Child Safeguarding

Safeguarding Audit 

A review of Safeguarding Practice in the Redemptorist Congregation was undertaken in March 2022 by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church. The report can be read by clicking on this link:  Safeguarding Audit 2022

 

Child Safeguarding Policy

Statement of the Constituent Members of the Catholic Church in Ireland

As a constituent member of the Catholic Church in Ireland, we recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children, are committed to ensuring their safety and well-being, and will work in partnership with parents/guardians to do this. We recognise each child as a gift from God, and we value and encourage the participation of children in all activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.

All Church personnel (including clergy, religious, staff and volunteers) have a responsibility to safeguard children through promoting their welfare, health and development in a safe and caring environment that supports their best interests and prevents abuse.

 

Safeguarding Statement 2019

This statement has been prepared to comply with the requirements of the Children First Act 2015 and derived from Safeguarding Children Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland 2016. Click on the link to read.

 

Procedures

For the procedures to implement the child safeguarding policy, the Redemptorists follow the guidance of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland, available here: https://www.safeguarding.ie/index.php/guidance

 

Details of Personnel to Contact if you are Concerned about the Welfare and Safety of Children

Designated Liaison Person:

  • Mr Phil Mortell – (353) (0)87-2252415  email:  safeguarding@cssr.ie 

Deputy Liaison Person:   

  • Fr. Peter Burns – (0044) 776342 0009

Police:     

  • ROI:  Sexual Crime Management Unit 01-6663316
  • PSNI Belfast:  028-90650222

Child Protection Service: 

  • ROI:  Contact Local TULSA Office
  • Belfast:  028-90507000 (Gateway Team)

 

Safeguarding Children: A One-Church Approach
Policy and Standards for the Redemptorists in Ireland 2016

 

This Policy for safeguarding the welfare of children aims to ensure a safe environment, where risks are minimised, where those affected by abuse are supported, where offenders are brought to account and where all allegations are dealt with justly and promptly.

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Link below to Policy & Guidance document issued by The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church.

Policy & Guidance Document