We take the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously at St Stephen’s.
We subscribe to the house of bishops safeguarding policy for children, young people and adults
our commitments:
- promoting a safer environment and culture
- safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
- responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
- caring pastorally for victims / survivors of abuse or other affected persons
- responding to those that may pose a present risk
2. Policy for Responding to Domestic Abuse
Our Parish Safeguarding Officers can be contacted on safeguarding@ststephensdulwich.org and our Churchwardens can be contacted on churchwarden@ststephensdulwich.org
Safeguarding contacts & St Stephen’s Who’s who 2025
Key helpline information:
- NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
- Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
- Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
- Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9am-5pm).
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers contact details:
- safeguarding@southwark.anglican.org Tel: 020 7939 9441
Monday – Friday 09.00 – 16.30 - Link to current edition of A Safe Church
