Safeguarding - General Information.

Safeguarding Policy Statement in the Diocese of Derry

As a constituent member of the Catholic Church in Ireland, the Diocese of Derry recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children, are committed to ensuring their safety and well-being, and will work in partnership with parents/guardians to do this.

The Diocese recognises each child as a gift from God, and value and encourage the participation of children in all activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.

All Church personnel including clergy, religious, staff and volunteers have a responsibility to safeguard children through promoting their welfare, health and development in a safe and caring environment that supports their best interests and prevents abuse.

Derry Diocesan Safeguarding Office

Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street , Derry, BT48 6UJ

Tel:- 7136 2475.  Fax:-7126 0970  Email:-   safeguarding@derrydiocese.org

Safeguarding Coordinator:  Mrs Briege O'Neill

Safeguarding Office, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6UJ

Tel:-7136 2475  Email :- safeguarding@derrydiocese.org

Administrative Officer:  Mrs Anne Marie O'Brien

Safeguarding Office, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6UJ

Tel :-7136 2475  Email :- safeguarding@derrydiocese.org

Designated Liaison Person : Marie O'Kane

Safeguarding Office, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6UJ

Tel:- 07596 500 793      

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PARISH SAFEGUARDING As part of the Parish Safeguarding Process we would like to make all Church Personnel aware that the following policies are available on the Derry Diocesan Website – Safeguarding Policy & Procedures, Code of Behaviour, Diocesan Whistle Blowing Policy, Complaints Procedure .

Safeguarding Notice: If you have any concerns with regard to the Safeguarding of children or adults in at Risk of Harm within the Church please contact Marie O'Kane, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) at 07596500793 or at dlp@derrydiocese.org. or to report a safeguarding suspicion, concern, knowledge or allegation directly to the statutory authorities please contact the PSNI on 101 or Social Service, Gateway Services,Western HSCT on  028 71314090 and ask for the Duty Social Worker  or Gateway Services Northern HSC Trust on 028 9442 4459 or the Regional Emergency Social Work Service on 0800 1979 995 

Trainers:

Child Safeguarding Trainer:   Training in progress

Adult Safeguarding Trainer:   Mrs Breige O'Neill

http://www.derrydiocese.org/safeguarding/general-information