Safeguarding

The Sisters of Bethany have formally adopted the House of Bishops’ ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ Policy Statement and seek to follow the ‘Religious Communities Safeguarding Code of Practice’ in all their relationships with others. 
 
In relation to the Norfolk house, in the first instance, concerns and enquiries about safeguarding should be raised with the Designated Safeguarding Person –
Sister Heidi Marie n.SSB 
tel: 07732 750702  moc.liamgnull@ynahtebfosretsis.mh
or with Sue Brice, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (Diocese of Norwich) 
tel: 01603 882345  gro.hciwronfoesecoidnull@ecirb.eus
 
In relation to the Southsea house, there is currently no Designated Safeguarding Person. For any concerns and enquiries please contact –
Claire Lewis, the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (Diocese of Portsmouth)
tel. 023 9289 9665  gro.nacilgna.htuomstropnull@gnidraugefas
 
The following sources of advice are also available:
 

NSPCC Helpline for adults concerned about a child – 0808 800 5000

Childline for children and young people – 0800 1111
 
Action on Elder Abuse helpline – 0808 808 8141 24-hour
 
National Domestic Violence helpline – 0808 2000 247
 
NAPAC offers support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse – 0808 801 0331
 
Stop It Now helps prevent child sexual abuse – 0808 100 0900
 
Cruse bereavement helpline – 0808 808 1677
 
Family Lives provides support and advice on family issues – 0808 800 222
 
MACSAS for people who have been abused by church officers – 0808 801 0340
 
Samaritans for people struggling to cope and needing someone to talk to – 116 123 
 
 
Sources of support for victims of abuse and their families:

Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056 (Monday to Friday: 09:00-21:00; Saturdays: 09:00-13:00; Sundays: 13:00-17:00)
Safe Spaces, delivered by First Light Safe Spaces, is a free and independent 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 https://safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk/   

The Survivors Trust – http://thesurvivorstrust.org
 
Safeline – https://safeline.org.uk/resources/information-for-family-friends/how-can-family-and-friends-help-a-survivor/
 
SupportLine – www.supportline.org.uk/problems/rape_sexual-assault.php
 
Victim Support – www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/childhood-abuse