LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)is supportingAnn Craft TrustduringNationalSafeguarding Adults Weekto help organisations prevent abuse and create safer cultures through this year's theme: 'Prevention: Act Before Abuse'.
DBS supports employers to make safer recruitment decisions by processing and issuing criminal record checks and bymaintainingthe Adults' and Children's Barred Lists. Barred Lists are records of people notpermittedto work in a regulated activity with children and/or vulnerable adults.
The Ann Craft Trust- which is hosting Safeguarding Adults Week from 17to21 November -is a leading UK authority supporting organisations to safeguard adults and young people at risk.
DBS' focus during Safeguarding Adults Week is to help organisations understand when DBS checks arerequired, what 'regulated activity'is, how to access free checks for eligible volunteers, and the application process.Throughout the week,DBS will be sharing guidance and resourceson:
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different levelsof DBS checks (Basic, Standard, Enhanced, and Enhanced with Barred List(s) checks)
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which roles require DBS checks and what regulated activity with adults at risk means
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how volunteers can access free DBS checks and what counts as voluntary work
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how to use the DBS Update Service to keep certificates current
Activitiesprovidedby Ann Craft Trustinclude freeonline seminarsand an in-personSafeguarding Adults Conferenceon Wednesday 19 November. Throughout the week, the Ann Craft Trust will explore a different safeguarding theme each day:
Monday- Change the Conversation: focusing on proactive intervention and creating safer environments that actively work to prevent abuse
Tuesday- Prevention in Practice: examining the role of leadership, good governance, values-basedrecruitmentand meaningful training
Wednesday- Creating Empowering Environments: exploring trauma-informed approaches through empathy, co-production and positive risk-taking
Thursday- Trust Your Instincts: building courage and resilience to speak out, with tools to develop supportive safeguarding cultures
Friday- Celebrate the Safer Cultures:showcasingexamples of good practice and success stories
DBS isalsohosting a series of free online workshops across England during Safeguarding Adults Week. DBS Outreach Advisers will explain the role of DBS, including understanding DBS checks and role eligibility, what regulated activity means, the legal duty to refer, and the process for making a barring referral.Find out more.
Susie Blamire, Associate Director Strategic Lead for Safeguarding forthe Disclosure and Barring Service, said:
DBS performs a critical role in helping protect the most vulnerable. We support employers to make safer recruitment decisions informed by ourdifferent levelsof DBS checks and by barring individuals who pose a risk to vulnerable groups from working in certain roles.
Prevention must be at the heart of safeguarding, and safer recruitment is a key part of that. We are pleased to support the Ann Craft Trust's Safeguarding Adults Week and encourage organisations to understand DBS check eligibility. Knowing when and which checks are required, and how volunteers can access free checks are all essential steps in preventing harm."
Stuart Sale, CEO of the Ann Craft Trust, said:
The DBS is a crucial organisation when it comes to safeguarding, and particularly when we think about prevention.The Ann Craft Trust is proud of the longstanding relationship we have had with the DBS, overanumber ofyears, and are delighted that they have once again prioritised Safeguarding Adults Week in their calendar withanumber offantastic events.Welook forward to continuing working with DBS to ensure that safeguardingremainsapriority for any organisation thatcomes into contact withadults."
DBS Regional Outreach Advisers provide year-round free support to organisations across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The team can help organisations understand DBS check eligibility and the legal duty to refer. They also provide tailored training and workshops. For more information,visit theDBS Regional Outreach serviceor contactdbsregionaloutreach@dbs.gov.uk.
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