Parish Safeguarding Representatives: Alison Dallas 01483 475050 alison@idallas.freeserve.co.uk Miren O'Brien 01483 764794 michael.obrien1@ntlworld.com Krystyna Murphy 01483 888377 krysia@online-mags.com Diocesan Officer: Rosemarie Clerkin 01273 241203 rosemarie.clerkin@dabnet.org

As Roman Catholics we believe that human life is sacred because from it’s beginning it involves the creative act of God and it remains forever in a special relationship with Him. Accordingly we recognise that each human being, irrespective of age or circumstances, should be accorded the dignity and respect due to a child of God. In particular we recognise the personal dignity and rights of children and the vulnerable towards whom we have a special responsibility and a duty of care. As individuals we undertake to do all in our power to prevent physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children, young people and the vulnerable members of our society. Moreover, if we have reason to suspect that abuse is being or has been perpetrated we undertake to report our concerns to the appropriate authorities.