The AUA believes that it is always unacceptable for a child, young person or vulnerable adult to experience abuse of any kind and recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults by a commitment to practice which protects them.
We recognise that:
The purpose of this policy statement is:
This policy applies to all staff and volunteers working on behalf of AUA.
We will seek to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults by:
If you have a concern that a child, young person or vulnerable adult may be experiencing, or may be at risk of, harm: