Vulnerable Adults (Safeguarding)
Safeguarding vulnerable adults policy
Last Updated on Thursday, 08 September 2011 09:01
The New Safe Church Policy has been distributed to all parishes in the diocese and the new Safeguarding Children Policy is also available. Please click on the links below to see a preview of the Safe Church Policy.
Contents
Policy Statement
Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Parish Implementation
Section 3 - Useful Definitions
Section 4 - Promoting Good Working Practice
a. General Points on Good Working Practice
b. Possible Indicators of Abuse
c. Code of Conduct: Guidelines
d. What to Do If You Suspect Abuse
e. Responding to Disclosures
f. Working With Those Who Present a Risk
Section 5 - Recruitment Procedures
Section 6 - Care of Adult Survivors
Appendix 1 - Safe Church Policy - Parish Policy Statement
Appendix 2 - Parish Action Plan
Appendix 3 - Volunteer Role Description Form
Appendix 4 - Volunteer Application Form
Appendix 5 - Confidential Declaration Form
Appendix 6 - Policy Acceptance Form
Appendix 7 - Resources and Information
Appendix 8 - Allegations Policy
To help explain complicated procedures (eg, what to do if a child has confided in you) we have used flow-charts where possible.
If you have any comments about the handbook, please contact the Diocesan Child Protection Adviser (DCPA)
Telephone: 0113 2755266 Email:
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