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Promoting a Safe Church

The Church of England has published a policy and guidelines for safeguarding vulnerable adults in line with the policies and procedures developed over the last 10 years for the safeguarding of children.

"Promoting a Safe Church" builds on the 'companion' volume "Protecting all God's Children" (2004).

They have also published "Responding to Domestic Abuse" - this document is intended to be used as guidance for those with pastoral responsibilities.