St Patrick’s Catholic Church

In the Deanery of Sefton Coast North and the Archdiocese of Liverpool

“Your Presence my light”

Safeguarding at St Marie’s and St Patrick’s

 

What is safeguarding?

Safeguarding relates to the action taken to promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and to protect them from harm.

Remember if a child, young person or vulnerable adult is in immediate risk of harm then call the Police 999 

Everyone has the right to be safe, and safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

At St Marie’s and St Patrick’s are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults so that all can worship and grow safely in our community. Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults is the responsibility of the whole Church and central to our mission. Every human being has a value and dignity which we as Catholics acknowledge as coming directly from God’s creation of human beings in his own image and likeness. We believe therefore that all people should be valued, supported and protected from harm.
We have adopted the Safeguarding policy and guidelines of the Archdiocese of Liverpool.

Our safeguarding reps, Helen (St Marie’s) and Celiene (St Patrick’s) can be contacted via the Parish Office

 

Domestic abuse is a serious crime with two women a week being killed by a current or former partner in England and Wales. However, anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of their gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexuality or background. Although the most common type of domestic abuse is within a relationship, the legal definition of domestic abuse also covers “any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. This can encompass, but is not limited to psychological, physical, sexual, financial and emotional abuse.”

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police - the police will continue to respond to emergency calls.
If you call 999 from a mobile and cannot speak, press 55 to Make Yourself Heard and this will transfer your call to the police.

Pressing 55 only works on mobiles and does not allow police to track your location.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247 or www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk 

As well as the weblinks we have local Sefton Adult and Children Social Care Services where you can phone

 in order to
- make a referral
  - out of hours
  - or in case of an emergency

Sefton - 0345 140 0845 (Children)
Sefton - 0151 934 3737 (Adults) 

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More safeguarding information

The Archdiocese of Liverpool Safeguarding Department

The Catholic Church of England and Wales, the Bishops and Religious Congregational Leaders are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church.

 

Safe Spaces...support

Safe Spaces is a free support service, providing a safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church of England and Wales or the Church in Wales.

 

Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service 020 7901 1920

The National Catholic Safeguarding Commission 07779984942

Stop it Now Helpline 0808 1000 900

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children 0808 800 5000

CHILD LINE 0800 1111

One in Four Specialising in working with survivors of childhood sexual violence. 020 8697 2112

RASAC (Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre)

The Medaille Trust - Help defeat modern slavery 0161 817 2260

National Domestic Abuse helpline

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247Remember. You are not alone!

Contact:

Tel: 01704 531229

Email: stpatricks.southport@rcaolp.co.uk