Safeguarding

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Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Safe to Grow is the Baptist Union's Child Protection policy. Safe to Belong is the similar policy for vulnerable adults. We support Criminal Record Bureau disclosures, handled through the Churches Agency for Safeguarding. Disclosures are a requirement for all ministers and all persons working with people in those sectors, such as youth work, Sunday School or special programmes for dependent adults, which fall under the remit of the policies.

Advice and accompaniment is available to those churches or individuals handling child protection or vulnerable adult issues, such as an accusation of child abuse or a disqualifying disclosure for a youth leader.

A supply of Enhanced Disclosure forms for use by churches is available on request from the Baptist Union This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You may also find helpful guidance on filling in these forms by clicking here. 

There is no charge for volunteers to apply, but for those in paid office there is a charge of £44 made payable to the Churches Agency for Safeguarding.

The latest information from our Safeguarding Adviser is available through the BU publication Transform.

 

 

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