*The following article references safeguarding.* Our Survivor Care Strategy sets out how we will care for and support those who have disclosed abuse related to church settings, including the Diocese of Leicester and Leicester Cathedral, and those who have experienced abuse outside of the church.
*The following article references safeguarding.* Parish Safeguarding Coordinators (PSCs), Churchwardens, members of Clergy and Lay Ministers came together with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and Adrienne Plunkett, Independent Chair of Safeguarding, for the annual online Diocese of Leicester Safeguarding Conference on Saturday 8 November.
*The following article references safeguarding.* The Revd Dr Tom Wilson, Director of the St Philip’s Centre, has written a book titled Safer Faiths, Safer Followers: Understanding and Countering Spiritual Abuse in Faith Communities.
*The following article references safeguarding.* This year the theme of the Safeguarding Sunday campaign is ‘Action Speaks Louder’ – encouraging churches to not just talk about safeguarding but to take positive action towards creating safer places.
*The following article references safeguarding.* To better understand our culture around safeguarding as a diocese, the Bishops’ Leadership Team commissioned an independent facilitator, to run a series of focus groups and online survey with clergy, lay ministers and parish safeguarding co-ordinators.
*The following article references safeguarding.* During the spring and summer term this year, the theme chosen by young people was Safeguarding, with the listening campaign created in partnership with our Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
*The following article references safeguarding.* The Bishops' Children and Youth Council have launched their latest listening exercise on the theme of Safeguarding. The goal of this term’s exercise is to help find out what makes children and young people feel safe in church.
*The following article references safeguarding.* A statement from the Bishops of Leicester and Loughborough in response to the publication of the Makin review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
*The following article references safeguarding.* The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published.
Safeguarding Sunday (17 November 2024) is an opportunity for congregations to use their regular Sunday service to listen and talk about how spaces can be created that are safer for everyone, and to celebrate all the good work that is being done by so many behind the scenes.
