Child Protection - In our Parish, we take seriously our responsibility for the protection of children and vulnerable & young people. We do our utmost to ensure a safe and secure environment for the provision of spiritual, catechetical and pastoral care, and activities in the Parish.
We will liaise with statutory agencies to ensure that any allegation of abuse is dealt with promptly and properly, any victim is supported and any perpetrator is held to account. All groups in the Diocese are committed to establishing high standards of practice.
We will liaise with statutory agencies to ensure that any allegation of abuse is dealt with promptly and properly, any victim is supported and any perpetrator is held to account. All groups in the Diocese are committed to establishing high standards of practice.
Anyone with concerns about a child or vulnerable adults in this Parish or who requires information on our procedures should contact one of the following.
Parish Safeguarding Contacts:
Fr Graziano de Palma (Parish Priest) 01795 472619 Safeguarding email address: sittingbournesg2@safeguardrcaos.org.uk Safeguarding Officers : 07896 947477 Our Diocesan Officers are as follows: Mary-Jane Crowley Safeguarding Co-ordinator Paul Czastka Safeguarding Office Administrator Fiona Giscombe Safeguarding Office Administrator Tel: 020 7261 1606 Email: safeguardingoffice@rcaos.org.uk Postal Address: Safeguarding Office St Gabriel’s House Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7FQ Mgr William Saunders Episcopal Vicar for Safeguarding Sister Jane Bertelsen Religious Advisor for Safeguarding |
Other useful contacts:
Child Protection Emergency Helpline 020 8697 6006 Childline 0800 1111 Churches Child Protection Advisory Service Helpline 01322 660011 NSPCC (24 hours a day) 0800 800 500 |