8.4 Safeguarding Disclosures Unrelated to WAGGGS or Member Organisations
Explanation | It is possible that individuals may disclose instances of harm and abuse that do not relate to WAGGGS or MO activities. For example, a disclosure could relate to abuse someone experiences at the hands of someone at school, a relative or someone they do not know. These instances may also be historical, one-off or recurring, and can be intentional or accidental disclosures |
Reporting | WAGGGS has a duty of care to report this information to the MO Safeguarding Focal Point or other appropriate staff members or volunteer, or a parent/ trusted guardian (if known) to ensure the survivor 15 can receive appropriate support. |
Response | When responding to harm or abuse that is not related to WAGGGS or MOs in any way details of the disclosure should be recorded and reported to the relevant WAGGGS or MO Safeguarding Focal Point (SFP) or Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). The DSL and/or SFP will review the details of the concern and where it is risk assessed as safe and appropriate to do so, will contact the Survivor and direct them to the most appropriate support services. |
15 Survivor - Applicable to any individual who has experienced or been targeted by abuse, violence, exploitation, or neglect. The terms ‘victim’ and ‘survivor’ can be used interchangeably. ‘Victim’ is a term often used in the legal and medical sectors. ‘Survivor’ is the term generally preferred in the psychological and social support sectors because it implies resilience.