Safeguarding Children
The Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa are committed to implementing Safeguarding Children Policy and Standards 2016 (NBSCCCI). We do not have ministries with children in Ireland.
Child Safeguarding Policy Statement of the Constituent Members of the Catholic Church in Ireland
As a constituent member of the Catholic Church in Ireland, we recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children, are committed to ensuring their safety and well-being, and will work in partnership with parents/guardians to do this. We recognise each child as a gift from God, and we value and encourage the participation of children in all activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development. All Church personnel (including clergy, religious, staff and volunteers) have a responsibility to safeguard children through promoting their welfare, health and development in a safe and caring environment that supports their best interests and prevents abuse.
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For the procedures to implement the child safeguarding policy, the Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa follow the guidance of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland available here www.safeguarding.ie/index.php/guidance
Details of Personnel to Contact if you are Concerned about the Welfare and Safety of Children
Designated Officer (Designated Liaison Person) for FMSA in Ireland
Sr Rose Nakku FMSA
34A Gilford Road
Sandymount
Dublin 4
Phone: 01-2838376
email: [email protected]
GARDA SIOCHANA
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Investigation Unit,
Tel. Tel. 01-6683430
CHILD PROTECTION SERVICE:
Tusla – Child and Family Agency
Tel. 01-7718500
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Other useful contact information:
Towards Healing: (a Catholic Church response to clerical/religious abuse)
free and confidential counselling referral service:
Phone: 1800 303416 (RoI) and 0800 0963315 (NI and UK)
Email: “>mailto:% [email protected]
Website: http://www.towardshealing.ie/
The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland:
Phone: + 353 (0) 1 505 3026
Email: “>mailto:% [email protected]
Wesbite: http://www.safeguarding.ie/
Towards Peace: (a Spiritual Suppport Service)
Phone: + 353 (0)1 5053028
Mobile: + 353 (0)86 7710533Mon – Thurs: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
An answerphone service is available outside these hours
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.towardspeace.ie/
UK:
To read In God’s Image, the Child Safeguarding Policy for the Church in Scotland, please click on the below link.
https://www.bcos.org.uk/Portals/0/In%20Gods%20Image%20WEB.pdf
USA:
For information, policy and procedures for Protecting Children in the Archdiocese of Boston, please link to the website of the Secretariat: Protecting Children, Archdiocese of Boston, USA:
http://www.bostoncatholic.org/Offices-And-Services/Office-Detail.aspx?id=460