Safeguarding
Catholic Diocese of Dunedin Safeguarding Advisors
Mike and Maria Noonan: Safeguarding Advisors
Email: safeguarding@cdd.org.nz Phone: 021 292 2753
To report or seek advice, please contact the National Office for Professional Standards for information about the process.
All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously.
Contact information:
National Office for Professional Standards, P O Box 10199, Christchurch 8145
Office Email: prof.standards@nzcbc.org.nz Phone: 0800114622
The National Office for Professional Standards (NOPS) Website
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.
The National Safeguarding Guidelines
These are the guidelines for the prevention of and the response to sexual abuse in the Catholic Church In Aotearoa NZ.
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.