The parish Safeguarding Representatives are
Chris Emary: Telephone 07518521286 email: chrisemary@hotmail.co.uk
Jenny Ryan: Telephone 0789517816 email: JennyRyan115@outlook.com
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR SURVIVORS OF ABUSE – MAY 20TH
ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH, HASTINGS – SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
It is the responsibility of everybody working in whatever capacity to safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults of the Parish of St. Mary Star of the Sea.
It is the responsibility of the parish priest, parish staff and child protection representative of St. Mary Star of the Sea to safeguard the welfare of the adults and young adults who undertake to work with children, vulnerable adults and young people of the parish.
It is the duty of all paid and voluntary workers to prevent the physical, sexual or emotional abuse of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they come into contact through their work in the parish.
The Parish of St. Mary Star of the Sea has a full safeguarding policy in place in accordance with the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton
https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/safeguarding/home
Safeguarding The Dignity Of All
Ensuring that children and vulnerable adults are kept safe and know they are loved is at the very core of the Church’s ministry. The work of safeguarding has to be seen within the overall mission of the Church. As she seeks to protect the vulnerable and weak, the Church needs to ‘act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with God’. (Micah 6:8). It is a ministry of love and healing and seeks justice for all.
It is the firm expectation of the Bishop, Trustees and Safeguarding Sub-Committee of Trustees that all those working with vulnerable groups including children, young people or adults at risk, undertake diocesan Safeguarding Awareness Training. This is not dependent on their role being eligible for a DBS check. Training can be achieved by individuals completing the relevant EduCare/Tes module(s) online.
The diocesan Safeguarding Sub-Comittee of Trustees fully expects all those engaged in this important ministry to complete the mandatory training. Completion of this training is required if individuals wish to continue working with vulnerable groups. You can find out more about training requirements here.
Our Commitment To Safeguarding
The Diocese is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church. Supported by and in compliance with the policies and procedures of the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency in England and Wales, we are striving towards a culture of safeguarding where all are safe from harm and abuse and where everyone is encouraged and enabled to enjoy the fullness of life In Jesus Christ through the prayerful, nurturing, supportive and protective endeavours of the Catholic Community, both individually and collectively.
The Diocese will ensure that any allegations of a safeguarding matter are responded to promptly and liaise openly with statutory authorities to support investigations, responding sensitively and compassionately to those in need, and ensuring perpetrators are held to account.
Safe Spaces – Getting Support
Safe Spaces is a free, national support service independently run by First Light. It provides 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.
Safe Spaces comprises a team of trained support advocates, who are Independent Sexual Violence Advisors and who have received additional specific training in how the church responds to abuse cases, the way in which faith and church-related settings have been used to carry out abuse, and the particular issues affecting people who have had or still have, a relationship with the Church. The service provides remote support through the organisation’s helpline, live chat facility and website. Remote support is provided for as long as the survivor needs. This can include advocating for the survivor, providing information (including information on church and police procedures), understanding individual needs and jointly working on individual support plans. If face-to-face support is also required, contact and referrals will be made with appropriate local organisations.
Contacting Safe Spaces: Safe Spaces opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 9pm, Saturday 9-1pm and Sunday from 1-5pm (excluding bank holidays, subject to review). You can contact Safe Spaces in a number of ways:
By phone; T: 0300 303 1056 or via their website.
CSSA AUDIT OF THE PALLOTTINE FATHERS IN ENGLAND
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR VOLUNTEERS
Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse 2024
The Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse is observed on 30 April 2024. It is always marked on the Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter in England and Wales.
SOCIETY OF THE CATHOLIC APOSTOLATE SAFEGUARDING POLICY –
Updated June 25, 2024
You can read the PALLOTTINE SAFEGUARDING POLICY here
Prayer for Healing and Reconciliation
Praise to you Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
the source of all consolation and hope.
Be the refuge and guardian of all
who suffer from abuse and violence.
Comfort them and send healing
for their wounds of the body, soul and spirit.
Help us all and make us one with you
in your love for justice
as we deepen our respect for the dignity of every human life.
Giver of peace, make us one in celebrating
your praise, both now and forever.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Hastings 