Safeguarding

This office exists to create a secure and supportive atmosphere in which those who have suffered abuse can disclose to a trusted person in the expectation of receiving a sensitive, caring and compassionate response, and to be supported in their continued healing. NOPS also supports our faith communities to provide environments which respect and acknowledge the dignity of everyone, and where people feel valued and safe.

Click here for the NOPS website and resources.

These are the guidelines for the prevention of and the response to sexual abuse in the Catholic Church In Aotearoa NZ.

NOPS have made an introductory video about Safeguarding which can be used for all employees and volunteers as part of their induction to their roles in the parish. The idea is for this to be watched at the same time as they sign the Code of Conduct and receive induction on their roles.

Click here for video: Safeguarding Induction Video - National Office for Professional Standards (catholic.org.nz)

Please read below for some information to help you prepare for your Parishes Review

Safeguarding Self Review Tool

Who/what is this Self-review Tool for? This Self-review Tool is for you - the Catholic entity or organisation completing it. It gives a framework for looking at your safeguarding practices in detail against the expectations of the Safeguarding Standards. Once completed, it can be used to determine next steps in the development of those practices.