Conversation starters about safeguarding

1. What steps do you take to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those you work with?
2. Have you ever encountered a situation where you had to take action to safeguard someone?
What did you do?
3. What do you think are the most important aspects of a safeguarding policy?
4. How do you communicate the importance of safeguarding to others?
5. Have you ever been trained in safeguarding? If so, what did you learn from the training?
6. What do you think are the key challenges in safeguarding vulnerable individuals?
7. What role do you think technology can play in safeguarding?
8. Have you ever had to report a safeguarding concern? If so, what was the process like?
9. How can we ensure that safeguarding measures are effective and constantly improving?
10. What can we do to raise awareness about safeguarding and encourage people to take action
if they suspect someone is at risk?
11. What steps do you take to protect your personal information online?
12. Have you ever encountered a situation where you felt your safety was at risk? How did you
handle it?
13. What measures do you take to ensure the safety of your children or younger family members
when they're using the internet?
14. Do you feel that your workplace has adequate measures in place to protect employees from
harassment or discrimination?
15. Have you ever been trained on how to identify and report suspected abuse or neglect?
16. How do you stay informed about current safety threats and risks in your community?
17. What steps do you take to ensure the safety of your home and belongings?
18. Do you feel that law enforcement in your area does a good job of preventing and responding
to safety incidents?
19. Have you ever participated in a community safety initiative or program? What was your
experience like?
20. What are some ways we can all work together to create a safer and more secure
environment for ourselves and those around us?