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: Tricia Elson, Youth & Children’s Administrator.
Information on the procedures employed by the Diocese of Norwich for the protection of vulnerable adults, training and good practice, contact: Rosie Sethia.
| Wed 8 Jul | Core Skills will give you the confidence, understanding and skills you need to work with children and nurture them in their journey of faith, whether you are experienced, new to children's work or hoping to start. It will inspire and refresh you and the work you do. |
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| Tue 21 Jul | This short session will consider good practice in working with children and young people, the nature and symptoms of abuse, and the procedures and processes adopted by the Diocese of Norwich. |
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| Fri 16 Oct | A one-day seminar/workshop aimed at those who may have to deal with sexual abuse issues, continuing the series being run across the Diocese. |
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| Sat 6 Feb | A day to reflect and refresh, to celebrate and renew. |
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| Training to compliment Safe Haven, the new diocesan guidelines for the protection of vulnerable adults. |
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| Basic training in child protection, and procedures for CRB checks, 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.