Safeguarding Policy and Procedure - 1. Purpose of this Policy

In cases where the appropriate course of action is not immediately apparent, WCMC will draw appropriately from relevant internal and external expertise to properly identify and assess the risks and benefits of different options and to help define the actions that may be needed to help protect the rights and interests of the person(s) concerned. [...] Our approach to reducing the risk of harm and abuse 7.1 WCMC will take a proactive approach to recognising the signs and symptoms of harm and abuse in any of the categories included in this policy. [...] To this end, we ensure that relevant contracts and project documents reserve for us the rights to terminate the relevant relationship with immediate effect in the event that the relevant party (or any of their employees, subcontractors or suppliers) is alleged or found to have been engaging in any of the exploitative or abusive acts or behaviours covered by this policy. [...] Routine reports to the Board will be limited to a description of the number and type of matters raised and their outcomes, which will allow the Board to monitor the frequency and types of issues arising, seek assurance that they are being adequately dealt with under existing systems, ask any pertinent questions and consider what, if any, changes need to be made to the organisation’s overarching ar. [...] be guided by relevant internal and expertise as to the most appropriate means of engagement, in light of the particular needs and preferences of the person(s) concerned III.