Chapter
Empowerment
People being supported and encouraged to make their own decisions.
Prevention
Better to take action before harm occurs.
Proportionality
The least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented.
Protection
Support and representation for those in greatest need.
Partnership
Local solutions through services working together with their communities. Communities have a part to play in preventing, detecting and reporting neglect.
Accountability
Accountability and transparency in delivering safeguarding