We believe that every human being is made in the image of God. It follows that we should honour everyone regardless of their age, capabilities, gender or ethnicity. Jesus knew what it was to be vulnerable. Protecting the vulnerable, whether adults or children, is a responsibility carried by all in Christian ministry; we cannot be satisfied until we are sure we have done all in our power to protect them from harm. Our churches must be a safe haven.
The Diocese of Norwich issued the current guidelines on the protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults in November 2007, amended October 2008.
It is an essential document for:
It should also be held by, or easily available to, anyone whose work involves children, young people or vulnerable adults. This includes:
Contact Tricia Elson, Youth & Children’s Administrator.
Information on child protection procedures employed by the Diocese of Norwich, training and good practice, contact:
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The Horstead Centre Rectory Road Horstead Norwich Norfolk NR12 7EP |
Tel: 01603 266316 E-mail: tricia.elson@horsteadcentre.org.uk |
You may wish to contact the Diocesan Child Protection Officer:
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Tel: 01263 768023 E-mail: Roger.Hennessey@btinternet.com |
Information on the procedures employed by the Diocese of Norwich for the protection of vulnerable adults, training and good practice, contact:
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Emmaus House 65 The Close Norwich Norfolk NR1 4DH |
Tel: 01603 729818 E-mail: louise.adamson@norwich.anglican.org |
| Sat 21 Nov | Training to compliment Safe Haven, the new diocesan guidelines for the protection of vulnerable adults. |
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| Sat 6 Feb | for Youth and Children's Workers. Our busy lives leave little time and space for reflection, yet without it we can lose our sense of direction and purpose. Quiet Space offers just that - precious time apart for spiritual refreshment and renewed perspective. |
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| Thu 28 Jan | Basic training in child protection, and procedures for obtaining a CRB Disclosure, for anyone involved with children or young people in the Diocese of Norwich. |
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It is good practice to get parental permission to take and/or use images. Identification of children should be avoided where images are used, addresses should never be given. See good practice guidelines in Safe Haven p 13.
Sample forms: