We at Christ Church support mission of our church. This is done by our Christian belief in letting our community know about the life and preaching of Jesus. We need to sustain our mission and this is done by how we show our love and compassion to help our community and by our financial support. As a church community we need to look inside our hearts to see if we can do more to ensure we can have a vicar in post to nourish us and our community as we go forward to our next 200 years.
Working with Children and Adults at RiskSAFEGUARDINGGood Practice GuidelinesIN LICHFIELD DIOCESEUSEFUL CONTACTS:NSPCC0808 800 5000, www.nspcc.org.ukStop It Now0808 1000 900, www.stopitnow.org.ukChildline0800 1111Minister and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors 08088 010340, www.macsas.org.ukThirty One:Eight (formerly CCPAS)PO Box 133, Swanley, Kent BR8 7UQ 0303 003 11 11, www.thirtyoneeight.orgDomestic Violence Support Refuge/Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org.uk helpline@womensaid.org.ukSamaritansCounselling for those in despair or suicidal 116123, jo@samaritans.orgVictim Supportline0808 168 9293 , www.victimsupport.org.ukNAPAC – National Assoc. for People Abused in Childhood0808 801 0331, www.napac.org.ukNational Domestic Violence Helpline0808 2000 247Elder Abuse Helpline080 8808 8141Family Lives Helpline0808 800 2222RESPECT Men’s Advice Line0808 801 0327If you need to contact your local Children’s Services Safeguarding team please check your local authority website.Your church’s safeguarding co-ordinator:Name: to be re-appointed Tel: 01543 642187 WHAT TO DO IF... THINGS TO REMEMBER...You have concerns about possible • Treat everyone with respect, setting a abuse (including allegations): positive example for others.1. In an emergency, respond immediately. • Respect personal space and privacy.2. Consult the person to whom you are • Ensure another adult is present or within responsible. sight or hearing of any activity.3. Decide together whether to seek advice • Ensure any actions cannot be or to make an immediate referral. misinterpreted by someone else.4. Keep a record of what happened, your • Challenge unacceptable behaviour. concerns and your actions. • Do not put anyone, including yourself, in 5. Tell your minister and/or safeguarding a vulnerable or compromising situation. co-ordinator. • Do not have inappropriate physical or 6. Only tell others who need to know. verbal contact with others. • You must not keep allegations or suspected abuse secret.A child, young person or adult wishes to disclose they have been abused:1. Listen. Keep listening. Do not question or investigate. Do not promise Promoting a Safer Church confidentiality; tell them we need to (CHP 2017) share this. Assure them they are not to blame. The Parish Safeguarding Handbook (CHP 2018)2. Tell them what _you are going to do and that they will be told what happens.3. Make careful notes of what is said, record dates, times, events and when you are told.4. Report it to the person to whom you are responsible and your minister or safeguarding co-ordinator.5. Only tell those who need to know.6. If a child is in imminent danger report to the Police or Social Service. www.lichfield.anglican.org/safeguardingDIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING ADVISERSNeil Spiring: Lead Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser Reg Social Worker (SWE 39995) T:01543 306147 E: neil.spiring@lichfield.anglican.org Linda Clifford-Hayes Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser Registered Social Worker T:01543 622432E: linda.cliffordhayes@lichfield.anglican.org Kim Hodgkins Diocesan Safeguarding Officer T:01543 306099 E: kim.hodgkins@lichfield.anglican.org For out of hours emergency support please call 0303 003 1111 (option 2). If a child or adult is injured or in immediate danger please call the police on 999. Should you require further information see the Lichfield Diocesan website: www.lichfield.anglican.org/safeguarding
