Safeguarding
Purpose of the Office for the Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults:
To work for the protection and safety of all children and vulnerable adults with whom the Clifton Diocese has contact or for whom it has responsibility; to ensure that the diocese functions in accord with relevant national legislation and guidelines; to enact the policies of the Bishops’ Conference expressed in Lord Nolan’s Report and as formulated by the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service (CSAS).The National Catholic Safeguarding CommissionThe Commission has fifteen members. In implementing the recommendations of “Safeguarding with Confidence†there is a lay chair, appointed by CBCEW and CoR, and two vice chairs; a bishop appointed by the CBCEW and a Religious appointed by the CoR. The remaining members come from a variety of backgrounds both in and outside the Church. They bring together a wide range of knowledge, skill and expertise in safeguarding matters, and in state and canon law.
Reporting abuse:
If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult at risk, do not delay in contacting the police, using 999 if a child or adult is believed to be in immediate danger.
It is the policy of the Catholic Church in England and Wales to report all allegations of abuse to statutory authorities, regardless of whether the abuse occurred recently or in the past, or whether the accused person is living or deceased.
If you are in any role within the Catholic Church in England and Wales, you must refer allegations directly to the safeguarding office for your diocese or religious congregation, or directly to the Police.
If you are a member of the public, please refer allegations directly to the police and also to our safeguarding Co-ordinator Janice Pearson 0117 954 0993
For details of Clifton Diocesan Safeguarding DepartmentClick Here
To contact Mr Jim Harris or Mr John Bond, St Peter's Parish Safeguarding Representatives, email PSR.gloucester.stpeter@cliftondiocese.com