What you might see in club Unexplained absences or lateness Children and young people attending club when ill rather than staying at home; Children and young people who are constantly tired, on edge and unable to concentrate Children and young people whose behavior and personality changes dramatically; Children and young people who become quiet and withdrawn and have difficulty in developing positive peer relations; Children and young people displaying disruptive behavior or acting out violent thoughts with little empathy for victims; Children and young people who are no trouble at all. What we can do Staff can create an environment which both promotes their belief and commitment that domestic abuse is not acceptable, and that they are willing to discuss and challenge it. For many victims, the club might be the one place that they visit without their abusive partner. and ChildLine Parentline Worcestershire’s Forum Against 0808 800 5000 0800 11 11; 0808 800 2222; Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (WFADSA) 24 hr. helpline: 0800 980 3331, website: West Mercia Constabulary - Police Domestic Abuse Units 101. Staffs can support individual children and young people by: Introducing a philosophy that domestic abuse is unacceptable; Responding to disclosures and potential child protection concerns; recognising that domestic abuse and forced marriage may be a child protection concern; policies and procedures must include domestic abuse; Advice for clubs on receiving notification of a Domestic Abuse incident Club action On receiving this information, the DSL should: Log the information and keep the record alongside other information/concerns that the club has on this child/family, with all other confidential records in a secure place. Inform any staff of notification on a to know’ only basis ‘need Monitor children/young persons behavior in club and should concerns arise which may be attributed to the impact of the incident, consult with Social Care through the Access Centre as the concerns may be significant and lead to new safeguarding action, or to seek advice on how to proceed. Provide appropriate support for child, if required do not question children/young people about the – incident. Respect the child's decision on whether or not they wish to discuss the situation. Provide appropriate support for e.g. helpline number (0800 980 3331) or website if asked – address: If in doubt, consult with either the Access Centre (01905 768054) Evenings and weekends 01905 768020
What you might see in club Unexplained absences or lateness Children and young people attending club when ill rather than staying at home; Children and young people who are constantly tired, on edge and unable to concentrate Children and young people whose behavior and personality changes dramatically; Children and young people who become quiet and withdrawn and have difficulty in developing positive peer relations; Children and young people displaying disruptive behavior or acting out violent thoughts with little empathy for victims; Children and young people who are no trouble at all. What we can do Staff can create an environment which both promotes their belief and commitment that domestic abuse is not acceptable, and that they are willing to discuss and challenge it. For many victims, the club might be the one place that they visit without their abusive partner. 0808 800 5000 and ChildLine 0800 11 11; Parentline 0808 800 2222; Worcestershire’s Forum Against Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (WFADSA) 24 hr. helpline: 0800 980 3331, website: West Mercia Constabulary - Police Domestic Abuse Units 101. Staffs can support individual children and young people by: Introducing a philosophy that domestic abuse is unacceptable; Responding to disclosures and potential child protection concerns; recognising that domestic abuse and forced marriage may be a child protection concern; policies and procedures must include domestic abuse; Advice for clubs on receiving notification of a Domestic Abuse incident Club action On receiving this information, the DSL should: Log the information and keep the record alongside other information/concerns that the club has on this child/family, with all other confidential records in a secure place. Inform any staff of notification on a ‘need to know’ only basis Monitor children/young persons behavior in club and should concerns arise which may be attributed to the impact of the incident, consult with Social Care through the Access Centre as the concerns may be significant and lead to new safeguarding action, or to seek advice on how to proceed. Provide appropriate support for child, if required – do not question children/young people about the incident. Respect the child's decision on whether or not they wish to discuss the situation. Provide appropriate support for if asked – e.g. helpline number (0800 980 3331) or website address: If in doubt, consult with either the Access Centre (01905 768054) Evenings and weekends 01905 768020
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