Promoting a safer church
House of Bishops safeguarding policy for children, young people & adults
The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church.
Our commitments:
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Promoting a safer environment and culture
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Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
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Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
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Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons
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Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns / allegations of abuse and other affected persons
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Responding to those that may pose a present risk​
If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Advisor or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or Police without delay.
Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:
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Cath Hawes
Parish Safeguarding Officer
Tel: 01707 662 460
Email: safeguarding@cclh.org.uk
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Dave Adams
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
Tel: 01727 818 104 / 07469 351 357
Email: safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org
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Jez Hirst
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
Tel: 01727 818 107 / 07867 350 886
Email: safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org
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Local Authority Social Services: 0300 123 4043
IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER
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Helplines
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NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
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Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
National domestic Abuse Helpline:
0808 2000 247
Respect Phoneline: 0808 8010 327
National Careline: 0800 0699 784
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Safeguarding
We have adopted a 'Promoting a Safer Church' Action Plan, in line with national and local priorities and it is reviewed regularly.