Safeguarding

The Comboni Missionaries (or Verona Fathers as we were more commonly known before the Canonization of our Founder, Daniel Comboni, on October 5th 2003) regard the health, safety and well-being of every person as an absolute priority given that as Catholics we believe every human being has a value and dignity which comes directly from having been created in the image and likeness of God. In the area of Safeguarding, the Comboni Missionaries in England and Wales are regulated by the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA), and are aligned to the Religious Life Safeguarding Service (RLSS), who provide advice and guidance on practical issues and on following the national Policy and Procedures of the Church.

CSSA telephone: 0207 901 1920
CSSA email: admin@catholicsafeguarding.org.uk

 

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If you have a concern with regard to Safeguarding, you can contact our Safeguarding Lead in the United Kingdom, Rev. Martin Devenish mccj, or Mr. Stephen O’Connor, the Head of Safeguarding for the Religious Life Safeguarding Service (RLSS):

Rev. Martin Devenish mccj,
Comboni Missionaries (Verona Fathers),
London Road,
Sunningdale.
Berks. SL5 0JY
Tel.:  01344 621267
E-mail:  
safeguarding@combonimissionaries.co.uk

Mr. Stephen O’Connor,
Head of Safeguarding,
Religious Life Safeguarding Service,
P.O. Box 878,
York. YO31 6GS
Tel.: 0151 5562313
E-mail: 
safeguarding@religioussafeguarding.org

The Comboni Missionaries are working in partnership with Survivors Manchester, who have particular expertise in supporting and advising male survivors of sexual abuse, or those who have been affected by such abuse. Survivors Manchester’s services are, and always will be, confidential and working with Faith Communities does not change that – those who seek help are afforded confidentiality and anonymity, within the constraints of statutory law.

If you have been affected by sexual abuse and would like to contact Survivors Manchester, you can access support directly by using the details below:

Survivors Manchester website: https://www.survivorsmanchester.org.uk/
Contact: Ross Phillips, Senior Trauma Informed Therapist
Telephone: 0161 236 2182
Email: support@survivorsmanchester.org.uk

 

CONTACT DETAILS FOR SUPPORT AGENCIES IN THE FIELD OF SAFEGUARDING IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ENGLAND AND WALES

 

The Catholic Standards Safeguarding Agency (CSSA) is a new central agency that has been created as the professional standards body to which all Catholic Dioceses and Religious Life Groups in England and Wales are accountable. It replaces the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service (CSAS) and National Catholic Safeguarding Commission (NCSC).

Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency,
39, Eccleston Square,
London. SW1V 1BX

Tel.: 0207 901 1920
E-mail: admin@catholicsafeguarding.org.uk
Web: www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk

 

 

 

 

The Religious Life Safeguarding Service (RLSS) is an independent team of safeguarding professionals which provides safeguarding services to the Religious of the Catholic Church in England and Wales

Religious Life Safeguarding Service,
P.O. Box 878,
York. YO31 6GS

Tel.: 0151 351 6262
E-mail: safeguarding@religioussafeguarding.org
Web: www.religioussafeguarding.org

 

Domestic Abuse Group
Every person has a right to live their life free from violence, abuse, intimidation and fear. Violence of this kind should never be tolerated or ever justified. On behalf of the Church in England and Wales, the ‘Domestic Abuse Group’ of the Bishops’ Conference leads in supporting the victims, and fighting the scourge, of domestic abuse.

Web: www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/our-work/department/social-justice/domestic-abuse/

 

FURTHER INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO SAFEGUARDING IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ENGLAND AND WALES

 

  • The Elliot Report: An independent review of the Catholic Church’s Safeguarding Structures and Arrangements (2020)

https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/11/Independent-Review-Safeguarding-Report-2020.pdf 

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  • The Cumberlege Report: ‘Safeguarding with Confidence’ (2007)

https://comboni.org.uk/files/Safeguarding-with-Confidence-The-cumberlege-Commission-Report.pdf

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  • The Nolan Report: ‘A Programme for Action’ (2001)

http://www.cumberlegecommission.org.uk/

 

CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE SUPPORT AGENCY IN THE FIELD OF SAFEGUARDING IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN SCOTLAND

 

 

Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency,
64, Aitken Street,
Airdrie. ML6 6LT

Tel:  0141 332 7177
Web:  
www.scssa.org.uk

 

CONTACT DETAILS FOR HELPLINES IN THE FIELD OF SAFEGUARDING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

 


NSPCC:
The leading children’s charity fighting to end child abuse in the U.K.
Tel.:  0808 800 5000
Web:  www.nspcc.org.uk
E-mail: help@nspcc.org.uk

Childline: Listening Service for Children.
Tel.:  0800 1111
Web:  www.childline.org.uk

Stop it Now Helpline: Charity working to prevent Child Sexual Abuse.
Tel.:  0808 100 0900
Web:  www.stopitnow.org.uk

Action on Elder Abuse: Confidential help and advice on any form of mistreatment of older adults.
Tel.:  0808 808 8141
Web:  www.elderabuse.org.uk

Age UK: The UK’s largest charity working with older people providing advice and support.
Tel.:  0800 678 1174
Web:  www.ageuk.org.uk

National Domestic Violence Helpline: Run in partnership between Refuge and Women’s Aid.
Tel.:  0808 2000 247
Web:  www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Respect: An anonymous and confidential helpline for men and women who are harming their spouses or partners and families. The helpline also takes calls from such spouses or partners, friends and relatives who are concerned about perpetrators of domestic abuse.
Tel.: 0808 802 4040
Web: www.respectphoneline.org.uk