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Safeguarding

We operate a full safeguarding policy for children and vulnerable adults in accordance with Diocese in Europe guidelines, as set out in the Diocesan Safeguarding Policy. What follows is a summary, but you can also read our Chaplaincy Safeguarding Policy for more information.

Key contacts
  • St James Safeguarding Officer - Sue Kirby: 071-5621595 (office hours only)  | safeguarding@stjames.nl
  • Diocesan confidential telephone line: +44 (0)207 898 1163 | https://europe.anglican.org/safeguarding/who-to-contact
  • Meldpunt Seksueel Misbruik in de Kerk: 030-3038590 | info@smpr.nl | www.smpr.nl

We will not tolerate the abuse of children or adults in any form.

Specifically, within our Chaplaincy we are committed to:
  • The care, nurture, and respectful pastoral ministry of all children, young persons and adults
  • The safeguarding and protection of all children, young persons and adults who may be vulnerable
  • The establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is a culture of ‘informed vigilance’ as to the dangers of abuse.
  • The careful selection and training of all those with any safeguarding responsibility within the Church, including the use of available criminal records disclosures and relevant vetting and barring schemes.
  • Preventing abuse or the likelihood of abuse by encouraging and adopting a pro-active stance to safeguarding; responding to the slightest concern whether by rumour, speculation or from an anonymous source – every safeguarding concern will be taken seriously.
  • Ensuring that any concern about safeguarding must be passed onto someone in the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as there are no legal barriers to sharing such concerns.
  • Responding without delay to every complaint made which suggests that a child, young person or adult may have been harmed - co-operating with the local police, relevant local agencies and any other relevant body (eg other faith groups) in any investigation.
  • Seeking to work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate ministry of informed pastoral care.
  • Seeking to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of trust.
  • Seeking to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision and referral to the proper authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child, young person or vulnerable adult.
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  • I'm New
  • What's on
    • Sunday Services
    • Sunday Online
    • Church Weekend 2023
    • Children & Youth
    • Diary
    • Prayer
    • Baptism & confirmation
  • Get Involved
    • Join a Team
    • Small Groups
    • Youth Worker Vacancy
  • Give
  • About
    • Identity & purpose
    • The team
    • Governance
    • COVID-19
    • ANBI
    • Privacy
    • Photography & Video Policy
    • Safeguarding
    • Contact