Safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement

The Dave Network by Mente Hermosa CIC aims to create safer, stigma-free spaces for men and communities. Safeguarding is part of how we plan events, respond to concerns and work with partners.

Our approach

• We take concerns about harm, abuse, exploitation, neglect, self-harm and suicide risk seriously.
• We aim to respond calmly, respectfully and without shame.
• We will signpost to appropriate support where a concern is outside our role.
• We may share information if needed to protect someone from serious harm or meet a legal duty.

Events and community spaces

Events are intended to be low-pressure and respectful. We expect people to treat each other with dignity. Behaviour that threatens, harasses, exploits or puts others at risk may lead to someone being asked to leave or being excluded from future activity.

Not a crisis service

The Dave Network is not an emergency, clinical or crisis service. We can offer community connection, events, mentoring routes, training and signposting, but urgent risk should always be handled through emergency or specialist support.

Raise a concern

Email mentehermosacic@gmail.com with safeguarding concerns or questions. If there is immediate risk, call 999 first.