Safeguarding
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At the Parish of Holy Trinity Dartford, we are committed to safeguarding those who may be at risk of abuse.
The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church.
The following information provides aid for anyone with safeguarding needs and concerns, including how to support victims, and who to contact if you are in need of help.
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Our PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website: https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/policy-and-practice-guidance.
View our full safeguarding policy here.
The Safeguarding Officers for The Holy Trinity Church, Dartford are:
Gloria Dillon-White tel.: 07903 778500 email: g.dillonwhite@btinternet.com
Carole Clausen tel.: 07931 986987 email: cmclausen@btinternet.com
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The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can contacted via:
Tel.: 01634 560000
Email: dsasafeguarding@rochester.anglican.org
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Links for Access to Safe Spaces and Victim Support (Young People and Adults):
https://www.rochester.anglican.org/safeguarding/
https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding
Helplines:
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop it Now: 0808 1000 900
Samaritans: 116 123
Family lives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse: 0800 0699 784
Men's Advice Line: 0808 8010 327
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Social Services:
Office hours only:
Concerned about a child call 0300 041 1111 (text relay 18001 0300 041 1111) or contact Online: Contact the KCC Social Services Team.
Concerned about an adult call 0300 041 6161 (text relay 18001 0300 041 6161)
Online Contact for the Kent County Council Social Services Team is linked here.
Out of hours call: 0300 0419 191.
More information on the website.
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Emergency Action
Police: 999