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Everybody involved in rugby league has a responsibility for raising concerns about any unacceptable practice or behaviour Whilst it may be difficult, the welfare of children may depend on you and the children and young people in the game have a right to expect that you will do something about your concerns It is often the most vulnerable children who are targeted and these children need somebody to safeguard their welfare Historically, early effective intervention has been shown to prevent the problem getting more serious or affecting more children It can protect or reduce the risk to others It can prevent you from being implicated yourself or in the professional game facing a charge for failing to report misconduct What should you do and who should you tell? You should not attempt to deal with any allegation or suspicion yourself (in an emergency contact the relevant emergency service) You should inform your Club Welfare Officer or the RFL Safeguarding team In particular you should not: Inform the person about whom you have a concern Inform other club officials Start your own investigation or delay in reporting the suspicion Contact Details RFL Safeguarding team 0844 477 7113 Option 6 or  HYPERLINK "mailto:safeguarding@rfl.uk.com" safeguarding@rfl.uk.com What happens next? Information will be treated in confidence. During the investigation the identity of those raising the concerns will be kept as confidential as possible however it may be necessary for some people to be informed. Where possible the RFL will keep those who have provided information informed about the progress and conclusion of the investigation. No action will be taken if a concern proves to be unfounded but was raised in good faith The RFL rules make it an offence to harass or victimise a whistleblower Malicious allegations may be considered a disciplinary offence If you are concerned but feel unable, for any reason to report a concern within the RFL, all individuals who report a concern appropriately and in good faith to an external statutory agency will be supported. It is always better to act in response to a concern about potential abuse or about a childs welfare than to fail to take responsibility. In these circumstances please contact the local Police, Childrens Social Care or the NSPCC Helpline (Tel: 0808 800 5000).     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