Preventing harm in research (safeguarding) - resources

Internal resources

• HR provides information and resources for researchers who will be working abroad.
• Health and Safety Services provide lone-worker guidance.
• The Research Governance Team provides guidance on good research practice, training, policies and quality assurance.
• Research Development International's Team offers guidance regarding ODA's requirements, due dilligence, safeguarding and gender equality.
• UoB academics have researched about secondary trauma and emotional safety in sensitive research.

External resources

• UKRI provide guidance and policy for Preventing Harm (Safeguarding) in research innovation.
• UKRI suggest 7 criteria for ethical research in fragile and conflict-affected context as guidance for applicants.
• UKCDR offer a range of safeguarding tools, resources and guidance.
• DFID outlines standards and guidance for partners safeguarding against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harrassment (SEAH).
• DFID's Due Dilligence for safeguarding external partners for safeguarding external partners outlines expected policies and processes on safeguarding, whistleblowing, human resources, risk management, codes of conduct and governance.
• Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub provides guidance, resources and tools for international research, including training options and webinars
• Bond's guidance, resources and tools offers help to improve safeguarding policies and practices