feel free to take a break."}},"sg-01-020-010":{"title":"Forms of abuse","text1":{"paragraph1":"The abuse of children and adults at risk can take a number of different forms, as shown here. Select each form of abuse to learn more about it. 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Children and adults at risk can be particularly vulnerable to scam phone calls and mail, and doorstep and computer crime."},"option5-label":{"text":"Neglect"},"option5-text":{"paragraph1":"Neglect is the persistent failure to meet the basic physical or psychological needs of a child or adult at risk. This could include, amongst other things, failing to provide adequate shelter, clothing, nutrition, medication, health care, or other essential support or services. Other people aren’t always involved: in cases of self-neglect, the vulnerable person themselves is neglecting their own wellbeing."},"option6-label":{"text":"Online"},"option6-text":{"paragraph1":"Online abuse includes so-called <a data-id='cyberbullying' class='glossary'>cyberbullying</a> in which victims are bullied via social media, messaging apps and online forums. Even though it’s non-physical, cyberbullying can be particularly damaging to mental health because victims often feel unable to escape the abuse. 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Radicalisation isn’t just a safeguarding issue, but safeguarding is a vital part of the government’s broader <a data-id='prevent-strategy' class='glossary'>Prevent strategy</a> aimed at stopping people from becoming terrorists. <a data-id='entry007,entry019,entry008' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a> if you’d like to know more.","paragraph1-ireland":"<a data-id='radicalisation' class='glossary'>Radicalisation</a> is the process through which someone is encouraged or persuaded to adopt an ideology that supports <a data-id='terrorism' class='glossary'>terrorism</a>. Radicalisation isn’t just a safeguarding issue, but safeguarding plays a vital part in protecting those who are at risk of radicalisation. <a data-id='entry007,entry008' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a> if you’d like to know more."},"option9-label":{"text":"Modern Slavery"},"option9-text":{"paragraph1":"Slavery isn’t confined to history, it’s a very real issue today. <a data-id='modern-slavery' class='glossary'>Modern slavery</a> can take many forms, including <a data-id='forced-labour' class='glossary'>forced labour</a>, <a data-id='human-trafficking' class='glossary'>human trafficking</a>, <a data-id='domestic-servitude' class='glossary'>domestic servitude</a>, and <a data-id='forced-sexual-exploitation' class='glossary'>forced sexual exploitation</a>. Victims are typically coerced, deceived or threatened into slavery, and children and adults at risk can be particularly vulnerable. <a data-id='entry021,entry022,entry023' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a> to learn more."},"option10-label":{"text":"Criminal exploitation"},"option10-text":{"paragraph1":"Children and adults at risk can be particularly susceptible to criminal exploitation, where they are coerced, manipulated, intimidated or deceived into taking part in criminal activity. This could include transporting drugs or money through county lines, shoplifting or committing acts of violence. It’s important to understand that a child or adult at risk can be a victim of criminal exploitation even when they’ve committed crimes and even if they appear to have done this willingly."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"These are just some of the categories of abuse, but it would be wrong to think that every abused person fits neatly into one of these categories. Also, it’s quite possible that more than one type of abuse is occurring at the same time."}},"sg-01-020-012":{"title":"Safeguarding and mental health","text1":{"paragraph1":"Experiencing abuse and neglect can negatively affect a person’s <a data-id='mental-health' class='glossary'>mental health</a> and <a data-id='mental-wellbeing' class='glossary'>mental wellbeing</a>. But the relationship between safeguarding and mental health works in both ways. If someone has a pre-existing mental health condition, for example, they may be at greater risk of experiencing abuse or neglect.","paragraph2":"One study by the <a data-id='nhs' class='glossary'>NHS</a> found that over a <em>third</em> of children living in the least healthy functioning families have a <a data-id='mental-disorder' class='glossary'>mental disorder</a>.","paragraph2-ireland":"One study found that over a <em>third</em> of children living in the least healthy functioning families have a <a data-id='mental-disorder' class='glossary'>mental disorder</a>.","paragraph3":"While, for the <em>most</em> healthy functioning families, the figure drops to less than ten percent.","paragraph4":"Clearly, there can be a link between mental health difficulties and potential safeguarding needs. Of course, mental health isn’t just a safeguarding issue – it’s something we all have, just like physical health. But if you see someone who seems to be struggling with a mental health difficulty, and isn’t already getting support, it’s important to flag up your concerns."}},"sg-01-020-020":{"title":"Separating fact from myth","question1":{"choiceLabels":"Fact,Myth","question":"There are lots of myths about abuse, so can you tell which of the statements listed here are facts and which are myths?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong> to find out how you’ve done.","option1":"Children and young people are usually abused by strangers.","option2":"Children are usually lying when they make claims of abuse.","option3":"Children and young people who are abused by a parent are always taken into care.","option4":"Children are always safe if women or other children are around.","option5":"The sexual exploitation of children by gangs or groups is limited to one or two cities and particular ethnic groups.","option6":"People with disabilities are more likely to become victims of abuse."},"text1":{"paragraph1":"Yes, well done! You’ve spotted all the myths.","paragraph2":"Not bad! You’ve spotted most of the myths. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to see the correct answers.","paragraph3":"In fact, most of these are myths. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to see the correct answers.","paragraph4":"Most people who experience abuse know and trust the abuser.","paragraph5":"Children don’t usually lie about abuse. In fact, when they do confide in someone, their great fear is often that they will not be believed.","paragraph6":"Children and young people are not always taken away from their family home, even if there’s evidence they’re being abused there. Child protection professionals will always try to protect a child within the home if possible.","paragraph7":"It’s a popular myth that children are always safe if women or other children are around. In fact, in 15 – 20% of abuse cases, the abuser is a woman, and studies have revealed that around a third of the people who sexually abuse children are themselves children. We’ll take a closer look at <a data-id='peer-on-peer-abuse' class='glossary'>peer on peer abuse</a> later in the course.","paragraph8":"A recent investigation into child sexual exploitation in gangs and groups by the Office of the <a data-id='childrens-commissioner' class='glossary'>Children’s Commissioner</a> showed that it’s a very real and widespread problem. It also showed that the victims and perpetrators come from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds.","paragraph8-ireland":"Child sexual exploitation by gangs and groups is a very real problem. But studies have shown that it can happen anywhere, and that the perpetrators are not limited to particular ethnic groups.","paragraph9":"People with disabilities are more likely to be abused because they may be more dependent on others and in some cases may be less able to communicate what has happened to them."}},"sg-01-020-030":{"title":"The scale of the problem","text1":{"paragraph1":"Now you’ve seen what abuse is, the next question is: how widespread is it? Well, in one recent study, the experiences of around six thousand children and young adults were analysed."},"question-header":{"text":"Of those six thousand, roughly how many do you think were assessed as having experienced serious maltreatment – including physical or sexual abuse?"},"question-footer":{"text":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes that’s right. As horrifying as it sounds, the researchers found that nearly 1000 of the children and young adults surveyed had suffered serious maltreatment during their lifetime.","paragraph2":"In fact, it’s much worse than that. As horrifying as it sounds, the researchers found that nearly 1000 of the children and young adults surveyed had suffered serious maltreatment during their lifetime.","paragraph3":"Big numbers like these can sometimes be difficult to relate to, so let’s bring it a bit closer to home…"}},"sg-01-020-040":{"title":"The scale of child abuse","text1":{"paragraph1":"Here’s an average group of sixteen school children, aged 11 to 17."},"question1":{"question":"How many do you think are likely to have experienced severe maltreatment, including physical or sexual abuse during their childhood?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong> to find out the truth.","option1":"One","option2":"Two","option3":"Three","option4":"Four"},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes that’s right. The chances are, at least three of the children in this group, or about 18%, will have been severely maltreated at some time during their childhood.","paragraph2":"Thankfully, it’s not quite that bad. But the chances are, at least three of the children in this group, or about 18%, will have been severely maltreated at some time during their childhood.","paragraph3":"In fact, the chances are, at least three of the children in this group, or about 18%, will have been severely maltreated at some time during their childhood.","paragraph4":"These are all terrible statistics, but perhaps the worst fact of all is that we simply don’t know how many children or adults at risk are abused, because so much abuse goes unnoticed or unreported."}},"sg-01-025-010":{"title":"A range of needs and services","text1":{"paragraph1":"So far, we’ve focused on some of the very worst forms of abuse. But, safeguarding is about more than responding to the horror stories. It’s about providing a mixture of general support, targeted support and specialist responses to any child or adult at risk who’s in need.","paragraph2":"You may not think of our normal student support and welfare services as being part of ‘safeguarding’. After all, if someone’s worried about managing their workload or struggling to make friends, it hardly compares to the problems of abuse. But that’s the point: we need a whole range of responses to match the various needs that people have.","paragraph3":"If a child or adult at risk has needs that go beyond normal support services – like a drink or drugs problem – then they may well require targeted help, possibly from a number of support agencies. In this case, their needs should be professionally assessed.","paragraph4":"Finally, at the most serious end of the spectrum, we’re dealing with children and adults at risk with complex needs, who may be being abused, or face a real risk of being abused. These cases need a specialist and urgent response from social services, and possibly from health services, the police and others."}},"sg-01-030-010":{"title":"Key legislation","text1":{"paragraph1":"Given the scale and the seriousness of abuse, it’s no surprise that the government has put in place a number of laws and processes that help to prevent it, including criminal record disclosure checks. These checks provide employers with crucial information regarding the background of applicants and employees. They’re carried out by the bodies shown here:","paragraph2":"There are a few different levels of check that employers can request, depending on the nature of the role. <a data-id='entry018,entry016,entry017' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a> if you’d like to know more.","paragraph3":"Through its <a data-id='prevent-strategy' class='glossary'>Prevent strategy</a>, the government is also taking steps to reduce the risk of people being radicalised and drawn into terrorism. While the strategy extends beyond safeguarding, young people and adults at risk are often most at risk of radicalisation, so it’s particularly important within a safeguarding context.","paragraph4":"A key element in the strategy is the <a data-id='prevent-duty' class='glossary'>Prevent duty</a>, introduced in the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act of 2015. This requires “specified authorities” – which include public bodies like councils and the NHS, along with schools, colleges and universities – to “have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism”. That includes ensuring all relevant staff are able to identify potential issues and escalate any concerns through the appropriate channels. <a data-id='entry020,entry007,entry008' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a> if you’d like to know more."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"<strong>England & Wales</strong>: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)","paragraph2":"<strong>Northern Ireland:</strong> AccessNI","paragraph3":"<strong>Scotland:</strong> Disclosure Scotland"},"text1-ireland":{"paragraph1":"Given the scale and the seriousness of abuse, it’s no surprise that the government has put in place a number of laws and processes that help to prevent it, including criminal record checks. These checks provide employers with crucial information regarding the background of applicants and employees. In Ireland, they’re carried out by the National Vetting Bureau:","paragraph2":"Vetting is only carried out on behalf of registered organisations. It can’t be used by individuals on a personal basis. <a data-id='entry025' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a> if you’d like to know more."},"text2-ireland":{"paragraph1":"<strong>Republic of Ireland</strong>: National Vetting Bureau","paragraph2":"<strong>Website</strong>: <a data-id='web-link-ireland-1-3' class='resources-url'>https://vetting.garda.ie</a>"}},"sg-01-050-010":{"title":"Summary","text1":{"paragraph1":"In this section, we’ve laid the groundwork for the course by explaining the meaning of key terms, like ‘safeguarding’, ‘children’ and ‘adults at risk’. We’ve exposed some popular myths about abuse, and you’ve seen some shocking statistics about the extent of the problem.","paragraph2":"In the next section we’ll give you clear, practical guidance on how to recognise the warning signs that might suggest someone’s in trouble. We’ll explain exactly what to do if you become concerned about someone, or if a child or adult at risk tells you they’re being abused.","paragraph3":"Select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on to the next section now, or <strong>Home</strong> to return to the course menu."}},"sg-02":{"description":"Find out about some of the practical things you can do to help safeguard children and adults at risk.","title":"How you can help"},"sg-02-000-010":{"title":"Introduction","text1":{"paragraph1":"In this section, we’re going to focus on the practical things you can do to help safeguard children and adults at risk. We’ll be looking at the key warning signs you should watch out for, and what to do if you have any concerns about someone’s safety or wellbeing.","paragraph2":"We’ll provide clear guidance on how you should respond when someone tells you they’re being abused. And we’ll give you plenty of helpful pointers about related issues like data protection.","paragraph3":"First, though, we’re going to look at the thorny subject of who’s responsible for keeping children and adults at risk safe from harm."}},"sg-02-010-010":{"title":"Who’s responsible?","question1":{"question":"A child or adult at risk will come into contact with all sorts of people in their daily lives. Here are some examples. Which ones would you say have some responsibility to look out for their safety and wellbeing?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong> to see what we were thinking.","option1":"Parents or carers","option2":"Police, the fire and rescue service, and other emergency services","option2-ireland":"The Garda, the fire and rescue service, and other emergency services","option3":"Social services personnel","option4":"Teachers and lecturers","option5":"Administrative and support staff at school or college","option6":"Friends, neighbours and colleagues","option7":"Health service personnel","option8":"Strangers and passers-by"},"text1":{"paragraph1":"Yes, that’s exactly what we were thinking! If you accept that we – as individuals – have any social responsibilities at all, they must surely include looking out for the most vulnerable.","paragraph2":"Actually, we think everyone shares this obligation. If you accept that we – as individuals – have any social responsibilities at all, they must surely include looking out for the most vulnerable.","paragraph3":"That’s an interesting viewpoint! We’d argue that everyone shares this obligation. If you accept that we – as individuals – have any social responsibilities at all, they must surely include looking out for the most vulnerable.","paragraph4":"After all, we don’t know who a child or adult at risk might turn to when they’re in need. We don’t know who might be the person to spot that something’s wrong. It could be a librarian or a technician. It might be a friendly cleaner they walk past every day, or it might be you.","paragraph5":"You needn’t feel overwhelmed by this shared responsibility. On the one hand, it just means recognising when someone might be in trouble, and passing your concerns on to the right person. But, more than that, it means maintaining a professional and supportive relationship with the children and adults at risk you come into contact with."}},"sg-02-020-010":{"feedback1":{"paragraph1":"Most people are comfortable with shaking hands as a conventional greeting. This kind of customary physical contact is unlikely to cause any offence. Of course, different cultures have their own conventions, so there may be the odd awkward moment, but this is nothing to worry about in a safeguarding context."},"feedback2":{"paragraph1":"The internet provides all sorts of useful ways for students and staff to contact and interact with each other, both for learning and general support. However, it’s important to keep this contact on a professional footing, and to avoid befriending students online. The same goes for phones – students shouldn’t have your personal phone number or be able to contact you socially out of university hours."},"feedback3":{"paragraph1":"The situation is even clearer when it comes to parties, clubs or social gatherings. Socialising with young students in this way is questionable at best, and depending on the circumstances, could even lead to disciplinary action and ultimately dismissal."},"feedback4":{"paragraph1":"On the other hand, you might well be inclined to offer a student a lift home with the very best of intentions, especially in poor weather. That doesn’t change the fact that it’s open to misinterpretation, by the student and others. We’d strongly recommend avoiding this situation where possible, or at least ensuring others are in the car with you. Even then, it’s a good idea to phone the student’s parent or guardian to let them know the situation."},"feedback5":{"paragraph1":"What’s definitely unacceptable is for any staff member to make sexual remarks and jokes about students. In fact, this sort of behaviour is often a strategy adopted by abusers to test the attitudes of others and gain their approval. If you have genuine concerns about the behaviour of a colleague, you shouldn’t hesitate to report them – you may feel uncomfortable doing this, but remember, your first priority has to be the safety of students."},"feedback6":{"paragraph1":"And finally, what’s acceptable or unacceptable will vary according to the circumstances. In situations requiring first aid, for example, most people would accept that close physical contact might be required."},"question1":{"instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Acceptable","option2":"Unacceptable","question":"First of all, do you think it’s right for staff to have any physical contact at all with students, such as shaking hands or tapping them on the shoulder to get their attention in a noisy corridor?"},"question2":{"instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Acceptable","option2":"Unacceptable","question":"OK, how about a staff member adding a student as a personal friend on a social networking website?"},"question3":{"instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Acceptable","option2":"Unacceptable","question":"What about a member of staff taking a 17 year old student to a party or club?"},"question4":{"instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Acceptable","option2":"Unacceptable","question":"How about a member of staff giving a 16 year old student a lift home, with no-one else in the car?"},"question5":{"instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Acceptable","option2":"Unacceptable","question":"So how would you feel about a member of staff making sexual remarks and jokes about students to fellow members of staff?"},"question6":{"instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Acceptable","option2":"Unacceptable","question":"Finally, what about a suitably-trained member of staff touching a student – with their permission, but possibly quite intimately – in order to administer first aid?"},"text1":{"paragraph1":"When it comes to working with children, young people and adults at risk, it’s vitally important for everyone to understand what is acceptable behaviour. Let’s start by finding out what you think is acceptable.","paragraph2":"We’re going to show you a series of situations, and ask you to decide which you think are acceptable. In each case, you’ll need to choose your answer then select Confirm to move on. If you’re unsure, try to plump for the answer that’s closest to your own views. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to get started."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"That’s good, we agree with all the answers you gave.","paragraph2":"We agree with most of the answers you gave. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to see what we’d have chosen.","paragraph3":"That’s interesting. We’d have taken a different view. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to see what we’d have chosen."},"text3":{"paragraph1":"It all comes down to professionalism and trust. In other words, we all need to behave professionally, and not take advantage of the position of trust we’re in. <a data-id='entry009,entry011,entry015' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a> if you’d like to know more."},"title":"What’s acceptable?"},"sg-02-020-020":{"title":"What’s acceptable between peers?","text1":{"paragraph1":"Many people think that exploitation and abuse only occur when there’s an imbalance of power or status between individuals, such as between an adult and a child. But as we mentioned earlier, abusive behaviour can also occur between children or adults at risk. This is called peer on peer abuse.","paragraph2":"Of course, any form of abuse is unacceptable, but does that mean we should respond to a child’s behaviour, for example, just as though they were an adult? To find out, let’s repeat the previous exercise, this time focussing on children. In each case, choose whether you think the behaviour warrants a safeguarding response. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to make a start."},"question1":{"question":"First of all, what if two children regularly play physical games involving chasing, pushing and grabbing each other? Assuming there’s no ill-will between them, and they’re not in danger of hurting themselves, is this a safeguarding issue?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Yes","option2":"No"},"question2":{"question":"What if a child invites another child to a party, and they show affection towards each other, by hugging and kissing, for example? Does this require a safeguarding response?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Yes","option2":"No"},"question3":{"question":"Imagine you learn that a child has taken photographs of themselves naked and sent them to another child. Is this a safeguarding issue?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Yes","option2":"No"},"question4":{"question":"What about a child who’s being ignored and isolated by other children because they have a disability? Should this be treated as a safeguarding issue?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Yes","option2":"No"},"question5":{"question":"What if you learnt that negative and humiliating rumours about a child were being circulated anonymously online?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Yes","option2":"No"},"question6":{"question":"And finally, what if a group of children – such as a sports team – requires newcomers to undergo an initiation ceremony that’s intended to ridicule or humiliate them? Does this require a safeguarding response?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Yes","option2":"No"},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, that’s exactly what we thought.","paragraph2":"Okay, we’d agree with most of your answers. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to see what we thought.","paragraph3":"Okay, that’s not what we thought. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to see our answers."},"feedback1":{"paragraph1":"There are plenty of examples of age-appropriate behaviour between children that would be inappropriate between an adult and a child. Children naturally play very physical games, for example, and develop close relationships with other children."},"feedback2":{"paragraph1":"It’s natural for children to want to learn more about sex and sexual behaviour as they get older, but they may not understand all the risks they face, or the legal landscape. <a data-id='sexting' class='glossary'>Sexting</a>, for example, is unlawful even when a child shares explicit images of themselves, so this would certainly be a safeguarding issue."},"feedback3":{"paragraph1":"Children who experience bullying or cyberbullying can become socially isolated, anxious, even suicidal. All forms of bullying should be taken seriously and treated as potential safeguarding issues."},"feedback4":{"paragraph1":"Finally, some groups of children may pressure newcomers to go through so-called initiation ceremonies – sometimes referred to as ‘<a data-id='hazing' class='glossary'>hazing</a>’. These activities often involve a degree of dangerous behaviour, harassment or humiliation, so we should definitely treat them as potential safeguarding issues."},"text3":{"paragraph1":"Never be tempted to turn a blind eye to peer on peer abuse, hoping perhaps that they’ll just ‘grow out of it’. Any victims are likely to need our help and support, and the abusers may be victims of abuse themselves. Children who are bullied, for example, may well go on to bully others."}},"sg-02-030-010":{"question1":{"instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong> to compare your answers with ours.","option1":"Unexplained bruising, burns or bite marks.","option2":"Loss of weight, resulting in a very thin and gaunt appearance.","option3":"Very relaxed and laid back attitude to course work and exams.","option4":"Suddenly becoming more introverted.","option5":"Inappropriate sexualised or risky behaviour.","option6":"Arriving punctually to classes and completing all assignments on time.","option7":"Becoming very intolerant or offensive towards others.","option8":"Regularly arriving for lessons wearing inadequate and/or dirty clothing.","question":"Being in close contact with children and adults at risk puts many of us in a good position to spot potential signs of abuse. So which of the following do you think should give particular cause for concern?"},"text1":{"paragraph1":"Yes, we’d agree with that. None of these signs necessarily indicate abuse, but the ones you’ve chosen definitely give cause for concern.","paragraph2":"We’d agree with most of that. None of these signs necessarily indicate abuse, but some of them definitely give cause for concern.","paragraph3":"Well, it’s true that none of these signs necessarily indicate abuse, but some of them definitely give cause for concern.","paragraph4":"That’s not what we’d have chosen. None of these signs necessarily indicate abuse, but some of them definitely give cause for concern.","paragraph5":"Physical injuries might be the result of a genuine accident, but they could indicate abuse. Some signs of injury are ‘red flags’ that should immediately raise concerns: for example, bruises around the neck and head, bite marks and burn marks. Attempting to cover up injuries, with loose clothing for example, is another possible indicator.","paragraph6":"Some signs relate to the person’s mental health or mental wellbeing. You might notice signs of <a data-id='self-harm' class='glossary'>self-harm</a>, <a data-id='eating-disorder' class='glossary'>eating disorders</a> or uncharacteristic mood swings, for example. We’ll take a look at some of the different mental health conditions people can experience in a moment.","paragraph7":"Sexual abuse might be indicated physically, through signs of pain or discomfort, for example, or through inappropriate levels of sexual knowledge or behaviour. It’s important to remember that children who are being abused or exploited may not appear distressed. They may believe they are in a loving, consensual relationship.","paragraph8":"Expressions of hatred or intolerance towards others could be an indicator of radicalisation, especially if the person seems to be fixated by a particular ideology.","paragraph9":"And inadequate or dirty clothing may be the visible signs of neglect and a general lack of care.","paragraph10":"If you’d like to know more about the warning signs for each form of abuse, just <a data-id='entry001' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a>. Select <strong>Continue</strong> when you’re ready to move on."},"title":"Should I be concerned?"},"sg-02-030-015":{"title":"Mental health conditions","intro-text":{"p1":"As we saw earlier, mental health isn’t just a safeguarding issue, but it is a factor to consider. Here are just some of the conditions that people with mental health difficulties might experience. Select each one for some quick facts, and follow the links if you’d like more detail. Select <strong>Continue</strong> when you’ve finished.","p1-ireland":"As we saw earlier, mental health isn’t just a safeguarding issue, but it is a factor to consider. Here are just some of the conditions that people with mental health difficulties might experience. Select each one for some quick facts. Select <strong>Continue</strong> when you’ve finished."},"option1-label":{"text":"Eating disorder"},"option1-text":{"p1":"An <a data-id='eating-disorder' class='glossary'>eating disorder</a> is any conditions in which someone worries excessively about their weight or has eating habits that cause them distress. For example, they may continue to lose weight even when it’s unnecessarily, or engage in <a data-id='binge-eating' class='glossary'>binge eating</a>."},"option2-label":{"text":"Anxiety"},"option2-text":{"p1":"<a data-id='anxiety' class='glossary'>Anxiety</a> is a feeling of inner turmoil and worry that people feel in anticipation of a negative event. If this feeling persists, or becomes so intense that it interferes with everyday life, then it’s considered a mental health condition."},"option3-label":{"text":"Depression"},"option3-text":{"p1":"<a data-id='depression' class='glossary'>Depression</a> in general terms means feeling low, or having a negative mood. We all have feelings like this at one time or another, but if they don’t fade quickly, or they start to interfere with everyday life, then it’s considered to be a mental health condition."},"option4-label":{"text":"PTSD"},"option4-text":{"p1":"Being caught up in a shocking or violent event is likely to cause stress, and possibly even an <a data-id='acute-stress-reaction' class='glossary'>Acute Stress Reaction</a>. The person affected may feel shaky and become angry and emotional. If they still have these feelings after a few weeks, or experience <a data-id='flashback' class='glossary'>flashbacks</a> and other symptoms, then they may have <a data-id='ptsd' class='glossary'>Post Traumatic Stress Disorder</a>. PTSD can also be caused by long term traumas, such as an abusive relationship."},"option5-label":{"text":"OCD"},"option5-text":{"p1":"People might describe themselves as ‘obsessed’ about something – or someone – if they have a keen interest. It’s only considered to be <a data-id='ocd' class='glossary'>Obsessive Compulsive Disorder</a> or ‘OCD’ if the thoughts or behaviours cause them distress or become so intrusive that they start to interfere with everyday life."},"option6-label":{"text":"Bipolar disorder"},"option6-text":{"p1":"<a data-id='bipolar-disorder' class='glossary'>Bipolar disorder</a>, which used to be called <a data-id='manic-depression' class='glossary'>manic depression</a>, is a condition in which the affected person experiences mood swings between periods of unusual happiness, confidence and energy, and other periods of negativity and depression."},"option7-label":{"text":"Psychosis"},"option7-text":{"p1":"<a data-id='psychosis' class='glossary'>Psychosis</a> is a condition which causes someone to have difficulty distinguishing between what’s real and what isn’t. Psychotic symptoms can result from a range of causes, including <a data-id='mental-illness' class='glossary'>mental illness</a>, drugs or sleep deprivation."},"option8-label":{"text":"Personality disorder"},"option8-text":{"p1":"A <a data-id='personality-disorder' class='glossary'>personality disorder</a> describes any condition that affects a person’s personality, including their attitudes, thoughts and behaviour. The effects of the disorder may make it difficult for them to form or maintain relationships with others."}},"sg-02-030-020":{"text1":{"paragraph1":"Having concerns about someone’s wellbeing is a bit like a blip appearing on a radar screen. You may not be certain that it’s anything to worry about, but you shouldn’t ignore it either. Let’s look at how you should respond.","paragraph2":"First of all, be discreet and respect the person’s privacy. It would be wrong to pry into their affairs, for example, or to investigate matters yourself.","paragraph3":"Depending on the situation, you could refer the person to our normal support and advisory services.","paragraph4":"If you’re in any doubt, you should raise your concerns with a person responsible for safeguarding. They’ll be able to recommend a course of action, and may take over the case themselves. If so, remember to ask them if you’d like feedback or updates on the actions they’ve taken.","paragraph4-ireland":"If a person responsible for safeguarding isn’t available and it’s an emergency situation, you should contact social services or the Garda.","paragraph5":"If a person responsible for safeguarding isn’t available and it’s an emergency situation, you should contact social services or the police.","paragraph5-ireland":"If a person responsible for safeguarding isn’t available and it’s an emergency situation, you should contact social services or the Garda.","paragraph6":"Of course, having concerns about someone is one thing, but what if a child or adult at risk discloses to you that they’re being abused? You may well find it difficult to know what to do – or say. So, let’s move on to look at that next.","paragraph6-ireland":"Under Irish law, if you’re what’s known as a <a data-id='mandated-person' class='glossary'>mandated person</a> because of your role or profession, then you must report directly to <a data-id='tusla' class='glossary'>Tusla</a> if you become aware that a child has been harmed or is at risk. It’s not enough to tell someone else, even if they’re normally responsible for safeguarding. <a data-id='entry026' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a> if you’d like to know more about mandated persons and their responsibilities.","paragraph7":"Of course, having concerns about someone is one thing, but what if a child or adult at risk discloses to you that they’re being abused? You may well find it difficult to know what to do – or say. So, let’s move on to look at that next."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"If you have a safeguarding concern, you should first contact a person responsible for safeguarding. If you’re unsure who’s the best person to contact, ask your line manager.","paragraph2":"If a person responsible for safeguarding is not available, and it’s an emergency, call the police on 999.","paragraph2-ireland":"If a person responsible for safeguarding is not available, and it’s an emergency, call the Garda.","paragraph3":"<strong>Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)</strong><br/>If you are concerned that someone is at risk of FGM, or that FGM may have been carried out, then you should contact a person responsible for safeguarding.","paragraph4":"If you’re a teacher or a regulated health or social care professional, and you discover that FGM appears to have been carried out on a girl under 18, then you <strong>must personally report it to the police</strong>. This duty only applies where the victim has disclosed the abuse to you, or you’ve seen visual evidence. It doesn’t apply to ‘at risk’ or suspected cases, or where the woman is 18 or over. In these cases, you should alert a person responsible for safeguarding.","paragraph5":"<strong>Radicalisation</strong><br/>If you feel someone is vulnerable to radicalisation, contact a person responsible for safeguarding, who will be able to decide on the best course of action."},"title":"Acting on concerns"},"sg-02-040-010":{"feedback":{"paragraph1":"OK, that didn’t go too well. You chose a <a data-id='leading-question' class='glossary'>leading question</a>, inviting Andy to agree with you. It was jokey, too, which can make it sound like you’re not bothered. Try something else. Which of the options might make Andy open up a little?","paragraph2":"Yes, the best first step is simply to show concern and invite Andy to explain what’s happened in his own words. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on.","paragraph3":"It’s not a good idea to presume the worst. Even if you’re right, it could cause a defensive reaction, like here. Try to find a question that invites Andy to explain things in his own words.","paragraph4":"This just made Andy feel self conscious. Try to find a question that puts him at ease."},"intro-text":{"paragraph1":"If someone discloses to you that they’re being abused, you may feel both angered and upset by what you’re hearing. So, how should you handle situations like this? No-one can give you a script, but there are a few simple dos and don’ts. Let’s work through an example to see how you get on."},"question-footer":{"text":"Choose what you think is the best way to do that."},"question-header":{"text":"Start by asking Andy about his injuries."},"question-option1-label":{"text":"“Ouch! Walked into a door again?”"},"question-option2-label":{"text":"“That looks painful! What happened?”"},"question-option3-label":{"text":"“Oh dear! Andy, I have to ask, has someone been hitting you?”"},"question-option4-label":{"text":"“Oh my God! You look dreadful! What on earth have you done?”"},"text1":{"paragraph1":"In this conversation, a member of staff has noticed that Andy, a 15 year old work placement student from a local school, has some nasty bruises. You can choose what the member of staff should say at each stage of the conversation."},"title":"Dealing with disclosures"},"sg-02-040-012":{"title":"Dealing with disclosures","text1":{"paragraph1":"In this conversation, a member of staff has noticed that Andy, a 15 year old work placement student from a local school, has some nasty bruises. You can choose what the member of staff should say at each stage of the conversation."},"question-header":{"text":"So, what would you say next?"},"question-option1-label":{"text":"“And you tried to protect your brother?”"},"question-option2-label":{"text":"“I’ll need your brother’s name, age and details of any injuries.”"},"question-option3-label":{"text":"“Are we talking about a bit of friendly ‘rough and tumble’?”"},"question-option4-label":{"text":"“What do you mean ‘having a go’?”"},"feedback":{"paragraph1":"It’s natural for us to make assumptions about what’s happened, but you’re likely to get it wrong until you know the facts. Have another go.","paragraph2":"While it’s good to get the facts, you don’t want to sound like you’re filling in a form. See if you can find a more conversational way to clarify what’s happened.","paragraph3":"If someone talks to you about abuse that they’ve suffered, it’s important not to belittle what they say. Take them seriously, and try to clarify the facts. Have another go.","paragraph4":"Good choice. It would be wrong to make assumptions, so it’s worth asking questions that clarify what’s happened. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on."}},"sg-02-040-014":{"title":"Dealing with disclosures","text1":{"paragraph1":"In this conversation, a member of staff has noticed that Andy, a 15 year old work placement student from a local school, has some nasty bruises. You can choose what the member of staff should say at each stage of the conversation."},"question-header":{"text":"So, what would you say next?"},"question-option1-label":{"text":"“Your father sounds like a nasty man. Does he hit you a lot?”"},"question-option2-label":{"text":"“That’s awful, what a horrible household to grow up in!”"},"question-option3-label":{"text":"“He shouldn’t have hit you. You were right to tell me about this.”"},"question-option4-label":{"text":"“Does he hit your mother too?”"},"feedback":{"paragraph1":"Try to avoid making negative comments about the abuser based on the little that you know. Instead, see if you can reassure Andy that he’s in the right.","paragraph2":"It’s easy to let your shock or distaste show through, but you should try to remain calm and receptive. Choose something constructive to say.","paragraph3":"That was the right thing to say – you reassured Andy that he’s doing the right thing. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on.","paragraph4":"You may be tempted to dig for more damning information, partly because it will help you to justify taking action. Try to resist the temptation and see if you can reassure Andy that he’s in the right."}},"sg-02-040-016":{"title":"Dealing with disclosures","text1":{"paragraph1":"In this conversation, a member of staff has noticed that Andy, a 15 year old work placement student from a local school, has some nasty bruises. You can choose what the member of staff should say at each stage of the conversation."},"question-header":{"text":"How should you respond to his request not to tell anyone, and to intervene yourself?"},"question-option1-label":{"text":"“I will have to report it, but don’t worry – it’ll be handled very discreetly, and you’ll be kept informed of the possible outcomes.”"},"question-option2-label":{"text":"“I’m not making any promises, but I’ll see what I can do.”"},"question-option3-label":{"text":"“I can’t get involved, I’m afraid. Why don’t you tell him how you feel?”"},"question-option4-label":{"text":"“OK, give me your father’s phone number and I’ll speak to him about his behaviour.”"},"feedback":{"paragraph1":"That was good. You avoided making promises you couldn’t keep, and Andy is clear what’s going to happen next. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on.","paragraph2":"While it’s important to avoid making promises you can’t keep, this is just too vague. It doesn’t make it clear to Andy that you will take action. Try again.","paragraph3":"It wouldn’t be right to leave Andy to fend for himself. Try again, and see if you can make it clear what you’re going to do.","paragraph4":"It would be wrong to try and sort out the situation yourself, or to keep a disclosure secret. Try again."},"outro-text":{"paragraph1":"OK, we’ll stop there. Select <strong>Retry</strong> if you’d like to explore some of the other responses. Select <strong>Continue</strong> when you’re ready to move on."}},"sg-02-040-020":{"title":"Disclosure dos & don’ts","text1":{"paragraph1":"So, what can we glean from the conversation with Andy? Well, we’re not suggesting that there’s always such a clear right and wrong thing to say. After all, every situation and individual is different. However, there are some general dos and don’ts for dealing with disclosures."},"table-cell1-1":{"text":"<strong>Dos</strong>"},"table-cell1-2":{"text":"<strong>Don’ts</strong>"},"table-cell2-1":{"text":"Try to remain calm and receptive when someone is disclosing to you that they are being abused."},"table-cell2-2":{"text":"As far as possible don’t allow your shock or distaste to show."},"table-cell3-1":{"text":"Listen and ask questions that help to clarify the facts."},"table-cell3-2":{"text":"Avoid asking <a data-id='leading-question' class='glossary'>leading questions</a>, making assumptions or probing for further information."},"table-cell4-1":{"text":"Make it clear that they were right to tell you."},"table-cell4-2":{"text":"And don’t play down the significance of what they’re saying."},"table-cell5-1":{"text":"Reassure them that they are not responsible for the abuse."},"table-cell5-2":{"text":"But avoid making negative comments about the abuser."},"table-cell6-1":{"text":"Finally, let them know that you will do what you can to help."},"table-cell6-2":{"text":"But don’t make promises you can’t keep, like agreeing to intervene or to keep information secret."}},"sg-02-040-030":{"title":"Taking action","text1":{"paragraph1":"If someone discloses to you that they’re being abused, it’s like receiving an <a data-id='sos' class='glossary'>SOS</a> signal. It demands your immediate attention and action. So, what should you do?","paragraph2":"The person’s immediate safety is the highest priority. So, if they’re injured, or in immediate danger, call the police or seek urgent medical attention.","paragraph2-ireland":"The person’s immediate safety is the highest priority. So, if they’re injured, or in immediate danger, call the Garda or seek urgent medical attention.","paragraph3":"Alert a person responsible for safeguarding and tell them everything. If it’s appropriate, they’ll take over responsibility for the situation and decide who to contact.","paragraph4":"Note down what you’ve been told, and any actions you’ve taken, making sure to keep the notes safe and secure.","paragraph5":"Remember: don’t try to investigate or sort out the problems yourself.","paragraph6-ireland":"As before, if you’re a <a data-id='mandated-person' class='glossary'>mandated person</a> and a child discloses to you that they’ve been harmed or that they’re at risk, then you must report this directly to <a data-id='tusla' class='glossary'>Tusla</a>.","paragraph7":"If you’d like to know more, just <a data-id='entry009,entry010' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a> or follow the Web Links available from the <strong>Toolkit</strong> on the course toolbar."}},"sg-02-050-010":{"title":"Confidentiality and data protection?","text1":{"paragraph1":"If someone tells you very personal and harrowing details about their lives, you may have moral or legal worries about passing this information on to others, or you may have more general worries about <a data-id='whistleblowing' class='glossary'>whistleblowing</a>. Select each of these worries in turn, and we’ll try to put your mind at rest. Select <strong>Continue</strong> when you’re ready to move on."},"option1-label":{"text":"Moral worries"},"option1-text":{"paragraph1":"In moral terms, we’d argue that the situation is very clear. Ensuring that someone is safe, and putting an end to abuse, is always the highest priority. So, even if you’ve made an unwise promise to keep the information secret, you should still report when someone is in danger – remember, the consequences of withholding the information could be far worse than breaking a promise."},"option2-label":{"text":"Legal worries"},"option2-text":{"paragraph1":"You may be worried that data protection law stops you from disclosing someone’s personal details under any circumstances, but that’s not the case. There are a few things to remember here:","paragraph2":"You can always pass someone’s <a data-id='personal-data' class='glossary'>personal data</a> on to others if they’ve given you permission to do so.","paragraph3":"If you don’t have permission, you can still legally pass on personal data – even <a data-id='sensitive-personal-data' class='glossary'>sensitive personal data</a> – provided it’s necessary to protect someone’s <a data-id='vital-interest' class='glossary'>vital interests</a>.","paragraph4":"Any personal information you handle must be relevant and accurate, and it must be kept secure."},"option3-label":{"text":"Whistleblowing worries"},"option3-text":{"paragraph1":"Depending on the situation, you might worry about raising the alarm. What if you’re wrong, for example, and just upset people? Could it affect your career prospects? The truth is, it does take some courage to speak up, but it’s vital that you do. Staying silent could leave a child or adult at risk exposed to abuse. And, if you were found to have endangered someone through inaction, it will raise inevitable questions about your judgement and competence."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"The bottom line is that privacy and discretion are immensely important but must never be a barrier to safety. As long as you provide all relevant details, but only to those people who need to know, you will have done the right thing morally, legally and professionally."}},"sg-02-060-010":{"title":"What happens next","text1":{"paragraph1":"Once you’ve reported a safeguarding issue, it will be taken up through the appropriate channels. Here’s an outline of what will typically happen next. When you’re ready, select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"The relevant external agencies will be involved, which may include social and health care services, and the police.","paragraph2":"The child or adult at risk will be given ongoing support throughout the process. In the case of peer on peer abuse, safeguarding staff will also consider the abuser’s welfare, and will proceed carefully and sensitively.","paragraph3":"Early in the process, a decision will be made on whether an internal investigation or disciplinary action is required. However, internal actions may be delayed in order to avoid compromising any official investigation.","paragraph4":"You will normally be kept informed of progress, but feel free to ask for an update at any time.","paragraph5":"If you, as the reporting member of staff, feel upset by what’s happened, don’t overlook your own wellbeing: ask for support and counselling."}},"sg-02-065-010":{"title":"Guidelines for remote teaching","text1":{"p1":"So far in this section, we’ve looked at a range of general safeguarding guidelines and procedures. But what about if you’re teaching remotely, for example via an online video platform? This can obviously blur the line between work and home, which has a number of safeguarding implications. Here are some key guidelines for remote teaching that we expect everyone to follow. Select <strong>Continue</strong> when you’re ready to move on."},"remote-teaching-guidelines-text":{"p1":"<strong>Your environment</strong>","p1-1":"When teaching remotely, you should be in a neutral area where nothing personal or inappropriate can be seen or heard in the background.","p2":"<strong>Platforms for teaching</strong>","p2-1":"Always make sure the platform that you are using – e.g. Zoom or Microsoft Teams – is signed in with your <em>work</em> account.","p3":"<strong>Contacting students</strong>","p3-1":"You should only contact students via their registered academic accounts, e.g. email, online video platform, MS Teams/Zoom/Skype.","p4":"<strong>Dress code</strong>","p4-1":"You should dress in appropriate day-to-day clothing to teach or interact with students via video platforms.","p5":"<strong>Reporting issues</strong>","p5-1":"You should report any disclosures of abuse, or concerns about students in terms of their safety, to a person responsible for safeguarding."}},"sg-02-070-010":{"title":"Summary","text1":{"paragraph1":"We’ve covered a lot in this section but there’s one thing we really want you to remember. If you have any concerns about a child or adult at risk, or if someone discloses to you that they’re being abused, then it’s your responsibility to alert a person responsible for safeguarding and tell them what you know.","paragraph2":"Of course, it’s one thing to learn about the dangers of abuse, and about responding to concerns and disclosures, but it’s quite another to apply that knowledge in the real world. So, in the next section we’re going to try and give you a sense of what it’s like to deal with real situations in a series of case study scenarios. In each case, we’ll be asking “what would you do?”","paragraph3":"Select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on to the next section now, or <strong>Home</strong> to return to the course menu."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"If you have a safeguarding concern, you should first contact a person responsible for safeguarding. If you’re unsure who’s the best person to contact, ask your line manager.","paragraph2":"If a person responsible for safeguarding is not available, and it’s an emergency, call the police on 999.","paragraph3":"<strong>Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)</strong><br/>If you are concerned that someone is at risk of FGM, or that FGM may have been carried out, then you should contact a person responsible for safeguarding.","paragraph4":"If you’re a teacher or a regulated health or social care professional, and you discover that FGM appears to have been carried out on a girl under 18, then you <strong>must personally report it to the police</strong>. This duty only applies where the victim has disclosed the abuse to you, or you’ve seen visual evidence. It doesn’t apply to ‘at risk’ or suspected cases, or where the woman is 18 or over. In these cases, you should alert a person responsible for safeguarding.","paragraph5":"<strong>Radicalisation</strong><br/>If you feel someone is vulnerable to radicalisation, contact a person responsible for safeguarding, who will be able to decide on the best course of action."}},"sg-03":{"description":"Try your hand at some realistic case studies.","title":"What would you do?"},"sg-03-000-010":{"title":"Introduction","text1":{"paragraph1":"In this section, you’ll take part in a series of case studies, set in a variety of workplaces. This will give you the chance to see how well you can apply what you’ve learnt to realistic circumstances.","paragraph2":"In each case we’ll describe a situation, and it’ll be down to you to decide on the best course of action. Once you’ve made your decision, we’ll provide feedback to help you understand all the issues involved.","paragraph3":"Select <strong>Continue</strong> when you’re ready to make a start."}},"sg-03-000-010-uni":{"title":"Introduction","text1":{"paragraph1":"In this section, you’ll take part in a series of case studies, set in a variety of situations. This will give you the chance to see how well you can apply what you’ve learnt to realistic circumstances.","paragraph2":"In each case we’ll describe a situation, and it’ll be down to you to decide on the best course of action. Once you’ve made your decision, we’ll provide feedback to help you understand all the issues involved.","paragraph3":"Select <strong>Continue</strong> when you’re ready to make a start."}},"sg-03-010-010":{"title":"Case Study Central","text1":{"paragraph1":"Here are the case studies you can use to practise your safeguarding skills. Select each case study in turn to review it, then try to choose the best course of action. Once you’ve completed all of the case studies, select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on."},"option1-label":{"text":"Amy & Cerys"},"option2-label":{"text":"Ambreen & Linda"},"option3-label":{"text":"Ben & Nigel"},"option4-label":{"text":"Tamir & Andreas"},"option5-label":{"text":"Emma & Peter"},"option6-label":{"text":"Paul & Mark"},"option7-label":{"text":"David & Anya"},"option8-label":{"text":"Ivor & Tivi"},"option9-label":{"text":"Jamal & Alison"},"option10-label":{"text":"Hannah & Deepak"},"option11-label":{"text":"Zack & George"}},"sg-03-010-010-uni":{"title":"Case Study Central","text1":{"paragraph1":"Here are the case studies you can use to practise your safeguarding skills. Select each case study in turn to review it, then try to choose the best course of action. Once you’ve completed all of the case studies, select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on."},"option1-label":{"text":"Amy"},"option2-label":{"text":"Ambreen"},"option3-label":{"text":"Ben"},"option4-label":{"text":"Tamir"},"option5-label":{"text":"Emma"},"option6-label":{"text":"Tom"},"option7-label":{"text":"David"},"option8-label":{"text":"Heather"},"option9-label":{"text":"Jamal"},"option10-label":{"text":"Hannah"},"option11-label":{"text":"Zack"}},"sg-03-010-020":{"title":"Amy & Cerys","text1":{"paragraph1":"Cerys is a team leader at a large supermarket. Amy, a 16 year old student at a local college, works part-time on her team. As they’re stock counting one evening, Amy mentions that she’s pregnant and wants information about a termination. She says she’s afraid of her boyfriend, who’s in a gang and has become abusive and controlling. She can’t turn to her mum as she’ll “go absolutely ballistic”."},"question1":{"question":"Amy feels trapped, so what should Cerys do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"If Cerys suspects that Amy is being sexually exploited by her boyfriend, she should call the police.","option1-ireland":"If Cerys suspects that Amy is being sexually exploited by her boyfriend, she should call the Garda.","option2":"Cerys should alert a person responsible for safeguarding. This is a safeguarding issue.","option3":"Cerys should talk to Amy’s mother to find out if she is being sufficiently supportive.","option4":"Cerys should explain the alternatives to termination.","option5":"Cerys should contact Amy’s friends to try and find out if she’s a victim of sexual exploitation."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, well done. That’s exactly what we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"Well done. That’s pretty close to what we’d recommend.","paragraph3":"That’s not really the course of action that we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"This may well be an urgent child protection issue, but at the very least, Amy needs some help and advice. Her boyfriend’s behaviour could amount to peer-on-peer abuse and might make the situation more urgent and serious, but Cerys shouldn’t try to investigate herself. She should alert a person responsible for safeguarding and tell them everything she knows. If Cerys feels that Amy is in immediate danger, or that she’s being sexually exploited, then she should call the police.","paragraph4-ireland":"This may well be an urgent child protection issue, but at the very least, Amy needs some help and advice. Her boyfriend’s behaviour could amount to peer-on-peer abuse and might make the situation more urgent and serious, but Cerys shouldn’t try to investigate herself. She should alert a person responsible for safeguarding and tell them everything she knows. If Cerys feels that Amy is in immediate danger, or that she’s being sexually exploited, then she should call the Garda."}},"sg-03-010-020-uni":{"title":"Amy","text1":{"paragraph1":"Amy, a student aged 16, tells you she’s pregnant and wants information about a termination. She says she’s afraid of her boyfriend, who’s in a gang and has become abusive and controlling. She can’t turn to her mum as she’ll go “absolutely ballistic”."},"question1":{"question":"Amy feels trapped, so what would you do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Call the police if Amy appears to be in immediate danger, or is the victim of sexual exploitation.","option2":"Alert a person responsible for safeguarding. This is a safeguarding issue.","option3":"Talk to Amy’s mother to find out if she is being sufficiently supportive.","option4":"Introduce Amy to our student support and welfare services.","option5":"Have a quiet chat with Amy’s friends to find out if there are any underlying problems behind her behaviour."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, well done. That’s exactly what we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"Well done. That’s pretty close to what we’d recommend.","paragraph3":"That’s not really the course of action that we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"This may well be an urgent child protection issue, but at the very least, Amy needs help and advice. Her boyfriend’s behaviour could amount to peer-on-peer abuse and might make the situation more urgent and serious, but you shouldn’t try to investigate this yourself. The most important thing to do is to alert a person responsible for safeguarding and tell them everything you know. If Amy seems to be in immediate danger, or it’s clear she’s being sexually exploited, then you should call the police.","paragraph5":"We’d recommend introducing Amy to our student support and welfare services, too. They can ensure she receives the advice she needs. Amy probably needs some guidance and support about keeping safe sexually, and the contraceptive options available to her."}},"sg-03-010-030":{"title":"Ambreen & Linda","text1":{"paragraph1":"Linda is a dentist and Ambreen, a 21 year old woman, has been one of her patients for the past three years. During a routine check-up, Linda notices that Ambreen appears agitated and upset. When she asks if anything’s the matter, Ambreen tells her that she thinks her parents are planning to take her 17 year old sister abroad to be married against her will. They tried to do this to her when she was 16; she ran away and has had no contact with them since."},"question1":{"question":"What should Linda do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm<strong>.","option1":"Alert a person responsible for safeguarding. This is a safeguarding issue.","option2":"Nothing, because Ambreen isn’t a child or an adult at risk.","option3":"Try to contact Ambreen’s parents to discuss the situation.","option4":"Explain to Ambreen that her parents are free to follow their own culture’s traditions, including forced marriages.","option5":"If the situation is very urgent, contact the local authority, the police or the Forced Marriage Unit directly.","option5-ireland":"If the situation is very urgent, contact the Garda."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, that’s the action we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"We’d agree with most of your responses there.","paragraph3":"That’s not really what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"Linda should definitely alert a person responsible for safeguarding and tell them everything she knows. Even though Ambreen herself is not a child or adult at risk, her sister is, and could be in need of help.","paragraph5":"And if Linda can’t contact a person responsible for safeguarding for any reason, and she believes the situation warrants it, she should contact the relevant authorities herself. <a data-id='entry013' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a> if you’d like to know more."}},"sg-03-010-030-uni":{"title":"Ambreen","text1":{"paragraph1":"Ambreen, a 20 year old student tells you she thinks her parents are planning to take her 17 year old sister abroad to be married against her will. They tried to do this to her when she was 16; she ran away and has had no contact with her parents since."},"question1":{"question":"What would you do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm<strong>.","option1":"Alert a person responsible for safeguarding. This is a safeguarding issue.","option2":"Nothing, because Ambreen isn’t a child or an adult at risk.","option3":"Try to contact Ambreen’s parents to discuss the situation.","option4":"Explain to Ambreen that her parents are free to follow their own culture’s traditions, including forced marriages.","option5":"If the situation is very urgent, contact the local authority, the police or the Forced Marriage Unit directly."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, that’s the action we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"We’d agree with most of your responses there.","paragraph3":"That’s not really what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"You should definitely alert a person responsible for safeguarding and tell them everything you know. Even though Ambreen herself is not a child or adult at risk, her sister is, and could be in need of help.","paragraph5":"And if you can’t contact a person responsible for safeguarding for any reason, and you believe the situation warrants it, you should contact the relevant authorities yourself. <a data-id='entry013' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a> if you’d like to know more."}},"sg-03-010-040":{"title":"Ben & Nigel","text1":{"paragraph1":"Nigel works at a day care centre for people with disabilities. For the third time in less than a month, Ben, a 34 year old with Down’s Syndrome, asks Nigel to lend him some money for lunch. He lives with his sister and tells Nigel that he doesn’t like to ask her for money as she can be aggressive and violent towards him and her two children."},"question1":{"question":"What do you think Nigel should do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Alert a person responsible for safeguarding, especially if Ben suggests he or his sister’s children are in danger.","option2":"Ask Ben directly if his sister is abusing her children.","option3":"Call the police.","option3-ireland":"Call the Garda.","option4":"Organise a whip-round to buy Ben lunch."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, we’d agree with that.","paragraph2":"That’s close to what we were thinking.","paragraph3":"That’s not really what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"This is potentially a safeguarding issue, depending on the level of aggression and violence of the sister. And, if Ben is too frightened to ask for money for food, he may well be suffering from neglect. Nigel should contact a person responsible for safeguarding to discuss his concerns."}},"sg-03-010-040-uni":{"title":"Ben","text1":{"paragraph1":"For the third time in less than a month, Ben, a 34 year old student with cerebral palsy, asks you to lend him some money for lunch. He lives with his sister and tells you he doesn’t like to ask her for money as she can be aggressive and violent towards him and her two children."},"question1":{"question":"What would you do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Alert a person responsible for safeguarding, especially if Ben suggests he or his sister’s children are in danger.","option2":"Refer Ben to our student support and welfare services.","option3":"Ask Ben directly if his sister is abusing her children.","option4":"Call the police.","option5":"Organise a whip-round to buy Ben lunch."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, we’d agree with that.","paragraph2":"That’s close to what we were thinking.","paragraph3":"That’s not really what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"This is potentially a safeguarding issue, depending on the level of aggression and violence of the sister. And, if Ben is too frightened to ask for money for food, he may well be suffering from neglect. If you’re in any doubt, you should contact a person responsible for safeguarding to discuss your concerns.","paragraph5":"Our student support and welfare services may be able to clarify the extent of the problem, but they’ll also be able to ensure that Ben is getting all the financial support he’s entitled to."}},"sg-03-010-050":{"title":"Tamir & Andreas","text1":{"paragraph1":"Andreas works as a foreman for a large construction company. One of his team, Tamir, is a 17 year old apprentice who’s been with the team for six months. Tamir was easy to work with at first, but recently he’s become withdrawn and moody. When Andreas tries to talk to Tamir he reacts angrily and rants about conflicts in the Middle East. His speech is littered with religious and extremist comments. Tamir has clearly changed, and Andreas fears that he has been radicalised."},"question1":{"question":"What should he do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Andreas should contact a person responsible for safeguarding and discuss Tamir’s behaviour.","option2":"Andreas should quiz Tamir about his religious beliefs and try to find out where he gets his extreme ideas from.","option3":"Andreas should immediately contact the police and explain his concerns.","option3-ireland":"Andreas should immediately contact the Garda and explain his concerns.","option4":"Andreas should speak to Tamir’s friends and family, to try and gain more evidence before taking action."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, that’s exactly what we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"That’s close to what we’d recommend.","paragraph3":"That’s not what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"Radicalisation isn’t just a safeguarding issue, but a person responsible for safeguarding will be able to decide on the best course of action. This is likely to involve contacting the police, who’ll coordinate a multi-agency response, known as <a data-id='channel' class='glossary'>Channel</a>, to assess whether Tamir is at risk, and provide the necessary support. <a data-id='entry007,entry008' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a> if you’d like to know more.","paragraph4-ireland":"Radicalisation isn’t just a safeguarding issue, but a person responsible for safeguarding will be able to decide on the best course of action. This is likely to involve contacting the Garda, who’ll coordinate a multi-agency response. <a data-id='entry007,entry008' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a> if you’d like to know more.","paragraph5":"Andreas should only consider contacting the police directly if a person responsible for safeguarding isn’t available and it’s an emergency situation. Whenever possible, issues should be reported to a person responsible for safeguarding, as they’ll know how best to proceed.","paragraph5-ireland":"Andreas should only contact external agencies directly if it’s an emergency, or if he’s a <a data-id='mandated-person' class='glossary'>mandated person</a> under the Children First Act and has reasonable grounds for concern. In general, issues should be reported to a person responsible for safeguarding first, as they’ll know how best to proceed.","paragraph6":"Andreas shouldn’t be tempted to pry or investigate issues himself. That’s best left to people who have received specialist training."}},"sg-03-010-050-uni":{"title":"Tamir","text1":{"paragraph1":"Tamir, who’s a young university student, has recently become withdrawn and moody. When you try to talk to him, he reacts angrily and rants about conflicts in the Middle East. Others tell you that Tamir has recently been making extremist comments."},"question1":{"question":"What would you do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Contact a person responsible for safeguarding and discuss Tamir’s behaviour.","option2":"Quiz Tamir about his religious beliefs and try to find out where he gets his extreme ideas from.","option3":"Immediately contact the police and explain your concerns.","option4":"Speak to Tamir’s friends and family, to try and gain more evidence before taking action."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, that’s exactly what we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"That’s close to what we’d recommend.","paragraph3":"That’s not what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"Radicalisation isn’t just a safeguarding issue, but a person responsible for safeguarding will be able to decide on the best course of action. This is likely to involve contacting the police, who’ll coordinate a multi-agency response, known as <a data-id='channel' class='glossary'>Channel</a>, to assess whether Tamir is at risk, and provide the necessary support. <a data-id='entry007,entry008' class='ask-the-expert'>Ask the Expert</a> if you’d like to know more.","paragraph5":"You should only ever contact the police yourself if a person responsible for safeguarding isn’t available and it’s an emergency situation. Whenever possible, report issues to a person responsible for safeguarding, as they’ll know how best to proceed.","paragraph6":"As ever, don’t feel tempted to pry or investigate issues yourself. That’s best left to people who have received specialist training."}},"sg-03-010-060":{"title":"Emma & Peter","text1":{"paragraph1":"Peter works as a lecturer at a college. At 9:30 pm on Saturday evening he receives a text message from Emma, a 28 year old female student with learning difficulties. She tells him that she’s been beaten up by her partner and thrown out of the house without money or clothes."},"question1":{"question":"What should Peter do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Inform a person responsible for safeguarding of the situation.","option2":"Explain to Emma that it would not be appropriate for him to take any action.","option3":"Collect Emma and offer to let her stay at his place.","option4":"Encourage Emma to call the police and report the assault.","option4-ireland":"Encourage Emma to call the Garda and report the assault.","option5":"Reflect on why Emma has his mobile number!"},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, well done. That’s the action we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"That’s pretty close to the action we’d recommend.","paragraph3":"That’s not what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"The first priority is to make sure that Emma is safe. It sounds as though a crime has been committed so Peter should encourage Emma to call the police, or collect enough details to call them himself.","paragraph4-ireland":"The first priority is to make sure that Emma is safe. It sounds as though a crime has been committed so Peter should encourage Emma to call the Garda, or collect enough details to call them himself.","paragraph5":"Peter should let a person responsible for safeguarding know about the situation as soon as possible.","paragraph6":"Finally, there is a broader issue here, which is about maintaining a professional relationship with children and adults at risk. In this particular case, Emma shouldn’t really have Peter’s personal mobile number."}},"sg-03-010-060-uni":{"title":"Emma","text1":{"paragraph1":"It’s 9:30 pm on Saturday evening. You receive a text message from Emma, a 28 year old female student with learning difficulties, telling you she’s been beaten up by her partner and thrown out of the house without money or clothes."},"question1":{"question":"What would you do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Inform a person responsible for safeguarding of the situation.","option2":"Explain to Emma that it would not be appropriate for you to take any action.","option3":"Collect Emma and offer to let her stay at your place.","option4":"Encourage Emma to call the police and report the assault.","option5":"Reflect on why Emma has your mobile number!"},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, well done. That’s the action we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"That’s pretty close to the action we’d recommend.","paragraph3":"That’s not what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"The first priority is to make sure that Emma is safe. It sounds as though a crime has been committed so you should encourage Emma to call the police, or collect enough details to call them yourself.","paragraph5":"You should let a person responsible for safeguarding know about the situation as soon as it’s convenient. If you need to contact someone very urgently, you should check our internal guidelines and procedures for details of out of hours cover.","paragraph6":"Finally, there is a broader issue here, which is about maintaining a professional relationship with students. In this particular case, Emma shouldn’t really have a member of staff’s personal mobile number."}},"sg-03-010-070":{"title":"Paul & Mark","text1":{"paragraph1":"Mark works on reception at an alcohol and drug addiction support centre. He notices that Paul – a 53 year old who’s a regular visitor to the centre – is unusually agitated. When Mark asks him if everything is okay, Paul rambles incoherently and seems very anxious."},"question1":{"question":"What should Mark do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Contact a person responsible for safeguarding if he feels that Paul could be at risk.","option2":"Tell Paul to go home and come back when he’s feeling better.","option3":"Take steps to assess Paul’s mental health.","option4":"Take Paul back to his home and see if there’s anyone there who can look after him.","option5":"Call the police as Paul appears to be at immediate risk.","option5-ireland":"Call the Garda as Paul appears to be at immediate risk."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, exactly! Let’s go through the options.","paragraph2":"Nearly. Let’s go through the options.","paragraph3":"Not really. Let’s go through the options.","paragraph4":"Firstly, this situation justifies a safeguarding response. Paul is an adult at risk, and he’s clearly in some distress.","paragraph5":"It doesn’t appear to be an emergency, so there’s no need to call the police.","paragraph5-ireland":"It doesn’t appear to be an emergency, so there’s no need to call the Garda.","paragraph6":"And it wouldn’t be appropriate to try and diagnose Paul’s condition, or to simply send him home."}},"sg-03-010-070-uni":{"title":"Tom","text1":{"paragraph1":"Tom, a mature student with mental health problems, tells you he’s not getting along with other students in his group and that he feels threatened and intimidated by them. He has discussed this situation with his tutor but nothing has been done about it. He tells you he’s very unhappy and is considering dropping his course and returning to live with his parents, where he feels safe."},"question1":{"question":"What would you do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Contact a person responsible for safeguarding, especially if Tom seems in real distress, or seems at risk of harming himself.","option2":"Ask Tom who the main culprits are in his group, and offer to speak to them.","option3":"Refer Tom to our student support and welfare services.","option4":"Offer to talk to Tom’s tutor, as group dynamics falls within the tutor’s responsibility.","option5":"Encourage Tom to snap out of it and stand up for himself."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, that’s exactly what we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"That’s close to what we’d recommend.","paragraph3":"That’s not what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"This could be a straightforward social problem but it’s possible that Tom’s a victim of peer-on-peer abuse. If you feel that Tom could be at risk, mentally or physically, you should certainly contact a person responsible for safeguarding.","paragraph5":"It makes sense to refer Tom to our student support and welfare services, if he’s happy for you to do so. They’ll be able to organise a counselling assessment if appropriate.","paragraph6":"And finally, while issues with group dynamics fall within the tutor’s responsibility, this is something that safeguarding and student support staff should pursue, in agreement with Tom."}},"sg-03-010-080":{"title":"David & Anya","text1":{"paragraph1":"Anya works as a physiotherapist at a local hospital. For the past month, she’s been treating David, a 17 year old college student, who’s recovering from a sports injury. David first moved to this country when he was 14 and has been living with his foster mother since then. However, he tells Anya that his funding will stop when he turns 18 in six months’ time, and his foster mother has said he’ll have to find somewhere else to live then."},"question1":{"question":"What should Anya do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Alert a person responsible for safeguarding immediately as David is an emergency safeguarding case.","option2":"Contact a person responsible for safeguarding for advice if she’s unsure about what to do.","option3":"Refer David to social services for housing guidance.","option4":"Call the police – David’s foster mother might have broken the law.","option4-ireland":"Call the Garda – David’s foster mother might have broken the law.","option5":"Tell David he can stay with her for a short while."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, well done. That’s exactly what we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"Well done. That’s pretty close to what we’d recommend.","paragraph3":"That’s not really the course of action that we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"This isn’t an emergency, but Anya can certainly contact a person responsible for safeguarding if she’s unsure about the correct course of action.","paragraph5":"What she should do is refer David to social services. They can provide guidance on housing issues, and they’ll ensure David gets the support he needs."}},"sg-03-010-080-uni":{"title":"David","text1":{"paragraph1":"David, a 17 year old student, asks you about independent accommodation. He’s been living with his foster mother since his arrival in the UK, aged 14. His foster mother has told him his funding will stop when he turns 18 in six months’ time and he’ll have to find somewhere else to live."},"question1":{"question":"What would you do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Alert a person responsible for safeguarding immediately as David is an emergency safeguarding case.","option2":"Contact a person responsible for safeguarding for advice if you’re unsure about what you should do.","option3":"Refer David to our student support and welfare services for housing guidance.","option4":"Call the police – David’s foster mother might have broken the law.","option5":"Tell David he can stay with you for a short while."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, well done. That’s exactly what we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"Well done. That’s pretty close to what we’d recommend.","paragraph3":"That’s not really the course of action that we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"This isn’t an emergency, but you can certainly contact a person responsible for safeguarding if you’re unsure about the correct course of action.","paragraph5":"What you should do is refer David to our student support and welfare services. They can provide guidance on housing issues, and they’ll ensure David gets the support he needs."}},"sg-03-010-090":{"title":"Ivor & Tivi","text1":{"paragraph1":"Tivi works in the maintenance department at a housing company, and has just arrived at a tenant’s home to replace a leaking tap. The tenant is Ivor, who’s in his 80s and lives on his own. From the moment Tivi enters the house, he notices that Ivor doesn’t seem well: he’s very thin and frail and seems barely able to move around. What’s more, the house is cold and unkempt, with rubbish overflowing from the bins, unwashed dishes in the sink, and a nasty smell in the air."},"question1":{"question":"What should Tivi do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Get on with fixing the tap – Ivor’s an adult so the state of his health and home is his own business.","option2":"Contact a person responsible for safeguarding – this is potentially a serious safeguarding issue.","option3":"Call the police – it looks like someone is abusing Ivor.","option3-ireland":"Call the Garda – it looks like someone is abusing Ivor.","option4":"Contact social services if necessary, so that they can assess the situation and take any necessary action.","option5":"Try to contact relatives or acquaintances of Ivor to let them know that he needs help."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, that’s the action we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"We’d agree with most of your responses there.","paragraph3":"That’s not really what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"While there’s no evidence anyone is abusing Ivor, he’s clearly unwell and struggling to look after himself, so this is potentially a serious safeguarding issue. Tivi should notify the person responsible for safeguarding or, if this isn’t possible, social services. However, he shouldn’t be tempted to try to take matters into his own hands: that’s a job for safeguarding specialists."}},"sg-03-010-090-uni":{"title":"Heather","text1":{"paragraph1":"A colleague tells you he thinks a 17-year old student called Heather has ‘a bit of a crush on him’ and shows you some email messages that Heather has sent to his personal email address."},"question1":{"question":"What would you do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Tell him not to worry. He should be flattered.","option2":"Advise him not to give out personal contact details in future to avoid issues like this.","option3":"Call the police.","option4":"Contact a person responsible for safeguarding if you’re at all unsure about what to do.","option5":"Recommend he talks to his line manager and Heather’s personal tutor."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, that’s the action we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"We’d agree with most of your responses there.","paragraph3":"That’s not really what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"If Heather is emailing your colleague using his personal email address, then it raises questions about why he’s chosen to make this sort of private communication possible.","paragraph5":"As ever, if you’re unsure about the action you should take, contact a person responsible for safeguarding.","paragraph6":"Your colleague should explain the situation to his line manager and Heather’s personal tutor. Heather will need support to address her behaviour."}},"sg-03-010-100":{"title":"Jamal & Alison","text1":{"paragraph1":"Alison works as an education inspector and is in the process of inspecting a local college. During her visit to the kitchens, she sees Jamal, one of the chefs, grab a female student around the waist and upper arm to pull her away from an oven door that has swung open. He mutters something about saving her from a nasty burn."},"question1":{"question":"What should Alison do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Contact a person responsible for safeguarding to ensure that Jamal’s behaviour is monitored more closely in future.","option2":"Recommend that Jamal is no longer allowed to work with female students.","option3":"Make sure that everyone is safe and unhurt.","option4":"Focus first on the Health & Safety implications, rather than the safeguarding issues."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, we’d agree with that.","paragraph2":"That’s close to what we were thinking.","paragraph3":"That’s not really what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"Safety is always the first priority, so Alison should focus on making sure that everyone is unhurt and out of harm’s way.","paragraph5":"On the face of it, Jamal’s actions were fully justified. This isn’t so much a safeguarding issue as a health and safety incident."}},"sg-03-010-100-uni":{"title":"Jamal","text1":{"paragraph1":"On a visit to one of the university kitchens you see Jamal, one of the chefs, grab a female student around the waist and upper arm to pull her away from an oven door that had swung open. He mutters something about saving her from a nasty burn."},"question1":{"question":"What would you do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Contact a person responsible for safeguarding to ensure that Jamal’s behaviour is monitored more closely in future.","option2":"Recommend to HR that Jamal is no longer allowed to work with female students.","option3":"Make sure that everyone is safe and unhurt.","option4":"Focus first on the Health & Safety implications, rather than the safeguarding issues.","option5":"Refer the student to our student support and welfare services."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, we’d agree with that.","paragraph2":"That’s close to what we were thinking.","paragraph3":"That’s not really what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"Safety is always the first priority, so it’s important to ensure that everyone is unhurt and out of harm’s way.","paragraph5":"On the face of it, Jamal’s actions were fully justified. This isn’t so much a safeguarding issue as a health and safety incident."}},"sg-03-010-110":{"title":"Hannah & Deepak","text1":{"paragraph1":"Deepak works as an instructor at an outdoor activity centre and is looking after a group of schoolchildren on a residential visit. During lunch, he notices that Hannah, a 15 year old pupil, is sharing sexually explicit photographs on her phone with some of her classmates."},"question1":{"question":"What should he do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Call Hannah’s parents or carers and explain what she’s doing.","option2":"Report the incident to a person responsible for safeguarding.","option3":"Ask Hannah to show him the photographs she’s been showing to others.","option4":"Ensure that Hannah’s school is informed so that they can take appropriate action."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, that’s exactly what we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"That’s close to what we’d recommend.","paragraph3":"That’s not what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"A person responsible for safeguarding can help Deepak decide how to respond to this incident. In this case, Hannah’s school has the duty of care, so will need to be notified.","paragraph5":"Sexting is unlawful, and once the school are notified about the incident, they will deal with it according to their own procedures. Hannah may well be suspended until they’ve reached a decision."}},"sg-03-010-110-uni":{"title":"Hannah","text1":{"paragraph1":"As you’re having lunch, you notice a group of students at a nearby table laughing over a laptop. You can see they’re on a social media website and are egging each other on to send increasingly passionate proclamations of love to Hannah, a disabled student with muscular dystrophy."},"question1":{"question":"What would you do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Confiscate the laptop and store it somewhere secure, so the messages can’t be deleted.","option2":"Report the incident to a person responsible for safeguarding.","option3":"Contact Hannah to make sure she knows the messages aren’t real.","option4":"Speak to the students to let them know that their behaviour is unacceptable.","option5":"Log in to the social media site to see if you can establish exactly what messages have been sent to Hannah."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, that’s exactly what we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"That’s close to what we’d recommend.","paragraph3":"That’s not what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"The most important thing is to notify a person responsible for safeguarding – they’ll know how best to respond to incidents like this. You should also consider speaking to the students to let them know that their behaviour amounts to peer-on-peer abuse and is unacceptable."}},"sg-03-010-120":{"title":"Zack & George","text1":{"paragraph1":"George works as a childcare assistant at a day nursery. One of his colleagues tells him over lunch that she’s concerned about Zack, one of the toddlers in her group. She’s noticed that Zack’s often poorly dressed, has an unpleasant odour and complains about being hungry. However, she knows Zack’s parents and feels awkward about “making a fuss”."},"question1":{"question":"What do you think George should do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Advise her to report her concerns to a person responsible for safeguarding.","option2":"Find out who Zack’s parents or carers are, and assess whether they are taking proper care of him.","option3":"If necessary, report the matter to a person responsible for safeguarding himself.","option4":"This is an emergency, so he should call the police.","option4-ireland":"This is an emergency, so he should call the Garda.","option5":"Advise her to do nothing as other staff who work with the group are bound to be aware of the situation."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, well done. That’s the action we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"That’s pretty close to the action we’d recommend.","paragraph3":"That’s not what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"George’s colleague may know Zack’s parents, but her first priority has to be the well-being of their child. If she has concerns, she should report them to a person responsible for safeguarding, so that the appropriate action can be taken.","paragraph5":"And if she won’t do this, George shouldn’t simply hope that someone else will. He needs to take responsibility for the matter and contact the person responsible for safeguarding himself, otherwise Zack may end up slipping through the safeguarding net."}},"sg-03-010-120-uni":{"title":"Zack","text1":{"paragraph1":"A colleague mentions to you that she’s concerned about Zack, a first year student in one of her groups who has <a data-id='asd' class='glossary'>ASD</a>. Over the last few weeks, he’s been arriving for lectures looking dirty and poorly dressed, while his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic. Apart from mentioning it to you, she hasn’t taken any action."},"question1":{"question":"What would you do?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Recommend she has a quiet word with Zack’s tutor to find out if anything’s already being done.","option2":"Find out who Zack’s parents or carers are, and let them know about the situation.","option3":"Suggest she contacts a person responsible for safeguarding for further advice.","option4":"This is an emergency, she should call the police if she hasn’t done so already.","option5":"Advise her to do nothing as Zack’s tutor is bound to be aware of the situation."},"text2":{"paragraph1":"Yes, well done. That’s the action we’d recommend.","paragraph2":"That’s pretty close to the action we’d recommend.","paragraph3":"That’s not what we’d recommend.","paragraph4":"Zack’s tutor is best placed to notice potential safeguarding issues like this, and may already have taken action. However, it’s important not to assume that this is the case.","paragraph5":"A person responsible for safeguarding can provide further advice. If your colleague is unwilling to take action, you should contact a person responsible for safeguarding yourself, and explain what you’ve heard."}},"sg-03-020-010":{"title":"Summary","text1":{"paragraph1":"In this section, you’ve practised making safeguarding decisions in a number of realistic case study scenarios. We hope that this has given you some confidence to take the appropriate action if you’re ever faced with a similar situation.","paragraph2":"In the next section, we’ll look at the policies and guidelines we’ve put in place to help safeguard children and adults at risk. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on to the next section now, or <strong>Home</strong> to return to the course menu.","paragraph3":"In the next section, you’ll be able to test your knowledge of what we’ve covered in this course. Select <strong>Home</strong> to return to the course menu."}},"sg-03-020-010-uni":{"title":"Summary","text1":{"paragraph1":"In this section, you’ve practised making safeguarding decisions in a number of realistic case study scenarios. We hope that this has given you some confidence to take the appropriate action if you’re ever faced with a similar situation.","paragraph2":"In the next section, we’ll look at the policies and guidelines we’ve put in place to help safeguard children and adults at risk. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on to the next section now, or <strong>Home</strong> to return to the course menu.","paragraph3":"In the next section, you’ll be able to test your knowledge of what we’ve covered in this course. Select <strong>Home</strong> to return to the course menu."}},"sg-04":{"description":"Find out about the policies and guidelines we’ve put in place to help safeguard children and adults at risk.","title":"Our policies & guidelines"},"sg-05":{"description":"Check your understanding of what we’ve covered in this course.","title":"Test your knowledge"},"sg-quiz-01-010-010":{"question1":{"question":"What is the definition of a ‘child’ in the context of safeguarding?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"A person who is incapable of looking after themselves.","option2":"Someone who is still living at home with their parents or carers.","option3":"A person who is under 18 years old.","option4":"A person who is under 15 years old.","option5":"Anyone who is not an ‘adult at risk’."}},"sg-quiz-01-010-011":{"question1":{"question":"Which of the people listed here would be considered a child in the context of safeguarding?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Paul is a new-born baby weighing in at a healthy 9lb 3oz!","option2":"Greg is 19 years old and is training to be a dental nurse.","option3":"Nahid is 17 years old. She is visiting from Iran to choose a university.","option4":"Olivia is 27 and has severe learning difficulties.","option5":"John is 44 and has an anxiety disorder. He looks after himself and doesn’t often need extra support."}},"sg-quiz-01-010-020":{"question1":{"question":"What is the definition of an ‘adult at risk’ in the context of safeguarding?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"A person who is over 65 years old.","option2":"A person other than a child who has needs for care and support and is experiencing, or is at risk of, abuse or neglect and is unable to protect themselves.","option3":"Any person aged 18 years or over.","option4":"A disabled person of any age.","option5":"A person between the ages of 18 and 34, who is fit and healthy."}},"sg-quiz-01-010-021":{"question1":{"question":"Which of the people listed here is likely to be an ‘adult at risk’ in the context of safeguarding?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Ronan is 19 years old and a keen mountain climber.","option2":"Hannah is 21 and is going through a period of severe depression. She has harmed herself on a couple of occasions.","option3":"Peter is 17 years old. He recently broke his shoulder playing rugby, but is now on the mend.","option4":"Sharon is 37 years old. She has a serious drug addiction problem and has booked herself into a clinic.","option5":"Lorraine is 64 and has allowed herself to become overweight and unfit over the last few years."}},"sg-quiz-01-010-030":{"question-header":{"text":"How well can you recognise different forms of abuse?"},"question-footer":{"text":"Match each form of abuse shown here to the correct description, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>."},"drag-item1":{"label":"Physical abuse"},"drag-item2":{"label":"Emotional abuse"},"drag-item3":{"label":"Sexual abuse"},"drag-item4":{"label":"Neglect"},"drag-item5":{"label":"Radicalisation"},"drop-label1":{"text":"Hurting a child or adult at risk or causing them bodily harm."},"drop-label2":{"text":"Failing to meet the basic physical or psychological needs of a child or adult at risk."},"drop-label3":{"text":"Maltreatment of a child or adult at risk by making them feel worthless, for example."},"drop-label4":{"text":"Forcing or enticing a child or adult at risk to take part in sexual activities."},"drop-label5":{"text":"The process though which someone is encouraged or persuaded to adopt an ideology that supports terrorism."}},"sg-quiz-01-010-040":{"question1":{"question":"Which of these statements about abuse do you agree with?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Disabled people are more likely to become victims of abuse.","option2":"Children are always safe in groups.","option3":"Women never sexually abuse children.","option4":"We can’t really know the full extent of the abuse of children and adults at risk."}},"sg-quiz-01-010-050":{"question1":{"question":"Gill has noticed that a child she sees most days, often appears to be poorly dressed and undernourished. She’s not sure whether this is a safeguarding issue, but what do you think?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"It sounds like the child may be being radicalised.","option2":"This could well be a case of neglect.","option3":"This is not a safeguarding issue as there’s no sign of abuse.","option4":"The most likely explanation is that the child is experiencing online abuse."}},"sg-quiz-01-010-060":{"question1":{"question":"Which of these statements about safeguarding and mental health do you agree with?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select Confirm.","option1":"While mental health isn’t just a safeguarding issue, it can be a factor – just like physical health.","option2":"Experiencing abuse and neglect can negatively affect a person’s mental health and wellbeing.","option3":"People with mental health conditions are less likely to experience abuse or neglect.","option4":"If you know that a child or adult at risk is having difficulties with their mental health, it’s important to ensure they get support."}},"sg-quiz-01-010-070":{"question1":{"question":"What do you think safeguarding actually means in practical terms?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Protecting children and adults at risk who are in danger of being harmed.","option2":"Secretly investigating anyone you suspect of abuse or neglect.","option3":"Ensuring that children and adults at risk know where to get help should they ever need it.","option4":"Creating an environment in which even the most vulnerable get the chance to develop and explore what life has to offer."}},"sg-quiz-02-010-010":{"question1":{"question":"Which of these groups would you say share some responsibility for the safety of the most vulnerable in society?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Their parents or carers.","option2":"The emergency services.","option3":"Teachers and lecturers.","option4":"Friends, neighbours and colleagues.","option5":"Social services and health service personnel."}},"sg-quiz-02-010-011":{"question1":{"question":"Who do you think shares some responsibility for the wellbeing of children and adults at risk?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Complete strangers and passers-by who happen to see something that concerns them.","option2":"The police and the fire and rescue services.","option2-ireland":"The Garda and the fire and rescue services.","option3":"Doctors, care staff and others who work in the health and care sectors.","option4":"Teachers and lecturers.","option5":"Family members."}},"sg-quiz-02-010-020":{"question1":{"question":"What should you do if you have concerns about the wellbeing of a child or adult at risk?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Contact a person responsible for safeguarding and inform them of your concerns.","option2":"Ask a passer-by to get an unbiased opinion.","option3":"Wait until you’re absolutely sure your concerns are well-founded.","option4":"Investigate the case yourself to find out the extent of any possible abuse."}},"sg-quiz-02-010-030":{"question1":{"question":"If someone starts to tell you that they’re being abused, how should you react?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Stop them immediately and ask them to call a person responsible for safeguarding.","option2":"Try to remain calm and receptive.","option3":"Ask searching questions to uncover the full extent of the abuse.","option4":"Reassure the person that they were right to tell you, and that they’re not responsible for the abuse.","option5":"Agree to intervene and talk to the abuser on their behalf."}},"sg-quiz-02-010-031":{"question1":{"question":"If someone starts to tell you that they’re being abused, how should you react? ","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Listen and ask questions that help to clarify the facts.","option2":"Try to put them at their ease by downplaying the significance of what they’re saying.","option3":"Agree to keep everything they tell you secret.","option4":"Let them know that you will do what you can to help them.","option5":"Tell them that you’re shocked and repulsed by what they’re saying."}},"sg-quiz-02-010-040":{"question1":{"question":"If someone discloses to you that they’re being abused, what action should you take?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Make sure that they’re safe, and seek medical attention if required.","option2":"Alert a person responsible for safeguarding.","option3":"Destroy any notes you may have made, to keep in line with data protection law.","option4":"Investigate the situation, to make sure they’re telling the truth."}},"sg-quiz-02-010-041":{"question1":{"question":"If someone discloses to you that they’re being abused, what action should you take?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Prioritise their safety, and call the police if they’re in immediate danger.","option1-ireland":"Prioritise their safety, and call the Garda if they’re in immediate danger.","option2":"Alert a person responsible for safeguarding.","option3":"Make notes about what you’ve been told, and keep the notes safe and secure.","option4":"Investigate what they’ve told you, to make sure their story adds up."}},"sg-quiz-02-010-050":{"question1":{"question":"Under what circumstances does data protection law allow you to pass on personal information about an individual?","instruction":"Choose you answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"When the individual gives you their permission to pass on their information.","option2":"Whenever the individual in question is a child or adult at risk.","option3":"Whenever the individual in question is a responsible adult.","option4":"When failing to pass on the individual’s information might endanger them or others."}},"sg-quiz-02-010-051":{"question1":{"question":"Macy’s after some advice. Someone’s just told her that they’re being abused, but she’s unsure whether she should pass this information on without permission. What advice would you give?","instruction":"Choose you answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Even if Macy has promised to keep the information secret, she should still report it.","option2":"Under data protection legislation, Macy cannot pass the information on to anyone else without the person’s explicit permission.","option3":"If Macy has made notes about the disclosure, she should ensure these are kept safe and secure.","option4":"The consequences of withholding the information could be far worse than breaking a promise."}},"sg-quiz-02-010-060":{"question1":{"question":"Which of the following are potential signs of abuse?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Regularly wearing inadequate and/or dirty clothing.","option2":"Inappropriate sexualised or risky behaviour.","option3":"Very relaxed and laid back attitude.","option4":"Unexplained bruising, burns or bite marks."}},"sg-quiz-02-010-061":{"question1":{"question":"Which of the following are potential signs of abuse?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Loss of weight, resulting in a very thin and gaunt appearance.","option2":"Suddenly becoming more introverted.","option3":"Always being very punctual and polite.","option4":"Becoming very intolerant or offensive towards others."}},"sg-quiz-02-010-070":{"question1":{"instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Giving first aid to a student involved in an accident, when no one else is around.","option2":"Arranging a private revision session at a student’s flat.","option3":"Giving a personal phone number to a student.","option4":"Tapping a student on the shoulder in a busy corridor.","question":"Which of these forms of social or physical contact between staff and students runs the risk of being unprofessional, at the very least?"}},"sg-quiz-02-010-071":{"question1":{"question":"Which of these situations are likely to be considered unprofessional, at the very least? ","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"A fire safety officer carefully lifting a child so they can get a better view of a fire engine during an educational school visit.","option2":"A teacher making jokey remarks about a child they know, including some slightly sexual references.","option3":"A member of staff giving an adult at risk and their carer a lift home.","option4":"Shaking hands with a school child who has won a prize."}},"sg-quiz-02-010-080":{"question1":{"question":"Which of these is the best description of depression?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Recurrent physical and emotional symptoms following a shocking event or a long-term trauma.","option2":"A sustained negative feeling or mood that interferes with everyday life.","option3":"A condition that makes it difficult to know what’s real.","option4":"Repeated and intrusive thoughts or behaviours cause distress."}},"sg-quiz-02-010-081":{"question1":{"question":"Which of these is the best description of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD? ","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Recurrent physical and emotional symptoms following a shocking event or a long-term trauma.","option2":"A sustained negative feeling or mood that interferes with everyday life.","option3":"A condition that makes it difficult to know what’s real.","option4":"Repeated and intrusive thoughts or behaviours cause distress."}}}