This flowchart provides guidance on how to report concerns over someone’s safety and welfare.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You must take action if you have any concerns about someone’s safety or welfare. Through following the steps below you can prevent someone from being exploited and help them to access support and protection.
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If someone is in immediate danger contact the emergency services on 999 Guidance to help you decide if someone is in immediate danger |
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If you are concerned that someone is being radicalised you will need to contact the police Guidance for contacting the police about radicalisation concerns |
If you are not concerned that someone is being radicalised please follow the steps below |
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Consider making a safeguarding referral The steps below apply to people who are at risk of harm, or who have been harmed, within the geographical boundaries of Devon County Council. |
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| If you are concerned about a child (aged under 18) | If you are concerned about an adult (aged 18 and over) | |||||
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| Consider which parts of this threshold tool best reflect their needs | Consider if they meet the legal threshold for referral | |||||
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Mostly level 1-2 needs Requires Early Help Support Visit the Early Help website for further information
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Mostly level 3-4 needs Contact 0345 155 1071 for a MASH consultation If appropriate complete MASH referral form |
Requires referral into Devon Adult’s Services Safeguarding Hub. Please complete a referral form Alternatively contact Care Direct on 0345 155 007
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If your concerns relate to child sexual exploitation you may also need to make a MACSE submission |
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Once you have made a safeguarding referral (or have decided that it is not appropriate to do so) please submit an information report to the police. This will allow you to share information (including information about other victims and suspected perpetrators) that you would not include in a safeguarding referral. |
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