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CSAS - Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service
NCSC - National Catholic Safeguarding Commission
Reporting abuse
do not delay in contacting the police, using 999 if a child or adult is believed to be in immediate danger.
It is the policy of the Catholic Church in England and Wales to report all allegations of abuse to statutory authorities, regardless of whether the abuse occurred recently or in the past, or whether the accused person is living or deceased.
If you are in any role within the Catholic Church in England and Wales,
you must refer allegations directly to the Safeguarding Office for your diocese or religious congregation, or directly to the Police.
If you are a member of the public, please refer allegations directly to the police and also to the safeguarding office in your diocese. You can also contact the Archdiocese of Southwark Safeguarding Office by telephoning 020 7261 1606 or via email at safeguardingoffice@rcaos.org.uk”
The Archdiocese of Southwark is committed to the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The Diocese co-operates fully with CSAS, the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service, which aims to help the Church become an example of best practice in the Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and develop a "culture of vigilance" to ensure that children and vulnerable adults in our care are kept safe from harm.
The Safeguarding Office prepare a regular Newsletter for
Parish
Representatives. The most recent editions can be downloaded below:
Safeguarding Newsletter 43 - July 2021
Safeguarding Newsletter 42 - April 2021
Safeguarding Newsletter 41 - December 2020
Safeguarding Newsletter 40 - October 2020
Safeguarding Newsletter 39 – May 2020
Safeguarding Newsletter 38 – April 2020
2020 Elliot Report and Recommendations
In October 2019, the Bishops of England and Wales commissioned an independent review of the Catholic Church’s safeguarding structures and arrangements. Ian Elliott was the Independent Chair of the Review and the resulting report was published on 20 November 2020. Mr Elliott is an experienced safeguarding professional who has worked across the world in the safeguarding field.
Safeguarding Office
Mary-Jane Crowley
Head of Safeguarding
Safeguarding Officer
Allison Hamer
Reviewing Officer
Paul Czastka
Senior Administrator
Kaella Weekes
DBS Administrative Officer
Tel: 020 7261 1606
Email: safeguardingoffice@rcaos.org.uk
Postal Address:
Safeguarding
Office
St Gabriel’s House
Westminster Bridge
Road
London
SE1 7FQ
Episcopal Vicar for Safeguarding
Sister Jane Bertelsen
Religious
Advisor for Safeguarding
| Maureen Kotalawela | Independent Chair |
| Nick Johnson | Social Worker (adults) |
| Mary Coller | Safeguarding Representative |
| Ms Prue Johnson | London Probation Service |
| Ms Sheelagh Prendergast | LA Safeguarding Co-Ordinator |
| Mgr Matthew Dickens | Vicar General |
| Fr Philip Glandfield | Communications Officer |
| Sr Imelda Fleming | Representative of Religious |
| Ms Barbara Mills | Lawyer/Legal Advisor |
| DI Ian Kenward | Metropolitan Police |
Training
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