An update on the CofE National Redress Scheme has been published today.
The Church is currently in the process of developing national proposals for redress which aim to include financial payment, therapeutic, spiritual and emotional support, acknowledgment of wrongdoing on the part of the Church, apology and support for rebuilding lives.
The update published today gives details of proposals to be debated at The Church of England's General Synod in July 2023. The Church is still developing the Redress Scheme and it is not yet open for applications. Once set up, all survivors of sexual, physical, psychological, and emotional abuse (including spiritual abuse) relating to the Church will be eligible to apply for redress.
The full update can be read on the Church of England website, here
More information on the Redress Scheme and links to previous updates can be found on the Church of England's Redress page here
If you have any concerns about a child, young person or adult who may be vulnerable, or someone who works/volunteers for the Church of England Birmingham, please contact:
CofE Birmingham Bishop's Safeguarding Adviser
Call 07342 993 844 or complete our online referral form here.
Safe Spaces is an independent and free support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church. They can be contacted via telephone or email
Email: safespaces@firstlight.org.uk
Tel: 0300 303 1056
The helpline is open Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm and Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Website: https://www.safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk/
The Domestic Violence Helpline number is 0808 2000 247
Ensuring that victims and survivors who disclose abuse within the Church of England receive appropriate support is a central pillar of the Church’s approach to safeguarding. The response and support that victims and survivors can expect from the Church is outlined in the House of Bishops’ guidance “Responding Well to Victims and Survivors of Abuse”. An summary is available on the Church of England website here.