Last Modified September 18, 2020
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK
WHAT TO DO?
This page provides information to members of the public who may come across children or adults at risk. If you see signs of neglect, domestic abuse, child abuse, modern slavery etc.
How should you act?
- Urgent? Police 999
- Adult safeguarding 0300 123 4042
- Children’s safeguarding 0300 123 4043
Do you suspect modern slavery or human trafficking?
- Urgent? Police 999, or 101 if non-urgent
- General Advice, modern slavery helpline 0800 0121 700
- Report anonymously, call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
- Child involved? Call NSPCC 0808 800 5000
Do you suspect extremism?
Telephone confidential anti-terrorist hotline 0800 789 321
For general information click on one of these links
Useful contacts at Hertsmere Borough Council:
Safeguarding Lead, Donald Graham, donald.graham@hertsmere.gov.uk
Safeguarding Officer, Linda Martin, linda.martin@hertsmere.gov.uk
Prevent and Modern Slavery Lead, Val Kane, valerie.kane@hertsmere.gov.uk
View our Safeguarding Policy (PDF 38kb)