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An adult at risk is defined as an individual aged 18 years and over who has needs for care and support.
Safeguarding adults is defined as protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.
People and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, while at the same time making sure that the adult’s wellbeing is promoted including where appropriate, having regard to their views and wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding any action.
This must recognise that adults sometimes have complex interpersonal relationships and may be ambivalent, unclear or unrealistic about their personal circumstances.
The Club will not tolerate physical abuse including assault, sexual abuse indecent exposure, sexual harassment, inappropriate touching, or innuendo, psychological abuse, humiliation, blaming, controlling intimidation, coercion, harassment, verbal abuse, cyber bulling, isolation unreasonable and unjustified withdrawal of services, or supportive networks.
Discriminatory abuse including forms of harassment, slurs or similar treatment because of race, gender and or gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion.
It is not the responsibility of those working in or playing bowls to make judgements as to whether or not abuse is occurring or to assess mental capacity. It is however part of their duty of care on any concerns about an adult’s welfare related to their own observations or things they have been told. The adult concerned should be advised that the question surrounding their welfare is best referred to a Safeguarding Officer for support. If they do not give their permission to do so, their views should be respected but guidance should be sought from a Safeguarding Officer without mentioning any details which would identify the individual concerned.
No one in sport and physical activity, whether they are a volunteer, participant, spectator, should ever have to worry about abuse or harassment.