Safeguarding is at the heart of the Christian faith which believes each person is made in the image of God, but also acknowledges our fallibility and our deep capacity for sin.

The Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Chapter of the Safeguarding e-manual.

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Section 2 - Responding to safeguarding concerns or allegations that do not involve Church Officers

Section 1 - What to do on receipt of a safeguarding concern or allegation

Introduction

This Code of Practice sets out what is required from everyone who suspects that abuse might be occurring a church setting.  

This page lists a range of resources which have been developed for dioceses, cathedrals and other Church Bodies to support the implementation of the "Responding Well to Victims and Survivors of Abuse" House of Bishops' Guidance.

Centrally arranged support for victims and survivors.

The issuing of apologies by Church Bodies.