UNITED KINGDOM
Christian Today
Published 12 February 2014 | Michael Trimmer
The Church of England General Synod has voted to strengthen procedures to prevent the abuse of children and vulnerable adults in its care.
The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Paul Butler, who brought the motion forward, said: “This is just one step towards the Church making itself a safer place for all while acknowledging that effects of abuse on survivors can be lifelong.
“The most important change required in our safeguarding remains the transformation of our very DNA in relation to our theology, thinking and practice in the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
“We can never be complacent and we continue to urge any victims or those with information about church-related abuse to come forward knowing that they will be listened to in confidence.”
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