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Child Protection - A Quick Guide to Procedures

This quick guide is designed to advise on the most appropriate action to be taken if you suspect abuse outside of the sport of judo, for example by a child’s family or in their community.

If concerned about a child
 

Report your concern to the person with designated for Child Protection.

 
 

Record what the child has said or what has been seen. With dates and times if possible. Copies of this report must be forwarded to Social Services within 24 hrs.

If you are concerned about the parent/carer -

Inform the Social Services or Police who will advise on who should contact the parents or carers

Report the matter to


BJA Child Protection Officer

CONFIDENTIALITY ON A NEED TO KNOW BASIS MUST BE MAINTAINED UNTIL THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION IS RELEASED

Don’t delay in reporting your concerns.

 

The below guide is designed to advise on the most appropriate action to be taken if you suspect abuse, serious poor practice or breach of the code of ethics where incidents alleged to have been committed by a BJA Member/Staff Member/Volunteer at a judo class or event.

If concerned about the behaviour of a colleague.

If it is serious poor practice or a breach of the Code of Ethics.

 

If it is considered to be possible abuse.

Report concerns to the person designated responsible for Child Protection who must then ensure the safety of the children and refer to Social Services who may involve the Police. Inform the BJA Child Protection Officer.

If concern relates to the person designated responsible for Child Protection - refer the matter to the BJA Child Protection Officer who will notify the Social Services. Delays in notifying the correct authorities put children at risk.

If you are unable to contact the BJA Child Protection Officer report your concerns to the Police or Social Services and inform the BJA Child Protection Officer at the earliest opportunity.

The BJA Child Protection Officer will investigate the allegation and will apply the Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures accordingly .

The BJA Child Protection Officer (CPO) will make an initial recommendation to the Chairman of the BJA Complaints & Conduct Commission whether a member should be suspended pending the outcome of any investigations /disciplinary procedures. The Chairman of the BJA Complaints & Conduct Commission will follow the CPO recommendations unless the recommendations are deemed unlawful or against the laws of natural justice.

 

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