safeguarding failures
I have been on the Archbishops’ Council during difficult periods, particularly over safeguarding failures and the resignation of Archbishop Justin.
Trust and accountability- High-profile safeguarding failures across different parts of the Church have caused profound harm to victims and survivors and have rightly led many within the Church and beyond it to question aspects of our culture, leadership and accountability.
Last year I nearly left the Church of England, over safeguarding failures and its treatment of women and LGBT+ people.
The outgoing Synod has guided the church through challenging internal issues such as recovery after Covid, safeguarding failures and Living in Love and Faith.
Public suspicion: our safeguarding failures
Faith and safeguarding failures, this also applies to views held outside the Church
Safeguarding: putting survivors and safety first The Makin Review and the wider safeguarding failures of recent years have demonstrated the urgent need to rebuild trust.
Safeguarding failures have rightly damaged trust.
Confidence in the national Church is low – damaged by safeguarding failures that have caused deep and lasting hurt, and by a manner of decision-making in recent years that has too often left parishes feeling unheard.
Trust, both within and of the Church, must be rebuilt, especially in light of safeguarding failures and divisions on sexuality.
Some of the Safeguarding failures with which we have grappled in recent years at a national level have reflected badly on the excellent work which goes on in our parishes and communities.
Safeguarding failures have gravely damaged trust, disagreements have strained relationships, and many clergy and parishes face sustained financial and pastoral pressure.