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Safeguarding

Excellent results for Sydney Archdiocese in safeguarding audit report

Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has today published a safeguarding audit report for the Archdiocese of Sydney.

Research Safeguarding

Study reveals scale of child sexual abuse in religious settings

One in 250 Australians was sexually abused during childhood by a leader or other adult in a religious organisation, new research led by Australian Catholic University shows.

Safeguarding

Dominican Sisters ‘successfully embedding culture of safeguarding’

An audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has found that the Dominican Sisters of Eastern Australia and Solomon Islands (Dominican Sisters) continue to prioritise the safety of children and adults at risk.

Safeguarding

Australian delegation attends International Safeguarding Conference in Rome

Australia fielded a large delegation at the International Safeguarding Conference, held in Rome last month. Source: Australian Catholic Safeguarding Limited.

In The Dioceses Safeguarding

Ballarat cathedral’s LOUD fence to return

Ribbons will be tied to the fence at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Ballarat this weekend, while discussions for a long-term memorial for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse continue. Source: Ballarat Diocese.

Safeguarding Vatican

Church ‘must place’ people with disabilities at centre of safeguarding efforts 

To prevent abuse across the board, the Church must place people with disabilities at the centre of its safeguarding efforts and ministry, speakers said at an international safeguarding conference in Rome. Source: CNS.

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Audit finds Townsville Diocese acting on safeguarding

Townsville Diocese has embraced child safeguarding standards, according to an audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.

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Scalabrinians achieve ‘great result’ in safeguarding audit

An audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has found child safety practices are largely developed and embedded across the Missionaries of St Charles – Scalabrinians.

Safeguarding United States

US safeguarding report warns of need for ongoing vigilance

The United States Catholic bishops’ latest annual safeguarding report shows abuse allegations are down, but guarding against complacency about abuse prevention is critical. Source: OSV News.