Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

   

Safeguarding is the shared responsibility of everyone to ensure the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also about ensuring the professional and safe behaviour of everyone who has a duty of care within our Catholic communities whether ordained or lay and whether in a paid or volunteer position. 

   

Safeguarding is not only a way to respond to harm but must be proactive in the prevention of any form of abuse or harm.

As it is an absolute priority for all involved in New Dawn in Scotland we have procedures in place that we ask participants to adhere to especially in regards to the Youth and Children Ministries. These are briefed at all events.

   

Further information on safeguarding can be found on the Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (SCSSA)website.

 
    Click the image to access SCSSA website
 
 

Safeguarding Prayer:

 
Lord Jesus,
we praise you for calling us
to the service of others.
We pray for a generosity of spirit
to ensure the vulnerable are protected.

 
We pray for a compassionate heart
so that we will reach out to those who are
wounded by abuse.
We pray for courage and determination
as we seek the safety of everyone
in our parish communities.
 
We dedicate ourselves
to this work of service
and pray that you will help us
to do your will at all times and in all places.
Amen.
 

Diocesan safeguarding contacts

 
This provides a link to the SCSSA leaflet and contains ‘safeguarding’ contact numbers for all 8 dioceses. 
     

 
Details of Safeguarding in the Catholic Church can be found in the above publication.
 
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