Catholic Safeguarding and Advisory Service

Manual Contents

Manual Version 3, June 2010

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Parts

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, Forms and Appendices

1. Introduction, Key Principles and Definitions

1.1	Foreword and Introduction to the Manual
1.2	Key Principles and Legislative Framework
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
2.4	Domestic Abuse - Specific Guidance
2.5	National Policy for the Support of Those Affected by Allegations of Abuse Within a Church Setting

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

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

5. Guidance, Forms and Appendices

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
	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
5.2	Forms
5.2.1	Forms Library
5.3	Appendices
5.3.1	National Contacts

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