Urgent - HR/Safeguarding issue

I know about safeguarding, but only for kids and racking my brains none of it applies. With kids you would report it to a designated person, but at your work it would have to be the boss and it sounds like that won’t help. Guessing with adults you’d just have to go down the rape route and if he won’t report it then there’s not a lot you can do, plus all of the physical evidence will be gone, his word against his. Awful position for you to be in, but, and I’m unqualified to say this, there’s probably not much you can do. Obviously do what you can to keep them apart in the future.
 
Personally I’d formally report it to the boss, ask for any HR people in the meeting. State that the lad has said “he won’t remember” if challenged. If pressured to drop it, I’d be reminding the boss that if this ever gets in front of the police and he’s brushed it under the carpet, he’ll be opening himself up to all kinds of legal jeopardy.

Sounds absolutely terrible and if this lad has told you, ‘after a few drinks’ then I’d suspect it’s a cry for help not accidentally telling you, I’d also talk to the lad about getting some councilling, he needs to talk to a professional
 
As above.

You MUST report it. Its an awful position for you but you have to because a) you need to cover yourself, and b) this could get him the help he needs otherwise it could destroy him.

I'm sorry you've been put in this position, an absolute nightmare.

All the best with it.
 
Safeguarding responsibility is wider than any considerations around the rape itself and whether to report it as a crime.

I'm guessing you have a HR department, you need to inform them as the risk is the guy could do the same again to another victim. Your company should have a safeguarding policy which will need to be followed.

It's a matter for the victim as to whether he reports the crime, but this place is always the best starting point, whether its reported to the police or not initially.

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Edit; I should probably have mentioned i worked in safeguarding.
 
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Merrykoala said:
Thanks for the inputs guys. Managed to get a little sleep. I spoke with the GM and the lass who does HR this morning. Looks like they're treating it properly and luckily the other guy isn't in work today which gives them a little breathing room. They've asked a company we outsource our overall HR to for guidance as no-one here has dealt with anything like this before.

Rough few weeks ahead I think but I've told the lad he needs to prioritise himself and speak to someone who can help him properly.
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Don't stress, you've done the right thing.
 
Merrykoala said:
Thanks for the inputs guys. Managed to get a little sleep. I spoke with the GM and the lass who does HR this morning. Looks like they're treating it properly and luckily the other guy isn't in work today which gives them a little breathing room. They've asked a company we outsource our overall HR to for guidance as no-one here has dealt with anything like this before.

Rough few weeks ahead I think but I've told the lad he needs to prioritise himself and speak to someone who can help him properly.
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You’ve took the right steps. You’ve protected the victim, yourself, and the company.
 
Well done for what you have done. Absolutely the right thing and your back is covered.

If he has done it with one lad he will have no doubt done it with others… you have helped them and most importantly stopped him doing it again.
 
I know you’ve not mentioned names or companies but I can’t help thinking you’ve pushed the boundaries of safeguarding by talking about it on social media.. I get that you are concerned for the guy, but I’m sure your best route is to speak to your companies HR or the boss without mentioning names but documenting the meeting and if possible having a witness…

hope it all works out..
 
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