6.7 Why might someone not pass on their concerns?

As you have learned, it is important that everyone reports any concerns they have about anyone’s safety and wellbeing. Everyone has a responsibility to act.

However, some people are reluctant and may not report concerns that they have. This may be because of fear of being wrong, or of the consequences, sometimes because of their lack of knowledge about the signs or impact of abuse, or perhaps simply not knowing what to do or how to report.

You will look at this in more detail in a later course.