SAFEGUARDING
What we do…
We, the parish church of All Saints', Highgate, believe that the care and protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults who are involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole Church community. Everyone who participates in the life of the Church has a role to play in promoting a safer church for all. Our commitment to creating a safe environment flows from the fact that we are all made in the image of God and the Church’s common belief in the dignity and uniqueness of every human being. We expect all our staff, volunteers and those who use our premises to share this commitment and value the support of those who worship here in achieving this.
How we do it…
We seek to achieve this by abiding by the principles set out in the House of Bishops Policy: "Promoting a Safer Church" and we look to follow the guidance contained in the "Parish Safeguarding Handbook".
If you have any concerns please contact either Brooke Dunbar (our Safeguarding Officer) or the Revd Timothy Miller. For more information and contact details click here.
Finding Help
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and distressing to you and it may add to your hurt by our not being able to immediately assist you. Here are some contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
There is a speciality unit in Haringey, VAWG (Violence against Women and Girls), who offer excellent services. You can find their page, which contains guidance and information for residents and professionals who may be worried about themselves or someone else at risk of Domestic Abuse (DA) or any type of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) during the Coronavirus Pandemic. You can access their website by clicking here.