Use non-blaming language when recording or discussing safeguarding concerns
Victim-blaming versus neutral record Neutral language records constraint and exact words without implying responsibility. But they kept going back, so it cannot be that serious. Your line Returning can be part of fear, dependency, coercion, or lack of safe options. I will record the concern and route it. Treating behavior that seems inconsistent as proof nothing happened. It keeps attention on risk and control rather than judging coping behavior. What phrase should replace "attention-seeking"? Use a factual description: "sought adult support four times after the incident" or "said they felt unsafe." Describe the behavior and words, not a motive you…
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