Child Safeguarding 3

Safeguarding 3 - Designated Liaison Person (DLP)

A person appointed to the Designated Liaison Person position in a club must have completed the Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course and should also complete the Designated Liaison Person 3 hour workshop.

A club may appoint the same person to both the Children's Officer and DLP positions however, best practice advises that they are kept as separate roles.

Club Children's Officer

The Club Children's Officer should be child centred in focus and have as the primary aim, the establishment of a child centred ethos within the club. He or She also takes responsibility for monitoring and reporting to the Club Management Committee on how club policy impacts on young people and sports leaders.

Designated Liaison Person

Every club / organisation should designate a person to be responsible for dealing with any concerns about the protection of children. The Designated Liaison Person is responsible for reporting allegations or suspicions of child abuse to TUSLA Child and Family Agency and / or An Garda Síochána. 

It is recommended that this person is a senior club person. However if there is difficulty identifying a operate individual to take this role, the Club Children's Officer can be appointed as the Designated Liaison Person once the club / organisation is clear about the responsibilities of each role.

The organisations child protection policy and procedures should include the name and contact details of the Designated Liaison Person and the responsibilities attached to the role.

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