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Safeguarding Coordinator

Safeguarding Coordinators were previously known as "Delegates", "Representatives" or other similar titles under the Church's 1994 Child Protection Guidelines.

They are accountable to the Bishop, Congregational Leader or Seminary Rector and the appropriate Trustees for leading and managing Child Protection policy and practice, and implementation within the Diocese, Religious Congregation or Seminary. Thereby create and example of best practice in the prevention of Child Abuse and in responding to it, both nationally and at the level of the Diocese/Religious Congregation/Seminary.

Develop the effective operation of preventative policies and practices within the Church that will minimise the opportunity for abuse. Inform and advise the Bishop/Congregational Leader on best practice in managing all matters relating to child abuse allegations.