SAFE SPACES
The Church of England and Catholic Church in England and Wales will be continuing to provide support for victims of church-based abuse, following a successful two-year pilot of the Safe Spaces service.
Currently delivered by the independent charity Victim Support, Safe Space is a free national support service which offers a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with either the Church of England or the Catholic Church in England and Wales.
A telephone helpline and live chat is available 0300 303 1056 LiveChat/ Website safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk.
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SAFE SPACES
Website: www.safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk/
Phone nunber: 0300 303 1056 (Opening times : Mon-Wed: 10am – 6pm;Thursday: 12pm – 8pm; Fri-Sat: 10am – 6pm; Sun: Closed
INTERNET SAFETY
Sadly, there have been a number of reports of Zoom calls being Zoombombed (an individual intrudes uninvited into a Zoom call) and distributing distressing material or comments, live streams being hacked, and people joining online groups with the intention of grooming children and young people.
CSAS have put together the attached guidance document in respect of using videoconferencing for ministry, parents may find the useful links section helpful in guiding you through the online world.
Guidance_on_safeguarding_in_the_use_of_videoconferencing_for_ministry.pdf
Sections 8 & 9 of the CSAS Creating a Safer Environment document inlcudes guidance on the use of technology, and photography and filming including live streaming church services. https://www.csas.uk.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Creating-a-Safer-Environment-1.docx
Reporting Abuse
