The Armagh Diocesan Committee for Safeguarding Children updated the Diocesan Policy and Procedures for Safeguarding Children and the new document was ratified by the Cardinal and Bishop on Friday 8th January 2010.
ARMAGH DIOCESAN INTERIM POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Click here to view as one document: Interim Policy & Procedures
Below are links to the different sections of the Policy
Main Document
Standard 1: Diocesan Policy Statement
Standard 2: How to respond to Allegations and Suspicions of Abuse
Standard 3: Preventing Harm to Children
c) Creating a Safe Environment
Additional Good Practice Guidelines for pilgrimage/residential programmes
Standard 4: Training and Education for Keeping Children Safe
Standard 5: Communicating the Church’s Safeguarding Message
Standard 6: Access to Advice and Support
Standard 7: Implementing and Monitoring the Standards
Appendices
Appendix One – What is Child Abuse
Appendix Two – Contact Details for Church and other support services
Appendix Three – Various Safeguarding Roles in the Archdiocese
Appendix Four – Guidelines for Use of Modern Technology
The document was written in line with the Standards and Guidance Document released by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church.
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