Further Safeguarding Resources
Further details about safeguarding and the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy can be found here:
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Promoting a Safer Church: The Church of England's Safeguarding policy statement for children, young people and adults
Theological resources for safeguarding questions can be found here:
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Theological reflection on 'Forgiveness and Reconciliation in the Aftermath of Abuse' by The Faith and Order Commission of the Church of England
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'The Gospel, Sexual Abuse and the Church: A theological resource for the local church' by The Faith and Order Commission of the Church of England
'In order to do this we must be obedient to Christ who placed a child in the midst of his disciples and encourages us all to be childlike in our faith (Matthew 18.1-5). So we must practise fully and positively a ministry to all children, young people and adults, and respond sensitively and compassionately to their needs in order to help keep them safe from harm'.
(Parish Safeguarding Handbook)