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 primary focus is on the period from July 2024 onwards, survivors are encouraged to share as much as they feel able. 
The survey is an important step in ensuring that survivor voices are heard, valued and used to shape future safeguarding practice.
In the Diocese of Middlesbrough, our safeguarding team is deeply committed to supporting victims and survivors of abuse with sensitivity and compassion. 
We hope to learn from survivors, walk alongside them in their healing journey and ensure safeguarding remains at the heart of diocesan life. 
The CSSA is asking every diocese and religious life group to help share this important survey. We are eager to reach as many victims and survivors of abuse as possible, encouraging them to contribute to this survey so their experiences and insights can help shape a safer and more compassionate Church for all.

CLICK HERE TO FILL IN THE SURVEY