A whole variety of policies are necessary and available for clergy, churchwardens and PCCs to use. Here is a helpful list as a ‘one stop shop’ to help you locate them. If you can’t find what you are looking for, you can try: www. parishresources.org.uk You can also try the clergy support pages of this website: Clergy Support – Diocese of Norwich
The Church is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of its ministry and mission, promoting a safer culture and the welfare of every child, young person and adult. As such, the Church has robust policies, procedures and guidelines in place, to ensure good practice throughout the central organisation, its 42 dioceses and other Church bodies.
The Church of England will:
Promote a safer environment and culture
Safely recruit and support all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults within the Church
Respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Care pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons
Care pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
Respond to those that may pose a present risk to others
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