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The Safeguarding Department is responsible for the implementation of national safeguarding policy and procedures within the archdiocese.
We are not a statutory agency and do not work 24/7 - if you need urgent assistance outside of our hours, please contact statutory agencies or a helpline.
At the Archdiocese of Liverpool, safeguarding is of the utmost importance to us. 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.
The Trustees recognise that modern working life can often be challenging, especially where a
balance in work and family life is required. The annual leave policy is therefore intended to
provide direction for all employees and those with line management responsibility to enable
adequate and appropriate rest periods throughout the holiday year which runs from 1st April to 31 st
March.
A copy of the annual leave policy and holiday form for each new holiday year will be provided to
parish priests and Heads of departments/sections in advance of the new holiday year. If, however
you are not in receipt of a holiday form or require a duplicate copy, please select the relevant
holiday form from the links below.
Liverpool Archdiocesan Office (St Margaret Clitherow Centre)
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 the safeguarding office in your diocese; (the relevant Diocesan safeguarding office can be located using the interactive map on the links page of the CSSA website - contact details will be shown when you click on the relevant area of the map). You can also contact CSSA by telephoning or via email.
If you are in the Archdiocese of Liverpool, contact:
Safeguarding queries involving Archdiocesan schools should be directed to the Archdiocesan Director of Education, contact:
The Archdiocese of Liverpool Safeguarding Section works in close partnership with all statutory agencies to ensure that any allegations of abuse are promptly and properly investigated, so that victims and survivors are supported, and perpetrators are held to account.
For more information on safeguarding within the Catholic Church, and for all the policies and procedures that the Archdiocese of Liverpool follows, please visit the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency.
View our general Archdiocesan complaints policy below and for details of complaints against the Church in regards to safeguarding visit the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency website.
View Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency's whistleblowing policy here.
Safeguarding relates to the action taken to promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and to protect them from harm.
We lead in developing preventative practice, as well as responding to allegations of abuse against children and adults. We are responsible for:
Any allegations of abuse are promptly and properly investigated.
We apply robust selection and appointment processes to anybody who is applying to work or minister within the Church.
There are many fantastic support services in the UK for victims and survivors of abuse.
A confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with either the Church of England or the Catholic Church of England and Wales.
Some roles will be working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults; and will therefore require volunteers to undergo a DBS check before they undertake that role.
Please use the document Creating a Safer environment to ensure that any activities involving children and young people have been careful considered, and appropriate safeguarding mechanisms have been put in place.
All the forms required to support Children’s liturgy, or any activity involving children and young people can be found below. Click on the link for each form – you will then be given the option to open a Word or a PDF version.
The safeguarding department also offers specific training for children’s liturgy catechists, please contact us.
Speak with your parish priest or check the notice board in your parish for the name of your safeguarding representative.
Training will be available on the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) website soon.
Please find the links below to all the forms required if there is a concern about a child or vulnerable adult, or an allegation is made. As well as referring any incidents to the Safeguarding Co-ordinator, please consider if this needs to be reported immediately to the police or your local Adult/Children Social Care service.
To access support, connect with Safes Spaces victim support.
Every human being has a value and dignity which we, as Catholics, recognise as coming directly from God’s creation in His own image and likeness. Our parishes and communities must be a place of welcome, where each person is respected and loved, and in which everyone receives and shares their unique gifts. Parishes must be communities where we support and protect each other and we must take care of those who may be vulnerable because of age, illness or disability or who may be vulnerable because of current or past life experiences.
Everyone in the Church has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of those who worship in our Church or who join us for any activity facilitated by Church members.
When Church activities are organised well, with regard for the safety and wellbeing of all, we reduce the risk of avoidable harm to all participants and create spaces of true welcome in which relationships which are respectful and enriching can develop.
“The Catholic Church of England and Wales, the Bishops and Religious Congregational Leaders are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church and affirm a ‘One Church’ approach to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk through the promotion of a sustained culture of constant vigilance. The 'best interests' or 'paramount chief principle', which underpins and is enshrined in child and adult protection legislation, shall be the primary consideration in all matters of safeguarding.”
The Archdiocese of Liverpool Safeguarding Section works in close partnership with all statutory agencies to ensure that any allegations of abuse are promptly and properly investigated, so that victims and survivors are supported, and perpetrators are held to account.
Please note the office is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, emails and phone calls are not monitored outside of that time.
Safeguarding Section
St Margaret Clitherow Centre
Liverpool Archdiocesan Office
Croxteth Drive
Liverpool
L17 1AA
Our safeguarding committee is chaired by Bishop Thomas Neylon.
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