Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.
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Domestic abuse must not be a taboo subject, as reports to churches increase
25/11/2022
The Church of England is supporting the international campaign for 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence, as newly released figures show that there has been a 37% increase in reports of domestic abuse to diocesan safeguarding advisers over the past three years (2019-2021).
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New provider for Safe Spaces Support Service
24/11/2022
Support for victims and survivors of church-related abuse to continue long term with new independent provider First Light
3 min read
IICSA statement from National Safeguarding Director
25/10/2022
IICSA statement from national safeguarding director
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Response to the publication of the final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA)
20/10/2022
A response to the publication of IICSA's final report
3 min read
Further work on Seal of Confessional
11/10/2022
New working group will bring together theologians, Church leaders and safeguarding professionals.
9 min read
Past Cases Review 2: Publication of NSTs Executive Summary
05/10/2022
Past Cases Review 2: Publication of National Safeguarding Team’s Executive Summary
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September National Safeguarding Steering Group update
04/10/2022
Update from September National Safeguarding Steering Group
3 min read
Churches to continue support for abuse victims following successful two-year pilot
01/09/2022
The Church of England and Catholic Church in England and Wales will be continuing to provide support for victims of church-based abuse, following a successful two-year pilot of the Safe Spaces service.
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Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) to publish final report on October 20
18/08/2022
Comment from Bishop of Rochester Jonathan Gibbs, the Church of England’s lead bishop for safeguarding.
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