The Religious of the Assumption are committed to promoting a culture of zero tolerance for any form of abuse. We want to be a Congregation that gives life, promotes healthy human relationships, ensures justice, fosters communion, pays special attention to vulnerable people, and exercises authority as equal ‘covenant partners’ in God’s mission.
As disciples of Jesus Christ and members of the Religious of the Assumption, we want to live the Gospel values for God’s Kingdom. Therefore, we want to denounce all forms of abuse in our communities, institutions, and places of mission.
We want to promote a culture of caring in our communities and to ensure safe and healthy environments for our mission. We are thus committed to implementing measures to safeguard the wellbeing of all concerned.
If you have information of a safeguarding nature where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention call the emergency services on 999.
If you wish to report any safeguarding concerns, past or present, please email the Safeguarding Representative for the English Territory of the Religious of the Assumption [email protected]. She will ensure that any concerns are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner.
External organisations
Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service: catholicsafeguarding.org.uk
Religious Life Safeguarding Service: religioussafeguarding.org
Safe Spaces
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 Catholic Church of England and Wales, the Church of England or the Church in Wales. Services are for people aged 18 or over, regardless of whether the abuse occurred recently or in the past, or whether the perpetrator is living or deceased. You do not have to have reported the incident to the Church authorities or the Police in order to access support.
This service is for people who have experienced any kind of abuse – this includes (but is not limited to) sexual violence, inappropriate sexual behaviour, physical abuse, financial abuse or exploitation, psychological abuse (including spiritual abuse), domestic abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour.
Email: [email protected]
Call: 0300 303 1056
Public call for information – Clergy, Religious, Employees, Volunteers, Parishioners
The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) are undertaking a thematic inspection focusing on current survivor engagement and support across Catholic dioceses and Religious Life Groups in England and Wales. They would like to hear the views of as many people as possible and invite you to take part through this link:
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