Safeguarding

Safeguarding

The Parish of Croydon takes the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously. Our Parish Safeguarding Officers work hard to safeguard children and young people, vulnerable adults and those in abusive relationships.

We want to ensure that everyone is able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety.

We also are very mindful of the experience of survivors of clerical and other church abuse. We take any reports of abuse seriously; those making allegations will be heard and listened to. 

Safeguarding concerns – current and historic – can be reported confidentially to the Vicar or a Parish Safeguarding Officer.

Information on Safeguarding can also be found on our Diocesan website

For other help with child and adult safeguarding issues (key national helplines):

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are worried about a child.

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).

Southwark Diocesan Safeguarding Team

The Southwark Diocese Safeguarding Team can be contacted here:

Further information can be found at

http://southwark.anglican.org/safeguarding/

The diocese also produces a safeguarding manual, called A Safe Church. This can be found by using this link:

https://southwark.anglican.org/safeguarding/diocesan-policies-and-procedures

The Parish of Croydon Policies can be found below:

Safeguarding Policy

Responding to Domestic Abuse

The parish follows the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and Church of England policy and practice. We respond promptly to any complaints made, and work in close partnership with police and social care services where children or vulnerable adults have been harmed or are at risk of harm or mistreatment. We provide safe recruitment, training and support to our voluntary and paid workers with children and vulnerable adults.

We care for those who have been abused in the past, and minister appropriately to those who have been abused.