Signs of Abuse of Neglect

Recognising the signs of abuse or neglect is a critical skill for anyone involved in safeguarding.

Petros offers training and resources to help individuals identify physical, emotional, behavioural and environmental indicators of harm across all age groups.

Our programmes cover a wide range of abuse types, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse, neglect and exploitation. We emphasise the importance of context, patterns and changes over time in understanding signs.

Participants learn how to respond appropriately to concerns, including listening skills, reporting procedures and referral pathways. We focus on empowering people to act confidently while respecting confidentiality and dignity.

Early recognition and intervention can prevent further harm and support recovery. Petros equips organisations and individuals with the knowledge and tools to protect vulnerable people effectively.

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Safeguarding for Staff Case Studies

Safeguarding for Staff Case Studies

We are thrilled and delighted to be awarded ‘Best Mental Health Consultancy’ in This Can Happen Awards 2021 This Can Happen is an organisation that supports employers and employees across the world to create a positive environment for good mental health in the workplace.

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The Head of Health and Safety at United Response approached the company’s insurer because of a seemingly intractable problem with workplace stress and high staff turnover.

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We deliver training for the UK justice system, supporting staff and managers whose roles put them into challenging and often potentially traumatic situations every day.

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A recent survey for Mind reported that just 11% of people would speak to their manager about their mental health (Pulse Survey April 2020). The GMC reports 85% and this is recognised as largely due to their long-term partnership with Petros.

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Boundaries, Belonging, and Disability: Rethinking Safeguarding in Faith Contexts Sep 17th, 2025
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Boundaries, Belonging, and Disability: Rethinking Safeguarding in Faith Contexts

What does it mean to belong in a community when boundaries are essential for safety? And how do our assumptions about vulnerability shape safeguarding policy and practice, especially for disabled individuals?

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Creating Child-Centred Safeguarding: Listening, Play, and Agency Sep 17th, 2025
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Creating Child-Centred Safeguarding: Listening, Play, and Agency

What does it mean to truly listen to a child within safeguarding practice? And how can therapeutic methods such as play, metaphor and relational presence help children feel safe enough to share what matters most?

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Supporting Volunteers in Safeguarding: Structure, Boundaries and Respect Sep 17th, 2025
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Supporting Volunteers in Safeguarding: Structure, Boundaries and Respect

Volunteers are often at the heart of faith-based organisations, but how well are they supported when it comes to safeguarding? And what structures are needed to ensure that their passion and presence do not leave gaps in accountability or risk?

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From Compliance to Culture: Volunteer Leadership in Safeguarding Sep 17th, 2025
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From Compliance to Culture: Volunteer Leadership in Safeguarding

What does it take to embed safeguarding into the core of a faith-based organisation - not just its policy folder? And how can volunteers be engaged to not only to follow safeguarding standards, but to lead them?

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