Unit 1: Introduction to Safeguarding
1.10 Review of Unit 1
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In this first unit of Introduction to Safeguarding in the International Development Sector, you have familiarised yourself with the learning objectives and reflected on your motivations for learning with us.
You have developed an understanding of what the term ‘safeguarding’ means, what are some of the ways that harm can come about and who could be likely perpetrators.
You have also explored the first international standards to come about in the international aid sector.
You have been encouraged to reflect on your own experience, and you have seen how important it is to think about practices within your own organisation that might be in place to keep people safe.
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Before you move on to Unit 2, we would like you to reflect on and record your own learning experience in your journal by considering the following questions:
In Unit 2, you will be learning more about power and how that misuse of power can cause different forms of harm such as physical, emotional or sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment. You will also learn how to identify safeguarding concerns that arise. |
Now go to Unit 2: Identify.