Help for young people wishing to report abusive behaviour
If you have been approached or have experienced abusive behaviour from anyone it (doesn't need to be about someone connected to a church) and you want to talk to a trusted adult about what has happened - or perhaps you are worried about something which might happen to you - then you can contact Mary by phone or email:
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Mary Carden Tel: 07808164686
Email: marycarden1@icloud.com
You can if you wish also contact Childline (childline.org.uk or telephone 0800 1111). This service offers free, confidential advice and support about whatever is worrying you.
Also: the NSPCC 0800 802020.
Help for adults wishing to report abusive behaviour
If you have been approached or have experienced abusive behaviour from anyone it (doesn't need to be about someone connected to a church) and you want to talk to a trusted adult about what has happened - or perhaps you are worried about something which might happen to you - then you can contact Mary by phone or email:
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Mary Carden Tel: 07808164686
Email: marycarden1@icloud.com
OR YOU CAN CONTACT THE DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING TEAM ON:
01603 882345 or safeguarding@dioceseofnorwich.org
Upper Wensum Group of Parishes
Rector: The Revd. Robin Stapleford
Our Aim:
The establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where victims of abuse can report or disclose abuse and where they can find support and best practice that contributes to the prevention of abuse
- The care, nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with, all children, young people and all adults;
- The safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and all adults;
SAFEGUARDING:
Safeguarding means the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. This means we will promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, work to prevent abuse from occurring, seek to protect those that are at risk of being abused and respond well to those that have been abused. We will take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others, and offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.
If there are any worries about anybody's safety (i.e. might they be in danger of, or suffering from, any physical or mental harm), useful information may be found at:
https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/training/safeguarding
If you would like to talk to the Parish Safeguarding Officer for the Upper Wensum Group of Parishes then contact:
Mary Carden
07808 164686
marycarden1@icloud.com