We can help you with:
Implementing Safe Church Policy
Working With Children Check Compliance and Child Safe Standards implementation
Reporting requirements, including:
child abuse and/or concerns of child abuse
risk of significant harm/danger to children and adults
reportable conduct - including the Victorian Reportable Conduct Scheme
sexual misconduct
conduct that breaches the Safe Church Code of Conduct.
Compliance auditing
Responding to abuse concerns and allegations; case facilitation
Risk assessment, prevention and management in relation to abuse, including risk management strategies focusing on preventing, identifying and mitigating risks to the safety of children under 18 in the PCV
Safe Church Training for all those in authority or working with children under 18 in any capacity within congregations and organisations within the PCV
Assistance for personnel, congregations and organisations within the church in relation to Safe Church matters, including the provision of resources, confidential help in relation to the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - Child Protection and civil authorities, and an effective “help line” for support when dealing with these matters
Referral to a counselling service appropriate for people affected by abuse within the church
Interdenominational cooperation on abuse issues
Historical abuse reporting and resolution - the PCV welcomes historical complaints and understands that the denomination has a moral responsibility in such cases and seeks to work with complainants towards resolution and healing
Resources for safe ministry - including resources to encourage our children in their participation in the Church
Safe Ministry Practices (including specific Child Safe Ministry resources)