safeguarding
an introduction to safeguarding
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Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Safeguarding is the process of protecting a person's health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. It's a collective responsibility, especially for vulnerable individuals like children and adults at risk.
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At St Andrew's we take safeguarding very seriously. We are committed, specifically, to
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Promoting a safer environment and culture.
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ï‚· Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young
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people and vulnerable adults within the church.
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ï‚· Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
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ï‚· Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
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ï‚· Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
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ï‚· Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
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If you are concerned that a child or vulnerable adult has been harmed or is at risk of harm, do not hesitate to contact either the Parish Safeguarding Officer (Gill Jones) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.
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Gill Jones, Safeguarding Officer
safeguarding@standrewshaughton.org.uk
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Concerns may also be raised with the Diocese of Durham for advice and support. If you wish to report an allegation of abuse from the past, or in the present, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your information will be treated appropriately and kept confidential. ​
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Beth Miller, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY
beth.miller@durham.anglican.org
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Alternatively, you might prefer to contact Darlington Social Care on 01325 406111 (to report a concern about an adult) or 01325 406252 (to report a concern about a child). Outside office hours you can call the Emergency Duty Team on 01642 524552.
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For advice on all aspects of Domestic Abuse, contact Harbour on 03000 20 25 25 or on info@myharbour.org.uk