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St. Mary's Safeguarding Officer

St. Bartholomew's Safeguarding Officer

Diocesan Safeguarding Officer

West Sussex Social Services

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NSPCC
0808 800 5000

Childline
0800 1111

National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247

Action on Elder Abuse
0808 808 8141

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St. Mary's Church
Petworth
Safeguarding

The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church.

In accordance with the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and adults we are committed to:-

• Promoting a safer environment and culture
• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
• Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons
• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons
• Responding to those that may pose a present riska present risk.

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

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