Safeguarding

At Christ Church Rio we take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and are committed to making Christ Church a safe space and to dealing openly and transparently with any issues raised. Our Safeguarding page sets out our approach to safeguarding and the policies and structures in place. If you wish to speak to someone or report anything that may be a concern then we encourage you to do so via one of the routes set out below.

Christ Church Rio Safeguarding Contacts

Christ Church Rio has appointed Jeremy Wong as our Safeguarding Advisor.

Our Safeguarding Advisor is the first person to speak to if you have any concerns around the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult. You can also speak to the Church Wardens.

Jeremy Wong - Safeguarding Advisor

Jeremy Wong - Safeguarding Advisor

Moira McLaughlin - Church Warden

Luiz Ricardo - Church Warden

Contact contact@christchurchrio.org.br to reach Jeremy Wong (Church Safeguarding Advisor), Moira McLauchlan (Church Warden), or Luiz Ricardo (Church Warden).

Christ Church Rio Safeguarding Policy Statement

The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 28/06/23.

In accordance with the Church of England’s; House of Bishop’s Policy Statements ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ (2017) and ‘Protecting God’s children’ 4th edition (2010) and the Diocesan Safeguarding Policy ‘Promoting a Safer Diocese’ (2018), our church is committed to:

  • Promoting a safer environment and culture.

  • Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.

  • Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.

  • Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.

  • Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.

  • Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

The church will:

  • Create a safe and caring place for all.

  • Have a named Church Safeguarding Officer (CSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.

  • Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.

  • Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.

  • Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.

  • Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.

  • Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.*

  • Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.

  • Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.

  • Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.

  • Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.

Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.