Policy Statement
Cricket East is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment and accepts our responsibility to safeguard Adults at Risk involved in all levels of Cricket. Safeguarding means protecting an adult’s right to live safely, free from abuse and neglect. Cricket East Safeguarding Adults Policy applies to all individuals involved in Cricket. Legislation in England and Wales defines an ‘Adult at Risk’ as any person aged 18 years or over, who has care and support needs, who is experiencing (or at risk of) abuse or neglect, and as a result is unable to protect themselves from the abuse, neglect, or the risk of the risk of it. Legislation in both areas commits to putting the adult at the centre of decision-making empowering adults to make decisions for themselves with support from others where appropriate.
