It is acknowledged that very emotive feelings may: a) be generated by a suspicion/discovery/disclosure that a member of staff is, or may be abusing a child or young person, may b) raise further concerns among other staff members or volunteers, including c) the difficulties inherent in reporting such matters. 13.6.3 Consequently, Coral Leisure, Tuam recognise that there may be circumstances where individual Staff members of Coral Leisure, Tuam; children and young people feel that they are unable to raise concerns or suspicions regarding alleged incidents of abuse within Coral Leisure, Tuam and its environment, because they believe or have a reasonable doubt that these concerns or suspicions would not be taken seriously or dealt with adequately. However, it is important to remember that the safety and welfare of the child or young person is paramount always over any other consideration and accordingly, any suspicion/discovery/disclosure should be reported immediately and without delay. 13.6.4 Accordingly, Coral Leisure, Tuam shall: remind all members of Coral Leisure, Tuam Staff that, in accordance with their statutory obligation, they have a legal duty and moral obligation to raise their concerns or suspicions with the appropriate authorities where they believe that a child or young person is being abused or is at serious risk of harm. fully support and protect any member of Coral Leisure, Tuam Staff who, in good faith, reports his or her concern that a colleague is, or may be abusing a child or young person. remind Coral Leisure, Tuam Staff of the legal protection accorded to them under the Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, 1998 13.6.5 If individual Staff members of Coral Leisure, Tuam; children and young people feel that they are unable to raise concerns or suspicions directly through the Coral Leisure, Tuam Designated Liaison Person or in their absence, the Deputy Designated Liaison Person, they should report their concerns/suspicions directly with the statutory authorities namely TUSLA and A Garda Siochana. 14.0 Guidelines for Sports Leaders Sports Leaders have an important role to play in promoting good practice in children’s sport. They should have as their first priority the children’s safety and enjoyment of the sport. The Sports Leaders’ success should not be evaluated by performance or results of competition. They should enjoy a sense of achievement and pleasure through their work with young people. After undertaking appropriate education and training within the club or organisation, Sports Leaders will be well prepared to operate in a safe sporting environment
It is acknowledged that very emotive feelings may: a) be generated by a suspicion/discovery/disclosure that a member of staff is, or may be abusing a child or young person, may b) raise further concerns among other staff members or volunteers, including c) the difficulties inherent in reporting such matters. 13.6.3 Consequently, Coral Leisure, Tuam recognise that there may be circumstances where individual Staff members of Coral Leisure, Tuam; children and young people feel that they are unable to raise concerns or suspicions regarding alleged incidents of abuse within Coral Leisure, Tuam and its environment, because they believe or have a reasonable doubt that these concerns or suspicions would not be taken seriously or dealt with adequately. However, it is important to remember that the safety and welfare of the child or young person is paramount always over any other consideration and accordingly, any suspicion/discovery/disclosure should be reported immediately and without delay. 13.6.4 Accordingly, Coral Leisure, Tuam shall: remind all members of Coral Leisure, Tuam Staff that, in accordance with their statutory obligation, they have a legal duty and moral obligation to raise their concerns or suspicions with the appropriate authorities where they believe that a child or young person is being abused or is at serious risk of harm. fully support and protect any member of Coral Leisure, Tuam Staff who, in good faith, reports his or her concern that a colleague is, or may be abusing a child or young person. remind Coral Leisure, Tuam Staff of the legal protection accorded to them under the Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, 1998 13.6.5 If individual Staff members of Coral Leisure, Tuam; children and young people feel that they are unable to raise concerns or suspicions directly through the Coral Leisure, Tuam Designated Liaison Person or in their absence, the Deputy Designated Liaison Person, they should report their concerns/suspicions directly with the statutory authorities namely TUSLA and A Garda Siochana. 14.0 Guidelines for Sports Leaders Sports Leaders have an important role to play in promoting good practice in children’s sport. They should have as their first priority the children’s safety and enjoyment of the sport. The Sports Leaders’ success should not be evaluated by performance or results of competition. They should enjoy a sense of achievement and pleasure through their work with young people. After undertaking appropriate education and training within the club or organisation, Sports Leaders will be well prepared to operate in a safe sporting environment
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