Safeguarding | Middlesbrough Diocese

Survey examines Church responses to abuse

Michael McG — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:31:52 +0000

The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) is examining how dioceses and religious life groups respond to those who have suffered abuse. As part of this work, the CSSA is inviting survivors to take part in a survey, sharing their experiences of engaging with a diocese or religious life group, including both recent and older experiences.While the […]

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Diocese welcomes Safeguarding audit report

Michael McG — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:19:10 +0000

Diocese of MiddlesbroughCatholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA)Safeguarding Baseline Audit September 2023 Bishop Terry and his trustees were pleased to welcome auditors from the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) to undertake a Baseline Audit and assessment of Safeguarding within the diocese in September this year.This involved the compilation of a detailed self-assessment document and completion of […]

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Safe Spaces service update

Michael McG — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 19:29:07 +0000

Safe Spaces, the free national support service for victims and survivors of Church-related abuse, will increase operational hours under a newly appointed independent provider, First Light, which has taken over the service. Safe Spaces offers a confidential, personal, and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with either the Church of England, […]

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