Response to Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) recommendations from the National Safeguarding Steering Group, the House of Bishops and the Archbishops’ Council.

New arrangements for the free service for victims and survivors of church-related abuse

National Safeguarding Steering Group December 2022

The Church of England’s interim support scheme is part of the Church’s recognition that harm has been caused by both that abuse itself, and the Church’s responses to survivors.

An update on timing of the review

New working group will bring together theologians, Church leaders and safeguarding professionals.

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).

Safeguarding consultant Jane Humphreys has been appointed as the independent reviewer into the Church of England’s handling of the allegations relating to the late Revd Trevor Devamanikkam.

Support for victims and survivors of church-related abuse to continue long term with new independent provider First Light 

IICSA statement from national safeguarding director