Standard Eight: Reporting and Response
Overview: Mandatory reporting is a requirement for all those engaged in the work of WAGGGS. Global Team members are aware of their duty to report and must promptly report any current or historical safeguarding concerns12 related to the actual or potential harm or abuse of children and young people at WAGGGS, any
safeguarding concerns involving vulnerable adults within the WAGGGS Global Team, or any situation suggesting a breach of this policy.
Processes are in place to effectively receive and respond to any concern either directly or indirectly related to the work of WAGGGS and/or Member Organisations. Processes are also in place to respond to disclosures of abuse not related to WAGGGS or MOs but have been reported to a Global Team member. Records are kept on a global register and key principles are followed when responding to reports.
12 Safeguarding Concern: a feeling or worry that a person may be at risk of harm, or may have been harmed.