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Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service (CSAS) Procedures Manual

Manual Contents

December 2011

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This contents list is sub divided into the following parts, each Part contains relevant Chapters/Procedures: (Click on the title to jump to the Section you require):

  1. Introduction, Key Principles and Definitions
  2. How to Respond to Concerns and Allegations
  3. Information and Access to Records (Procedures)
  4. Creating a Safe Environment including Recruitment, CRB and ISA
  5. Guidance and Flowcharts
  6. Forms and Appendices


1. Introduction, Key Principles and Definitions

1.1 Foreword and Introduction to the Manual  
1.2 Key Principles and Legislative Framework Updated
1.3 Definitions, Terminology and Key Roles  
1.4 Organisational Structure  


2. How to Respond to Concerns and Allegations

2.1 Children and Young People  
2.2 Vulnerable Adults  
2.3 People in a Position of Trust Updated
2.4 Domestic Abuse - Specific Guidance  
2.5 National Policy for the Support of Those Affected by Allegations of Abuse Within a Church Setting Updated


3. Information and Access to Records (Procedures)

3.1 Information Sharing  
3.2 Confidentiality  
3.3 Access to Records  


4. Creating a Safe Environment including Recruitment, CRB and ISA

‘The Protection of Freedoms Bill 2010-2011 is currently passing through parliament and will result in some changes to recruitment, particularly in regard to CRB checks and the role of the ISA. When the Bill has been passed the amendments will be made accordingly. For further details see the Parliament website.

4.1 National Policies for Creating a Safe Environment for Vulnerable People in the Catholic Church in England and Wales (currently under review)
4.2 Safer Recruitment Practice including CRB
4.3 Preliminary Enquiry Protocol
4.4 National Review Process
  4.4.1 National Review Protocol
  4.4.2 National Review Guidance
4.5 Independent Risk Assessment
4.6 Whistle Blowing Policy
4.7 Cross Boundary Placements May 2007
4.8 Testimonial of Suitability Supply Clergy
4.9 Photographic Displays


5. Guidance and Flowcharts

5.1

Guidance

  
5.1.1 Signs of Abuse  
5.1.2 Guidelines Supporting People who may be experiencing Domestic Abuse  
5.1.3 Guidance on Creating a Safe Environment  
5.1.4 National Standards for Induction, Supervision, Support, Training and Appraisal  
5.1.5 Dismissal from the Clerical State (Laicisation) Guidance   New
5.1.6 Information Sharing Protocol 2011 New
 


Flowcharts

  
  Flowchart: How to respond to concerns about a child or young person  
  Flowchart: How to respond to concerns about a vulnerable adult  
  Flowchart: How to respond to concerns about a person in a position of trust  
  Flowchart: For Communication and Cooperation within Religious owned/run Parishes  


6. Forms and Appendices

6.1

Forms

  
6.1.1 Forms Library  


6.2


Appendices

  
  Keywords and Contacts  
  Catholic Keywords  
  Quick Guide  

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