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.

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Support and Advice

The following sources of advice and support are also available.

Thirtyone:eight Helpline 03030031111 https://thirtyoneeight.org

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