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Matthew 12: 34-35 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.  By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”​

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Safeguarding concerns?

 

Have you witnessed or been told of the abuse of children or vulnerable adults within the church?  Have you yourself been the object of abuse? 

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A formal statement on safeguarding

Chaplaincy Safeguarding Policy Statement

Safeguarding concerns?  Contact news@stbartsdinard.fr, attention:  Safeguarding Officer

 

The Church is intended to be a place where men, women and children, including those
who are hurt and damaged, may find healing and wholeness. It is our calling to be
agents of healing and recovery in such a way that enables all who have suffered from
abuse to lead lives with dignity in a context that is as safe as possible.

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In accordance with the Diocese in Europe’s Safeguarding Policy, the Council of St Bartholomew’s Anglican Church Dinard is committed to: 

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• Promoting a safer environment and culture. 

• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church. 

• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation. 

• Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons. 

• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons. 

• Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others. 

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The Chaplaincy will:

 

• Endeavour to create a safe and healthy church culture through listening well, communicating well, managing power, building effective structures, establishing good governance, and modelling safe behaviours that give equal value to all

• Have a named local Safeguarding Officer to work with the Incumbant and the Chaplaincy Council to implement policy and procedures. 

• Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse. 

• Where possible, ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and vulnerable adults undertaken in the name of the chaplaincy. 

• Communicate well by displaying in church premises and on the chaplaincy website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs, and insuring that all volunteers and attendees are aware

• Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse, and take appropriate action

• Take steps to protect children and vulnerable adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops’ guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and local child and/or vulnerable adult services immediately.

• Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred. 

• Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties. 

• Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, procedures and practices at least annually