Safeguarding Adults

Safeguarding adults is about responding to and preventing the abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs.

Our commitment

Our Safeguarding Principles

The main principles of safeguarding are empowerment, prevention, protection, proportionality, partnerships and accountability.

Safeguarding leads at Jersey Mencap are Alex Wiles and Ali Hand.
Contact the office for more information or to raise any safeguarding concerns you have: 01534 866622 or info@jerseymencap.org

Awareness

Types of Adult Abuse

Adult abuse can take many forms. If you have any concerns about yourself or someone you know, please contact us or the relevant authorities immediately.

Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Financial Abuse Discriminatory Abuse Emotional / Psychological Abuse Neglect & Acts of Omission Self-Neglect Organisational Abuse Domestic Abuse Modern Slavery Hate & Mate Crime Female Genital Mutilation

Further information about safeguarding adults and children in Jersey:
Visit safeguarding.je for guidance, resources and how to report concerns.

Raise a Concern Visit Safeguarding.je