What Should I Do if I think a Child or Adult in Vulnerable circumstances is at risk or being abused Expand If a Child or Adult in vulnerable circumstances is in immediate danger you must contact the Police. If you have other concerns and there is no immediate danger, please contact the safeguarding office on 0121 230 6240.
What is the Safeguarding Commission? Expand Our work is overseen by a Safeguarding Commission which includes representatives from various organisations both Statutory and Voluntary, as well as those with roles in the Church. The Chair of the Commission is Elisabeth Fisher. Commission Members Canon Stephen Wright - Vicar General Deirdre Kelly – Lead Safeguarding Trustee Fr. Richard Walker - Parish Priest Sr. Teresa Billington - Religious Angela Randle - Parish Safeguarding Representative Graham Tilby – Birmingham Children’s Trust Fr. Evarist Sunday AJ - Religious Stuart Bill - West Midlands Police Janet Tibbits - Kenelm Youth Trust (KYT)
What training is available? Expand All Parish safeguarding representatives have initial training in their role. We also offer advice workshops/ training for groups and parishes if they are requested - if your parish or group would like training please let us know and we will try to meet your needs. In addition to this there is online training available, in the form of educare. If you have a role working with children, young people or adults who may be vulnerable, or if you are a parent who wants to understand on-line safety read the e-learning safeguarding brochure. This explains what training is available via e-learning and how to access any training that interests you. This e-learning package is part of the Church’s commitment to safeguarding, recognising we all have a role to play in creating a safe environment. Download now If you are interested please contact the Safeguarding Team on [email protected]ham.org
What is the Safer Recruitment process? Expand The safeguarding team are also responsible for the safe recruitment of volunteers in the Archdiocese. This system is largely managed by Parish Safeguarding Representatives who will provide the necessary forms for those who take responsibility for or who have significant regular contact with children or vulnerable adults. The forms are available on the Diocesan Intranet. Any enquiries about the recruitment process of the Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure system should be addressed to the office on 0121 230 6240.
What are the policies and procedures for safeguarding in the Archdiocese of Birmingham? Expand The Archdiocese of Birmingham follows the ‘one church’ approach to safeguarding as set out nationally. The CSAS procedures manual details the national procedures. The Safeguarding team is responsible for the implementation and management of these Safeguarding policies and procedures throughout the Archdiocese. For queries in relation to this please contact the team directly on 0121 230 6240.
Resources and Links Expand NCSC - National Catholic Safeguarding Commission NCSC policy statement - NCSCSafeguardingPolicy.pdf CSAS - Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service DBS - Disclosure and Barring Service IICSA - Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse NAPAC - National Association for People Abused in Childhood The Survivors Trust The Truth Project