Mental Health
Relationship abuse is an incident or a pattern of incidents where controlling, coercive, violent or threatening behaviours are used towards an intimate partner or family member. Relationship abuse does not always include violence, it can also be emotional, psychological, financial or sexual and can include threats, isolation, humiliation and intimidation.
What we do
We implement our Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults with Additional Needs Policy and report concerns to the relevant agencies where we feel staff or learners are at risk of abuse
We take action when someone is being abused
We are approachable and provide support and reassurance for victims of relationship abuse
We will help to develop the self-confidence and self-esteem of all staff and learners
We review our learners' welfare regularly via telephone reviews and/or learner welfare visits (for 16-19 year old learners)
We provide advice and information on the Stay Safe section of our website including details of national organisations that can help
What you will do
I will be aware of my own behavior and how that might affect others
I will talk to somebody if I feel that someone else is a victim of relationship abuse
I will support others that have been affected by relationship abuse
I will talk to someone if I feel I am a victim of relationship abuse
Further support
If you are worried or have any concerns, please contact the Buttercups Safeguarding and Welfare Team.