Case Study: Why Effective Safer Recruitment Practices are so Important

Time and time again, we hear about safeguarding failures which have led to the abuse of children. That’s why it’s vital that educational settings implement effective safeguarding and safer recruitment processes to address these issues and to protect the pupils in their care. Regrettably, abuse is often conducted by trusted individuals, who are usually in a position of authority, as was the case in the example against Bishop Peter Ball.