Safeguarding
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. Christ Church Parochial Church Council (PCC) takes seriously its collective responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children and adults who may be vulnerable. The PCC has agreed and adopted the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and vulnerable adults:
House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people & adults
OUR COMMITMENTS
- Promoting a safer environment and culture.
- Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults.
- Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
- Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons.
- 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 Adviser or, if necessary, report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Jeremy Hirst (01727 818107 / 07867 350886)
Email: safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Martyn Hedley (01727 818106 / 07391 010033)
Email: safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org
Christ Church Ware Parish Safeguarding
Christ Church Ware Parish Safeguarding co-ordinator: Christine Evans (01920 464658 / 07775622810)
Email: safeguarding@christchurchware.co.uk
Helplines
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141
Local Authority Social Services
Concern for a child: call 0300 123 4043
Concern for an adult: call 0300 123 4042
If there is immediate risk or danger please contact the police on 999
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