Parishes MUST comply with Safe Church, and
report to the synod annually.
The Safe Church Compliance form is found HERE.
Safe Church Training
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Via 'The Praesidium Academy' training platform HERE
- used by the dioceses within the Ecclesiastical Province of BC & the Yukon.
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Criminal record checks:
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required in the Diocese of British Columbia for
clergy and lay volunteers.-
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Certified copies of CRCs from other organizations are accepted.
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Safe Church Training Designed to:
- Ensure parishes remain places of safety, and wholeness,
for all seeking the love of Christ; -
Ensure all volunteers and employees are
aware of their own personal safety; -
Ensure all volunteers and employees are
equipped to manage their own personal risk.
Training
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is modular
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includes topics such as:
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recognizing, preventing child or elder abuse;
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preventing bullying and harassment;
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utilizing social media safely;
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managing risk to self and others;
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preventing sexual misconduct.
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Training Required by
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clergy and paid parish staff;
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parish council members;
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wardens;
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choir director and/or organist;
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treasurer, envelope secretary, and others handling money;
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children and youth workers, camp leaders and volunteers;
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honorary assistants;
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pastoral visitors;
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refugee volunteers;
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volunteer staff including admin, grounds, and janitorial.
Renewal
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CST Certification & Criminal Record Checks
REQUIRED EVERY 5 YEARS
Reporting Issues
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To report a sexual misconduct allegation,
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IMMEDIATELY contact the Canon Pastor,
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HERE (canonpastor@bc.anglican.ca)
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And
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Diocesan Executive Officer The Ven. Barry Foster
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HERE
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Other Safe Church Matters
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inappropriate behaviour;
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bullying, harassment;
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power inequities
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Report as follows:
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Parish Incumbent (or priest-in-charge)
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If s/he cannot address the issue,
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Your Regional Archdeacon;
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If s/he cannot address the issue,
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The Diocesan Executive Officer The Ven. Barry Foster
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Other Incidents
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suspected child abuse;
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or elder abuse;
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immediate threats to someone’s personal safety;
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sexual assault;
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CONTACT the Police 911