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It is a priority for the Lancaster diocese in all its parishes and organisations to create opportunities for children, young people, and vulnerable adults to come to know and love God and to find in Christ the source of their own social, emotional, moral and spiritual development. Our commitment to Pastoral development and welfare of vulnerable people flows from a belief in the dignity and sanctity of each person, and their right to grow and live in a supportive and nurturing community. As the church we share responsibility for those in our collective care and we state that:
As members of the Catholic Church in the diocese of Lancaster we recognise that every person is created in the image and likeness of God and is so loved by God
We seek to respect the dignity and uniqueness of individuals by ensuring the safety of all those, whatever their age, with whom we have contact. We recognise that vulnerable people are individuals, with their own needs, rights, wishes and feelings.
We believe it is the responsibility of each one of us to prevent the physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults in our care. We aim to provide a safe environment that supports and nurtures, so they may develop and mature as safe from harm as possible
We accept that some element of risk is unavoidable and so support and accept diocesan protection procedures intended to minimise those risks
The Lancaster diocesan child protection commission will liaise closely with statutory agencies to ensure that any allegations of abuse are promptly and fairly dealt with and perpetrators held to account
Our diocese will support victims of abuse from all church workers, volunteers, clergy, and male and female religious. It will also give support to church workers, volunteers, clergy, and male and female religious who are found to be victims of false allegations
Our two Parish representatives are Bill Cookson and Joan Peacock who may be contacted directly by e-mail on Bill@St-JosephsAnsdell.net or Joan@St-JosephsAnsdell.net
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Bill Cookson |
Joan Peacock |
Other contact numbers you may find useful:
Diocesan protection office: 218, Tulketh Road, Preston PR2 1ES
Telephone 01772728433 mobile 07813 897999
Social services: Tel 0125347 7725
Police family protection: Tel 01253 604080
Childline: Tel 0800 1111
NSPCC: Tel 0808 800 5000
Mencap: Tel 0808 808 1111
Age Concern: Tel 0800 009666
Elder abuse response: Tel 0808 808 8141
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