IN BRIEF
Dioceses to dig deeper into their safeguarding history A new review of the Church of England’s safeguarding history will examine files of every living cleric and church officer for allegations of abuse or neglect. The work, Past-Cases Review (PCR) 2, is expected to be completed by the end of 2020. A report is due in 2021. A review of the original Past-Cases Review, chaired by Sir Roger Singleton, concluded that survivors had not been engaged in the process. The director of the National Safeguarding Team, Melissa Caslake, said: “This is a substantial and significant task, to ensure that the Church is a safer place for all, and it is vital we ensure that survivors feel they can come forward in confidence.”
Children left at risk of abuse after failures in safeguarding Vulnerable children are being left at risk of abuse from within their family by the failings of state agencies tasked with keeping them safe, according to a report into child protection. The report was drawn up by a number of organisations including Ofsted and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services. It warns shortcomings in police investigations, management of offenders and treatment of children showing worrying behaviour are allowing some perpetrators to continue their abuse unchecked. Leading figures have described the findings as a wake-up call.
Government sued after abandoning age verification schemes for pornography Four companies that were developing age verification schemes for pornography websites launched lawsuits against the British government in response to them abandoning the plans. The plans would have forced adult websites to verify users’ ages or face being blocked in the United Kingdom. Nicky Morgan, who was Culture Secretary until February 2020, said the government still had an “unwavering” commitment to protect children online.
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TOP TWEETS @SarahChampionMP Today with @thiryoneeight & faith organisations, I’m calling for the Government to close a legal loophole that leaves children at risk of abuse
@SbourneFoodbank Had a great time away with an incredible group of leaders exploring ‘Safer, Healthier Leadership’ with @thirtyoneeight and @Forge_Lead_ UK thank you both for choosing to pour into us that we may lead better!
@pressredorg We have signed the Safer Places pledge – have you? #SaferPledge @thirtyoneeight #InChurches Too
@ImpactGamersBFD Thank you @thirtyoneeight for some great training. We’ve definitely leveled up in our safeguarding quest. +100XP #EveryonesResponsibility
@InquiryCSA “The church has filed to take the necessary action to make itself that safe place that might be expected of it.” Justin Humphreys – Chief Executive of @thirtyoneeight says that in acknowledging these failures, there is an opportunity to turn the tide.
@Youthscape Special Edition Podcast no 5! @martinsaunders welcomes back @justin_31v8 from @thirtyoneeight to the Youthscape Podcast. They talk about creating safer places for young people online and looking out for vulnerable young people:
