Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Safeguarding is about protecting vulnerable people from harm. Regardless of their age, gender, disability, race or any other characteristic and promoting the prevention of impairment. It covers everything an organisation can do to keep vulnerable people safe, including minimising the risk of harm and accidents.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard young and vulnerable people in the borough and work in partnership with a range of organisations to achieve this.
Our Policy and Procedure for the Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults covers employees, councillors, volunteers and contractors. It enables them to have a better understanding of their role and what they can do if they have concerns.
Please note: this policy is for Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council staff only - if you are a member of the public with a safeguarding concern, please use the contacts below to raise your concern.
Policy and Procedure for the Safeguarding of Children and Adults - March 2022(PDF) [782 kb]
If someone tells you that they or someone else is being abused, or if you suspect that someone has been/is being abused or drawn into extremism or terrorism, this needs to be reported as a matter of urgency.
If you think a child or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, you must call 999 for the Police. If you think a crime has taken place, you can call the Police on 101.
To report your concerns about a child or young person go to the Hampshire County Council Childrens Services webpage.
To report your concerns about a vulnerable adult go to the Hampshire County Council Adult Services webpage.
Modern slavery is a safeguarding issue. It is very complex and can take many forms including:
The council has committed to detecting and eradicating modern slavery in the borough and has adopted a Modern Slavery Transparency Statement (PDF)[543kb].
See below for information on modern slavery and the work of the Modern Slavery Partnership for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and other useful links:
The Modern Slavery Partnership for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Stop the Traffik
Modern Slavery UK
The Medaille Trust
Working in partnership with the police, county council and community organisations, we aim to stop individuals becoming or supporting terrorists. This is done by building stronger, safer communities who feel empowered to reject extremism and terrorism in all its forms. This work is called Prevent and is part of the national counter terrorism strategy.
Prevent is the name given to a national strategy which aims to stop people from becoming violent extremists or supporting terrorism.
Channel is the process that supports people at risk of being drawn towards terrorism or violent extremism.
All forms of extremism
Prevent aims to deal with all forms of extremism including Far Right racist extremism, animal rights extremism and religious extremism.
By raising your concerns and making a referral, you can help someone who you believe is at risk of radicalisation get support, and can prevent them becoming involved in potentially violent activities, long before any criminal activity occurs.
Signs of possible radicalisation
Making a referral
You can speak to your supervisor or Prevent lead about any concerns, or contact one of the numbers below or in an emergency call the police on 999.
Location | Children | Adults |
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Portsmouth | 0845 6710271
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02392 688613 |
Isle of Wight | 01983 814545
|
01983 814980 |
Southampton | 02380 833336
|
02380 833303 |
Hampshire | 0300 5551384 | 0300 5551386 |
Service | Telephone |
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Hampshire Children's Services | 0300 5551384 |
Hampshire Adult Services | 0300 5551386 |
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline | 0800 800 5000 |
ChildLine | 0800 1111 |
Elder Abuse Response Helpline | 0808 8088141 |
Anti-Terrorism Hotline | 0800 789321 |
Crimestoppers | 0800 555111 |
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