Safeguarding

The Capuchins & Safeguarding

The Capuchin Delegation in Britain is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. The protection of children and vulnerable adults underpins all of our work. We are committed to achieving justice for victim-survivors of abuse, as well as their care and support.

The Capuchins support the call of Pope Francis for Catholic institutions not only to fulfil their statutory and legal obligations, but to demonstrate Christian compassion and provide reparation for abuse that has taken place. We undertake to play our part in fulfilling that mandate.

As a Catholic religious order, we are committed to proactive and effective action that will enable victim-survivors to access support aimed at repairing the harm caused. The Catholic Church must be safe for everyone.

We are committed to listening to any victim-survivors who have suffered abuse from Capuchins or their employees, to acknowledging their experience, to responding effectively to their complaints, to providing them with pastoral and professional support at the earliest possible opportunity, and to offering redress adapted to their personal needs.

Our Safeguarding Policy and practices are compliant with the relevant safeguarding legislation, statutory codes of practice and the guidance applicable in the jurisdictions of England & Wales and in particular with the obligations and responsibilities upon us as a charity.

Email: ProvincialGB@capuchinfriars.org.uk

Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency: https://catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/

Religious Life Safeguarding Service: https://religioussafeguarding.org/