The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) are undertaking a thematic inspection of survivor engagement and support, and the Diocese of Plymouth has been chosen as one of the Dioceses to be involved in this project. As such, all Dioceses and Religious Life...
The 30th July is the annual World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which aims to raise awareness, encourage action and promote the protection of victims. Human trafficking exploits men, women, and children for numerous purposes including forced labour and sex, for...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a global campaign to highlight the abuse of older people. Elder abuse comes in many forms including physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse and also neglect. Older people are especially vulnerable to abuse as they may be...
The 20th May is the annual Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse. The focus for 2025 is on the theme of “The Empty Chair”. Many of us are saddened by reducing numbers in our churches. This is happening for a wide variety of reasons, but our thoughts are on...
On Saturday we held our annual Parish Safeguarding Representatives Conference at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre. Over 40 Parish Safeguarding Representatives were in attendance from across the diocese. The theme of this year’s conference was Modern Slavery,...
‘Make hospitality your special care.’ Romans 12:13 On 13 February, Caritas Diocese of Plymouth held an event for the Feast of St Bakhita to raise awareness of the risks of labour abuse and modern slavery in the care sector. The guest speaker was Louise...
