Safeguarding

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Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from their creation in God’s own image and likeness. We see this potential as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things, this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.

We are committed to: 

• Promoting a safer environment and culture. 
• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation. 
• Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons. 
• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons. 
• Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others. 

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If you have any concerns about Safeguarding please contact us uusing the details on the poster above. You can find out more through the Diocesan website at https://www.leeds.anglican.org/safeguarding2/

OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS

• NSPCC – For adults concerned about a child – 0808 800 5000.
• ChildLine – For children and young people – 0800 1111.
• Action on Elder Abuse helpline – 0808 808 8141.
• 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247.
• NAPAC – Support and advice for adult survivors of childhood abuse – 0808 801 0331.
• Stop It Now – Preventing child sexual abuse – 0808 1000 900.
• Cruse – Bereavement helpline – 0808 808 1677.
• Family Lives: 0808 800 2222.
• Suicide Prevention https://suicidepreventionwestyorkshire.co.uk/support/leeds

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IF SOMEONE IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER CALL 999.

National Safeguarding information including policies, standards and support for survivors and vixtims of abuse can be found at https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding