{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW168911075 BCX0\u0022\u003EManaging a safeguarding case can be difficult, and it might have an impact on many people.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW168911075 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW28680118 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW28680118 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW28680118 BCX0\u0022\u003ESupport for young people, parents and carers\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW28680118 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe UK HQ Safeguarding Team may create a support plan for victims and young people directly impacted, together with their parents and carers, as appropriate. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYoung People, parents and carers might feel upset or not understand the absence of the suspended volunteer. The UK HQ Safeguarding Team will advise you on what\u2019s appropriate to share with them, and what\u2019s the best way to do this.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/supporting-young-people/mental-health/\u0022 title=\u0022Mental health\u0022\u003EMental Health webpage\u003C/a\u003E to find information on how to support young people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW151498485 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW151498485 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW151498485 BCX0\u0022\u003ESupport for Lead Volunteers \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW151498485 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDistrict and County/Area/Region (Scotland) Lead Volunteers have the support of the UK HQ Safeguarding Team at all stages of the suspension process. You can seek their advice anytime you need.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can also contact your Lead Volunteer to ask for support and a lending ear. They might already be aware of the case and be able to advise you. You might not be able to share details of the case, but you can talk about how you\u2019re feeling and ask for support.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf there\u2019s a Volunteer Safeguarding Lead in your District or County, you can share some of your Safeguarding responsibilities with them. They have safeguarding experience and knowledge that can help you. You can consider having them as the Situation Manager for the case.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can talk about your experience of managing the suspension with other people, however sharing details should be limited to respect the suspended volunteer\u2019s right to privacy. Please contact the UK HQ Safeguarding Team to get advice on what you can share.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019d like additional support with your mental health and wellbeing, contact your GP or get \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.mind.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esupport from Mind\u003C/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERegister to the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/events/safeguarding-learning-for-lead-volunteers/\u0022\u003ESafeguarding learning for Lead Volunteers\u003C/a\u003E if you\u2019d like to learn more about managing safeguarding concerns. At this online session you\u2019ll get guidance directly from senior volunteer and the UKHQ Safeguarding Team.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW266897165 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW266897165 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW266897165 BCX0\u0022\u003ESupport for the suspended volunteer \u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW266897165 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW266897165 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou must offer a liaison person to the suspended volunteer. The liaison person provides a listening ear, so the volunteer doesn\u2019t feel completely disconnected from Scouts during the suspension. You\u2019ll find more information about the liaison person on \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/supporting-a-person-under-suspension/\u0022 title=\u0022Supporting a person under suspension\u0022\u003ESupporting a person under suspension\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW228182500 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW228182500 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW228182500 BCX0\u0022\u003ESupport for Team Members\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW228182500 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESafeguarding cases can have a big impact on the volunteer team. Even though you can\u2019t share much information on what\u2019s happening, you can offer them an opportunity talk about how they\u2019re feeling and suggest they reach out to their Team Leader or Lead Volunteer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could signpost to \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.mind.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMind\u003C/a\u003E if people need more support with how they\u2019re feeling and their mental health. \u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW228182500 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW228182500 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW228182500 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW228182500 BCX0\u0022\u003ECheck the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-for-safeguarding-reasons/tips-for-managing-the-impact-of-the-suspension/\u0022 title=\u0022Tips for managing the impact of the suspension\u0022\u003ETips for managing the impact of the suspension\u003C/a\u003E for more information.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW228182500 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW228182500 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPage last reviewed:\u003C/strong\u003E November 2025\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"prev":{"link":"/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-for-safeguarding-reasons/tips-for-managing-the-impact-of-the-suspension/","title":"Tips for managing the impact of the suspension"},"next":{"link":"/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-for-safeguarding-reasons/suspension-outcomes/","title":"Suspension outcomes"},"allParts":[{"link":"/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-for-safeguarding-reasons/understand-suspensions-for-safeguarding-reasons/","title":"Understand suspensions for safeguarding reasons"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-for-safeguarding-reasons/stages-and-timelines/","title":"Stages and timelines"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-for-safeguarding-reasons/tips-for-managing-the-impact-of-the-suspension/","title":"Tips for managing the impact of the suspension"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-for-safeguarding-reasons/support-for-you-your-team-and-young-people/","title":"Support for you, your team and young people"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-for-safeguarding-reasons/suspension-outcomes/","title":"Suspension outcomes"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-for-safeguarding-reasons/what-to-consider-when-the-suspension-ends/","title":"What to consider when the suspension ends"}],"link":"/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-for-safeguarding-reasons/support-for-you-your-team-and-young-people/","id":86514,"nodeName":"Support for you, your team and young people","title":"Support for you, your team and young people","type":"codexPart","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Support for you, your team and young people","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"Suspensions for safeguarding reasons - Support for you, your team and young people.","subHeader":"Suspensions for safeguarding reasons - Support for you, your team and young people.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC84NjUxNCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-for-safeguarding-reasons/support-for-you-your-team-and-young-people/"}