SAFEGUARDING POLICY

The Safeguarding Manager or Focal Point shall: ● Ensure implementation of the policy by providing advice and guidance on the application of this policy and monitoring its application. [...] ● Provide assistance in the complaint resolution process by designating an internal investigatory committee to review the complaint, or obtaining, where necessary, the services of an external investigator, establishing the terms of reference for the investigation, and advising the parties of the outcome of the investigation. [...] The approach to awareness shall be at the discretion of APHRC and may include in-person training, online training and placement of posters across the places of business. [...] On an annual basis, employees of APHRC may be required to confirm that: a) They are aware of the existence and operation of the Safeguarding procedures provided by APHRC to prevent, detect and respond to discrimination, sexual and other forms of harassment, abuse, exploitation and harm of all people. [...] 8.0 MONITORING AND REVIEW OF POLICY There will be continuous monitoring, annual reporting of the risks and review of the effectiveness of safeguarding measures.