Our Parish continues to implement the Diocesan Policy on Child Safeguarding and Protection.
The Policy and related procedures are implemented by the various Parish Groups who deal with children and vulnerable adults.
The Policy Statement is prominently displayed at all the entrances to the Church and the Parish Centre, along with useful phone numbers for anyone who has concerns.
Policy Statement
The Archdiocese of Dublin and Dolphin’s Barn Parish value and encourage the participation of children and young people in parish liturgies and in Diocesan activities in order to enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development. We recognise the dignity and rights of all children and are committed to ensuring their protection from all forms of abuse.
This is a commitment binding on all priests and on those who work in our Diocesan offices and agencies, and in our parishes. It extends to all the many and varied ways that children share in the life of the Church in our Diocese.
Contacts
Diocese
For complete information on the Archdiocese of Dublin Child Safeguarding and Protection Service go to: dublindiocese.ie
Civil
Archdiocese Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy FINAL 11.09.19
Newsletter
Diocesan Safeguarding Newsletter
The Archdiocese of Dublin publishes a regular newsletter: https://csps.dublindiocese.ie/category/newsletter/
Code of Conduct for Staff & Volunteers
Staff & Volunteers in the Archdiocese of Dublin are uniquely placed to act as positive role models to children and young people participating in Church activities. Such participation provides the opportunity to promote the development of self-confidence and enhance the wellbeing of the children & young people with whom we interact. This agreement serves to articulate the expectations of adult behaviour when working with children & young people in the Archdiocese of Dublin. It aims to provide confidence to children & young people, staff, volunteers, and parents that safeguarding children and young people is of paramount importance.
To uphold positive safeguarding practices all Staff & Volunteers in contact with children should:
Staff & volunteers must avoid actions and behaviour that could be construed as poor practice or potentially abusive. Therefore they should never:
