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When working with people one way in which the word disclosure is sometimes used is in relation to the risk of harm that might be posed toward someone, or by them, either to themselves or someone else. This is often referred to as safeguarding and relates to the practitioner's ethical and legal obligation to ensure that when there is an indication of risk it is taken seriously. As an Assistant Life Mechanic you will be seeking to build rapport and relationship with the people with whom you work. This requires confidentiality, the knowledge that whatever the individual says to you, or to the group they are part of, will not be shared with others. However, there are times when as a practitioner you have a legal and ethical duty to break confidence to protect someone. It can be useful to make people aware of this when you work with them by using a phrase such as: Everything we discuss will be treated in confidence, unless there is an indication that either you or someone else is at risk of harm. In that case I would seek the advice of others and might need to share information you have discussed with others. There are whole detailed courses on safeguarding, disclosure and the risk of harm, and it is not the intention of this course to replicate those courses. However, it is important that you are aware and have a plan. If you are operating in a community project it is important you understand your organisation's policies and reporting procedures but it is equally important that you know where to turn if you are independent or just working with people you come across in everyday situations. A good starting point to find somewhere to discuss your concerns is the Ann Craft Trust webpage: