SAFEGUARDING
Christ Church takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the National Church of England’s House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy “Promoting a Safer Church”.
If you have any safeguarding concerns or issues on a safeguarding matter you can contact our Safeguarding Officer:
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Gill Smith
safeguarding@christchurchdartford.org.uk
or by phoning 07828 082515
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Or the Vicar:
Rev. Dr. Richard Mortimer
vicar@christchurchdartford.org.uk
or by phoning 07960 621935
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More Information:
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You can also find useful contact information at https://www.rochester.anglican.org/safeguarding/
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You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
For survivors and victim support information, you can find out more information through the Rochester Diocese website: https://www.rochester.anglican.org/safeguarding/supportforvictimsandsurvivors/
HELPLINES:
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NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
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Childline: 0800 1111
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Stop it Now: 0808 1000 900
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NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
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Samaritans: 116 123
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Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
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National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
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Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141