Safeguarding Policy

Voices for Change Domestic Abuse Advocacy UK

Voices for Change Domestic Abuse Advocacy UK is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing, dignity, and protection of all individuals engaging with workshops, events, advocacy discussions, educational content, and community activities.

The organisation recognises that adults and children affected by domestic abuse, coercive control, trauma, and emotional harm may be vulnerable and require safe, respectful, and trauma-informed environments.

Our Safeguarding Commitment

Voices for Change aims to:

  • provide emotionally safe and respectful spaces

  • promote trauma-informed practice

  • respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns

  • encourage dignity, empowerment, and non-judgement

  • maintain professional boundaries and ethical conduct

  • signpost individuals to appropriate specialist services where needed

Safeguarding Concerns

Safeguarding concerns may arise where there is reason to believe that:

  • a child is at risk of harm

  • a vulnerable adult is experiencing abuse or neglect

  • there is risk of serious harm to self or others

  • criminal activity or immediate danger is disclosed

Where appropriate, concerns may be reported to relevant safeguarding authorities, emergency services, or specialist agencies.

Confidentiality and Safety

Voices for Change respects privacy and confidentiality wherever possible. However, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed where:

  • safeguarding concerns arise

  • there is immediate risk of harm

  • disclosure is required by law

Participants are encouraged not to share highly sensitive personal information within public group settings.

Workshop and Community Safety

All participants are expected to:

  • communicate respectfully

  • avoid abusive, discriminatory, or harmful behaviour

  • respect the wellbeing and boundaries of others

  • contribute to maintaining safe and supportive environments

Voices for Change reserves the right to remove individuals whose behaviour compromises the safety or wellbeing of others.

Scope of Support

Voices for Change provides advocacy, awareness, education, wellbeing discussions, and signposting support only. The organisation does not replace emergency safeguarding services, crisis intervention teams, healthcare providers, or statutory agencies.