Safeguarding Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
1. Purpose
The purpose of this Safeguarding Policy is to ensure that Roots of Resilience provides a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all users.
As a platform designed to support men’s wellbeing, mental health, and personal challenges, we recognise that users may share sensitive experiences. This policy outlines how we aim to protect users and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
2. Scope
This policy applies to:
- Website administrators
- Volunteers
- Contributors
- Community members
It covers all activity on and offline including:
- Forums and community discussions
- Private messaging
- Support groups
- Comments said in public and private
3. Our Safeguarding Principles
[Website Name] is committed to the following principles:
- Creating a safe and respectful environment for all users.
- Encouraging supportive peer conversations.
- Taking concerns about harm or abuse seriously.
- Responding responsibly to risk of harm to self or others.
- Protecting user privacy while prioritising safety when necessary.
4. Types of Safeguarding Concerns
Safeguarding concerns may include, but are not limited to:
- Threats of self-harm or suicide
- Disclosure of abuse or violence
- Harassment, bullying, or intimidation
- Exploitation or manipulation
- Hate speech or discrimination
- Threats toward other individuals
- Sharing harmful or dangerous advice
Leaders may intervene when such risks are identified.
5. Limitations of the Website
adventurewithus.org.uk is not a crisis service and does not provide medical or professional mental health treatment.
Users should seek help from qualified professionals if they require urgent or clinical support.
If a user appears to be in immediate danger, website moderators may encourage them to contact appropriate crisis services.
Examples of support services may include:
- Emergency services
- Suicide prevention hotlines
- Mental health crisis teams
- Local healthcare providers
6. Moderator Responsibilities
Moderators and administrators are responsible for:
- Monitoring discussions for harmful or unsafe content
- Responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns
- Providing supportive guidance where appropriate
- Escalating serious concerns to organisation leaders
Moderators are not therapists, but they help maintain a safe environment.
7. Responding to Risk of Self-Harm or Suicide
If a user expresses thoughts of self-harm or suicide, moderators may:
- Respond with supportive and compassionate language
- Encourage the user to seek professional help
- Provide links or contact information for crisis support services
- Temporarily lock or monitor threads if necessary to prevent harmful responses
Where possible, moderators will avoid allowing harmful or triggering content to remain visible.
8. Abuse, Harassment, or Harmful Behaviour
Roots of Resilience does not tolerate:
- Bullying or harassment
- Personal attacks
- Threats of violence
- Discrimination or hate speech
Safeguarding officers may:
- Remove harmful content
- Issue warnings
- Suspend or permanently ban users from services
9. Reporting Safeguarding Concerns
Users are encouraged to report safeguarding concerns if they see harmful behaviour or content.
Reports can be made by:
- Using the website form
- Emailing: safeguarding@rootsofresilience.co.uk
All reports will be reviewed and will be taken seriously.
10. Privacy and Confidentiality
We aim to respect user privacy whenever possible.
However, if there is a serious risk of harm to an individual or others, we may take appropriate action to address the risk, which could include sharing limited information if legally required.
11. Web Content Moderation
To maintain a safe environment, moderators may:
- Edit or remove posts
- Lock discussions
- Issue warnings to users
These decisions are made to protect the wellbeing of the community.
12. Continuous Review
This safeguarding policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains effective and appropriate for the needs of the community.
13. Contact
For safeguarding concerns or questions about this policy, please contact:
Email: safeguarding@rootsofresilience.co.uk
Website: adventurewithus.org.uk
Our goal is to provide a supportive community where men can share experiences, seek encouragement, and access helpful resources while maintaining safety for everyone involved.
