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SAFEGUARDING-BASICS5 MIN READ

Receive A Disclosure Without Taking Over

Use calm disclosure responses that support without investigating

Leah L Youth participant 1 Open 2 Pace 3 Route Disclosure Leah waits until everyone leaves the workshop and says, "My stepdad comes into my room. I hate it." She is watching your face more than your words. The first 60 seconds can either keep the door open or teach her that adults panic, interrogate, or promise secrecy. Care, slow down, reflect back A good response gives attention, does not rush details, reflects the child language, and explains the next safeguarding step. Support is not investigation. Leah: "I should not have said that." What do you say first? Leah says,…

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