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Flowchart
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| Concerns about a child or vulnerable adult's welfare | Concern about an adult involved in the church | |
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| Do not discuss with the child, child's parent or carer, or the adult involved. Make notes of what has actually been said. Do not express an opinion. | ||
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| Discuss with Child Protection Officer | ||
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| Is this a Child Protection Issue? | ||
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Still have concerns Child Protection Officer discusses with Vicar or other appropriate person if Vicar absent |
No longer have concerns No further child protection action required |
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| Still have concerns | Consider if there is anyone available to offer support which would be helpful | |
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| Child Protection Officer speaks to Social Services, or if Social Services unavailable, speaks to the Police | ||
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Name of Child Protection Officer ................................................ Contact Number ................................................ Nearest Social Services Office ................................................ Nearest Police Station ................................................ |
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