Like many of the lay and ordained leaders in our Diocese, I am currently undertaking my refresher safeguarding training. For me, this is three, three-hour sessions, all on Zoom, withContinue reading
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Safeguarding resources developed especially for young people
The Church of England is investing in a ground-breaking programme of safeguarding training and resources, created especially for children and young people. The project was the brainchild of BeccaContinue reading
Safeguarding update
From the HR and Safeguarding Team: Tuesday 9 February 2021 A big and ongoing thank you for continuing to be the eyes and ears of safeguarding in our local worshipping communities. WeContinue reading
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
13.10.2020 A message from Bishop Rachel Last week the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, IICSA, published its overarching investigation report into the Anglican Church in England and Wales, highlightingContinue reading
Safeguarding considerations for online groups
As many church groups are in the process of changing systems and ways they communicate, here’s a quick reminder of a few Safeguarding resources to help answer questions, particularly aroundContinue reading
Bishop Rachel asked the Government about support for looked after and adopted children
Bishop Rachel asked a question in the House of Lords today, asking the government how they ensure that 16 and 17 year-olds, vulnerable to County Lines and exploitation, are providedContinue reading
Mandatory Safeguarding Review for parishes: PCR 2
In 2007, the Church of England commissioned a national Past Case Review (PCR) which sought to look at the handling by the Church of child protection cases over many years. Continue reading
Bishop Rachel responds to the Peter Ball documentary
“I am utterly ashamed that a so called Bishop in the Church of England committed such horrific abuse.”
The Hibiscus Project
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek has launched The Hibiscus Project, a special fund in memory of Neil Todd, dedicated to helping worshipping communities to welcome andContinue reading
Modern slavery in Gloucestershire: be part of the solution
Bishop Robert will be joining with the Gloucestershire Anti-Slavery Partnership (GASP) at an event on Friday 18 October, 5pm to 7pm to share more about modern slavery and human traffickingContinue reading
Parish Safeguarding Annual Checklist – 2019
Dear all, Please do take some time over the next couple of months to discuss, complete and return the 2019 Parish Safeguarding Checklist. This is something we are required to doContinue reading
Bishop Rachel speaks about the IICSA Report regarding Peter Ball
“Indefensible failures of those in authority in the Church at that time to take the right action”
More than 900 reports of potential modern slavery recorded through app
Drivers using a pioneering app to gather information on modern slavery in hand car washes made more than 900 reports of potential cases over a five-month period, according to researchContinue reading
An update from the Safeguarding Team
Modern slavery The Clewer initiative which is a Church of England project on modern slavery has some online training which is now available to anyone who would like to findContinue reading
Bishop and leading charity join forces to urge greater action on body image and self-harm among children
In response to rising numbers of children self-harming, the Bishop of Gloucester and The Children’s Society have come together to … [contd.]
Modern Slavery: how you can help to take action
Thursday 18th October 2018 is Anti-Slavery Day. There are more than 40 million people around the world trapped in some form of modern slavery – it happens right here in Gloucestershire.
Diocese of Gloucester Parish Safeguarding Checklist
A message for all Safeguarding Nominated People and Incumbents:(originally sent July 2018) Note: This 2018 checklist has been superseded by the Parish Dashboards – please contact the Safeguarding teamContinue reading
SCIE Survivors Survey
SCIE (Social Care Institute for Excellence) have made a survey available in relation to survivors of abuse. The initial closing date for this is 8th August, for a first summary being published in October. The survey will remain open after this date, though, and all responses will be reviewed again in January 2019.
Car wash app to help spot signs of slavery
Drivers urged to join information-gathering effort against modern slavery in hand car washes.
Research into allegations of abuse
Dr Craig Harper from Nottingham Trent University, along with colleagues from the Church of England, is conducting some research on how members of various communities make sense of allegations ofContinue reading
A letter from the Archbishops-IICSA
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, “so, Jesus got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured waterContinue reading
Not on Our Turf campaign to bring an end to modern slavery and human trafficking
Churches and other community leaders across Cheltenham are backing a campaign to bring an end to modern day slavery and human trafficking.
Safeguarding presentation given by Bishop Rachel
Safeguarding presentation given by Bishop Rachel at the General Synod
Domestic Abuse Workshops 2018
Would you know the signs of Domestic Abuse? Domestic Abuse—it’s a matter of life and death On average two women are killed by their partner or ex-partner every week inContinue reading
