Safeguarding Office
C/o Hinsley Hall
62 Headingley Lane
LEEDS
LS6 2BX
Tel: 0113 2618046
safeguarding@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
To become an example of best practice in the prevention of child abuse and in responding to it. (Nolan Recommendation 1)*
To have preventative policies and practices operating effectively in parishes and in the Diocese that will minimise the opportunity for abuse (from Nolan Recommendation 2)
In the belief that each child and vulnerable adult in our communities is created in God’s image to “have life, in its fullness” (John10:10), to commit to promoting their fullest human, moral and spiritual development.
To recognise the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults towards whom the Church has a special responsibility and a duty of care. The Church and individual members of it undertake to do all in their power to create a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. The Church authorities will liaise closely with statutory agencies to ensure that any allegations of abuse are promptly dealt with, victims supported and perpetrators held to account ( From Nolan Recommendation 4)
To this end all parties will adhere to guidelines and follow policies and procedures in all activities to ensure, above all else, that the welfare of the young and of the vulnerable is nurtured, upheld and protected.
*A PROGRAMME FOR ACTION. Final Report of the Independent review on Child Protection in the Catholic Church in England and Wales (Sept 2001)
www.nolanreview.org.uk