The Catholic Diocese of East Anglia is fully committed to safeguarding in the Church in order to ensure that we maintain peaceful, loving and safe Christian communities in which everybody, particularly young and vulnerable members, can confidently participate.
We have therefore eagerly adopted and implemented the policies and procedures of the Catholic Church of England and Wales, which is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church.
We recognise the personal dignity and rights of all vulnerable people, to whom we have a special responsibility. The Diocese, parishes and individuals in it will: take all appropriate steps to maintain a safe environment for all; practice fully and positively Christ’s Ministry towards children, young people and vulnerable adults; and will respond sensitively and compassionately to their needs in order to help keep them safe from harm.
We will liaise closely with statutory agencies to ensure that we: promptly and properly respond to any allegations of abuse; appropriately support any victims; and hold perpetrators to account.
- Bishop Alan Hopes
IICSA Report response from the Bishops’ Conference 20.11.2020
The Statement issued on behalf of all the Bishops of England and Wales with regard to the IICSA Report on safeguarding in the Catholic Church and the Executive Summary of the Independent Safeguarding Review (the Elliott Report) which has been carried out over the last eighteen months and incorporates many of the final recommendations made in the IICSA which need to be addressed within the next six months. The report was released Friday 20th November 2020. The two documents can be found here - Statement on Safeguarding and Executive Summary of the Independent Safeguarding Review
Your Safeguarding Representatives
Safeguarding representatives have special responsibility for promoting good and safe practices in all activities including children, young people and adults at risk
The safeguarding representative at Wymondham is Tony Hedges Telephone 07811 825460 and the Diocesan coordinator can be contacted on 07429 215344
Find out more at
www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk and the Diocese of East Anglia safeguarding website www.rcdea.org.uk