Caring for Survivors of Abuse
Listening to and Caring for People Who Have Suffered AbuseThe Church is committed to caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons and to continuing to learn how to respond in a supportive and healing way to the needs of those who have suffered abuse. Those who have suffered abuse within the Church will receive a compassionate response, be listened to and be taken seriously. + Care of Adult Survivors of Abuse in the Church
The Truth ProjectThe Truth Project is part of the independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. The purpose of the project is to give victims and survivors of child sexual abuse the opportunity to share their experiences. See www.truthproject.org.uk for more information
Past Cases ReviewThe Church of England is currently conducting a review of all past safeguarding case files. Any individuals who wish to contribute to this review or who need to come forward with information or disclosures regarding Church of England related abuse are encouraged to contact the Bishop’s Safeguarding Adviser (T: 07342 993844. To email, please click here). Contact details for other Dioceses are available here. However, recognising that this may not feel safe for those with a lived experience of abuse from within the church, an independent, dedicated telephone helpline - 0800 80 20 20 - operated by the NSPCC - has been set up. Anyone can use this helpline to provide information, to raise concerns or contribute to the review or contact other survivor support services including diocesan safeguarding teams Further information about the review is on The Church of England website |
