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It’s important to have a clear set of guidelines to make sure your organisation deals with safeguarding children and vulnerable adults effectively. |
Safeguarding Children
Download the Sunderland Safeguarding Children Board Model Policy Framework Document to help you write your policy
The Sunderland Safeguarding Children Board Website is the one stop shop for all child protection information in Sunderland.
Worried about a child?
If you have concerns about the safety or welfare of a child or young person you cannot make a referral from this website, you must contact the Initial Response Team on 0191 566 1500, or the Out of Hours contact number which is 0191 528 9110. In an emergency, or the child is in danger, you must call the Police on 0845 6043043. For further information on "What to do if you are worried a child is being abused" click here
Other helpful resources include:
Safeguarding Adults
Adults most at risk of abuse are those individuals aged 18 years and over who may be unable to:
- take care of themselves
- speak out for themselves
- protect themselves against abuse or exploitation
Sunderland's Safeguarding Adults Website is the one stop shop for all safeguarding adult information in Sunderland. Click the link to go directly there or use the quick links below to get directly to the document you need.
Download the Sunderland Safeguarding Adults Guidance to Adapt for your Organisation
Other Sunderland Safeguarding Adults resources include:
What should you do if you have concerns that someone may be at risk of abuse?
You may be concerned about someone, whether or not you know them well. Someone may tell you something that has happened to them you may see or hear something happening to someone that makes you feel uneasy or uncomfortable. If you have concerns please contact Sunderland Safeguarding Adults on 0191 566 1736 for further advice or information
Not sure if you need to seek child protection or safeguarding adult information? Download this guide |
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