Table 2 Findings- culture of research SOP

R1: Does the research SOP relate to the safeguarding culture SOP in the HEI

12

6/40

1/40

5/40

28/40

R2: Does the policy identify safeguarding issues in research contexts in which there is an increased risk of identifying safeguarding issues?

6

2/40

1/40

3/40

34/40

R3: Does the policy set out moral, ethical, or methodological principles relating to how researchers should address safeguarding issues and/or design research?

6

2/40

1/40

1/40

36/40

R4: Does the policy refer to specific training for researchers in safeguarding in research contexts?

24

0/40

2/40

6/40

32/40

R5: Does the policy identify action to be taken if abuse is disclosed which may be related to a research participant, or may be concerning people not participating in the research?

24

2/40

2/40

2/40

34/40

R6: Does the policy stipulate any safety protocols to be used in research?

12

2/40

1/40

2/40

35/40

R7: Is there provision for supervision from senior researchers and/or child protection experts to support researchers in dealing with safeguarding issues?

12

3/40

0/40

1/40

36/40

R8: Does the policy require/recommend collaboration with participants and/or child protection services in designing, implementing and/or reviewing research safeguarding protocols and practices?

12

2/40

1/40

1/40

36/40

R9: Are the needs of different professional groups who may be involved in research addressed, e.g. professional duty of nurses to report abuse

12

2/40

1/40

0/40

37/40