Safeguarding news from the Diocese of Gloucester

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Spotlight on Responding Well

New safeguarding data for 2019-2021 has recently been published by the Church of England, revealing that there has been a clear increase in reports of domestic abuse and a greater awareness of spiritual abuse.We want people to be able to talk about their experiences at church and to ensure that anyone who hears them is able to respond well.

It is estimated that domestic abuse affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men. We will therefore all know people who are victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse. The data will enable the Church to identify significant or emerging issues to inform planning at a national and strategic level.

You can read the full report here -->

The next Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse session is on Monday April 24, 7pm to 9pm
with the venue to be confirmed. Find out more and book your space here -->

Alternatively, you can complete the training online through the Safeguarding Training portal -->

Safeguarding training now available in Persian

Persian language Basic Awareness Safeguarding training is now available from the Diocese of Gloucester's safeguarding trainers network.

Read more here -->

Something to listen to

Artist and facilitator for The Clewer Initiative Bill Crooks talks about the new #LentResource Journeys. Listen at https://youtu.be/06XWo-xS6EM

Training

Hidden Voices – taster course
Empowering churches and communities to respond to modern slavery.

Some people might ask What can churches and communities do about modern slavery? The truth is local people are key to solving this puzzle. For starters, they can spot the signs of modern slavery and help the police to find victims. They can prevent vulnerable people they work with, like the homeless, from being trafficked or exploited.

This taster course seeks to awaken in churches a passion for working with their communities and responding to the needs of the vulnerable and marginalised. It describes a simple process that helps to build community, with the church acting as a catalyst.

To book a place, please email safeguardingtraining@glosdioc.org.uk

More upcoming events →

Something to share with your PCC: If I told you, what would you do?

A bank of resources, developed in the Diocese of Newcastle by survivors of church-based abuse, complemented by original artwork and music created by survivors.

Download the resources here

Something to share with your worshipping community:
SAGB Roadshows

For the first time, the 2023 Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board (GSAB) Roadshows will be aimed at the public, rather than professionals. 

Get the details here

Direct support for training

We really appreciate all your commitment and what you are doing, and we appreciate that this can feel rather a lot to take in, plan for and then keep track of! Please do get in touch with me if you have any questions or would like any support to access or embed the training. I am available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, by phone and email, on beccafaal@glosdioc.org.uk or 07401 197280.

How to get in touch with the safeguarding team

Please do check out our website pages. We will do our best to keep the information as up to date as possible, but just as a reminder of who we are and how to contact us:

For any questions relating to training please contact Becca Faal, 07401 197280
To book onto any safeguarding event please contact Laura Evans, 01452 835531
For any questions relating to DBS please contact Kate Peake
For any safeguarding concerns or casework enquiries please contact Brett Riches and Mel Biscoe 01452 835516
For any HR related safer recruitment questions that may relate to parish employment or volunteer management issues, please contact Judith Knight 01452 410022

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