{"id":2171,"date":"2019-10-28T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T09:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/combonimission.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=2171"},"modified":"2026-03-20T18:45:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T18:45:40","slug":"safe-guarding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/combonimissionaries.co.uk\/index.php\/safe-guarding\/","title":{"rendered":"Safeguarding"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Comboni Missionaries (or Verona Fathers as we were more commonly known before the Canonization of our Founder, Daniel Comboni, on October 5th 2003) regard the health, safety and well-being of every person as an absolute priority given that as Catholics we believe every human being has a value and dignity which comes directly from having been created in the image and likeness of God. In the area of Safeguarding, the Comboni Missionaries in England and Wales are regulated by the\u00a0Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA), and are aligned to the Religious Life Safeguarding Service (RLSS), who provide advice and guidance on practical issues and on following the national Policy and Procedures of the Church.<\/span><\/p>\n

CSSA telephone: 0207 901 1920
\nCSSA email: admin@catholicsafeguarding.org.uk<\/a>
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If you have a concern with regard to Safeguarding, you can contact our Safeguarding Lead in the United Kingdom, Rev. Martin Devenish mccj, or Mr. Michael Maher, the Head of Safeguarding for the Religious Life Safeguarding Service (RLSS):<\/p>\n

Rev. Martin Devenish mccj,
\nComboni Missionaries (Verona Fathers),
\nLondon Road,
\nSunningdale.
\nBerks. SL5 0JY
\nTel.:\u00a0 01344 621267
\nE-mail:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>safeguarding@combonimissionaries.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Mr. Michael Maher,<\/strong>
\nHead of Safeguarding,<\/strong>
\nReligious Life Safeguarding Service,<\/strong>
\n84, Church Street,<\/strong>
\nLiverpool. L1 3AY<\/strong>
\nTel.: 0151 556 2311<\/strong>
\nE-mail: safeguarding@religioussafeguarding.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.<\/p>\n

Safe Spaces website: <\/strong>https:\/\/safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk<\/a>
\nHelpline Number:<\/strong>\u00a00330 303 1056
\nEmail:<\/strong>\u00a0SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Comboni Missionaries are working in partnership with Survivors Manchester, who have particular expertise in supporting and advising male survivors of sexual abuse, or those who have been affected by such abuse. Survivors Manchester\u2019s services are, and always will be, confidential and working with Faith Communities does not change that \u2013 those who seek help are afforded confidentiality and anonymity, within the constraints of statutory law.<\/p>\n

If you have been affected by sexual abuse and would like to contact Survivors Manchester, you can access support directly by using the details below:<\/p>\n

Survivors Manchester website:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.survivorsmanchester.org.uk\/<\/a>
\nContact:<\/strong>\u00a0Ross Phillips, Senior Trauma Informed Therapist
\nTelephone:<\/strong>\u00a00161 236 2182
\nEmail:<\/strong>\u00a0support@survivorsmanchester.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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CONTACT DETAILS FOR SUPPORT AGENCIES IN THE FIELD OF SAFEGUARDING IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ENGLAND AND WALES<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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The Catholic Standards Safeguarding Agency (CSSA) is a new central agency that has been created as the professional standards body to which all Catholic Dioceses and Religious Life Groups in England and Wales are accountable. It replaces the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service (CSAS) and National Catholic Safeguarding Commission (NCSC).<\/p>\n

Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency,
\n39, Eccleston Square,
\nLondon. SW1V 1BX<\/p>\n

Tel.:<\/strong> 0207 901 1920
\nE-mail:<\/strong> admin@catholicsafeguarding.org.uk<\/a>
\nWeb:<\/strong> www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Religious Life Safeguarding Service (RLSS) is an independent team of safeguarding professionals which provides safeguarding services to the Religious of the Catholic Church in England and Wales<\/p>\n

Religious Life Safeguarding Service,
\nP.O. Box 878,
\nYork. YO31 6GS<\/p>\n

Tel.:<\/strong> 0151 351 6262
\nE-mail:<\/strong> safeguarding@religioussafeguarding.org<\/a>
\nWeb: <\/strong>www.religioussafeguarding.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Domestic Abuse Group
\n<\/strong>Every person has a right to live their life free from violence, abuse, intimidation and fear. Violence of this kind should never be tolerated or ever justified. On behalf of the Church in England and Wales, the \u2018Domestic Abuse Group\u2019 of the Bishops\u2019 Conference leads in supporting the victims, and fighting the scourge, of domestic abuse.<\/p>\n

Web:<\/strong> www.cbcew.org.uk\/category\/cbcew\/our-work\/department\/social-justice\/domestic-abuse\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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FURTHER INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO SAFEGUARDING IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ENGLAND AND WALES<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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