Chapter 1: Safeguarding values, policy and roles within the Church

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We have put in place the following recommended structures, roles and responsibilities to ensure that the Church can deliver on our responsibilities and duties in relation to safeguarding.

Contents

Safeguarding values and policy

The Church of Scotland Safeguarding Policy Statement

Preventing harm and abuse

Responding to disclosures of harm and abuse or risk of abuse

The role and responsibilities of all workers

The role and responsibilities of the Presbytery

The role and responsibilities of the Trustees of the Kirk Session

The role and responsibilities of the Safeguarding Coordinator

The role and responsibilities of the Safeguarding Panel

The role and responsibilities of the Minister

Safeguarding when congregations enter into a union

Safeguarding handbook

Chapter 2: Protecting children and adults at risk of harm