| The NSPCC has published a research report on adults who sexually abused children or young people while working in positions of trust. It aimed to identify: organisational risk factors; how adults were able to obtain these positions; and propose good practice. Findings include: in addition to vetting and screening, there must be an organisational culture where the welfare of the child is paramount, there is an awareness of what constitutes inappropriate or abusive behaviour, and clear and accessible routes to express concerns. |
| Source: NSPCC Inform 19 May 2012 |
| Further information: Towards safer organisations II: using the perspectives of convicted sex offenders to inform organisational safeguarding of children |
