Past Cases Review

Methodist Church in Britain
May 28, 2015

http://www.methodist.org.uk/ministers-and-office-holders/safeguarding/past-cases-review

[Courage, Cost & Hope: The Report on the Past Cases Review, 2013-2015]

[News: Church issues 'full and unreserved apology' to abuse survivors]

THE PAST CASES REVIEW SUBMISSIONS OFFICIALLY ENDED ON THE 24TH DECEMBER 2014. ANY PAST CONCERNS (AS WITH CURRENT CONCERNS) SHOULD BE REPORTED DIRECTLY TO YOUR DISTRICT SAFEGUARDING OFFICER.

SEE THE MAIN SAFEGUARDING PAGE FOR YOUR DISTRICT SAFEGUARDING OFFICER CONTACT DETAILS

"The Church needs to be sure that it has revisited cases using the benefit of hindsight, to be sure that no one has mistakenly left situations where vulnerable people may remain at risk. This is a great opportunity to see what went well, as well as to learn from mistakes we may have made, alongside reviewing the safety of past cases."

Elizabeth Hall, Safeguarding Adviser (Child & Adult Protection) for the Church of England & the Methodist Church in Britain.

The Church aims to review all 'safeguarding cases' since 1950. For the purposes of the review, a 'safeguarding concern' is defined as any concern that a child or adult may be at risk, be suffering or have suffered abuse, or that someone represents a risk of abuse to others.

The review invites anyone from the districts with any knowledge of a previous or current concern, to respond.

The Church has commissioned an independent expert who will review all the responses and advise the Church on any action that needs to be taken.

Anyone who would appreciate support through this difficult process should contact either their District Safeguarding Coordinators their details can be found on local district website or Hilary Walker and Brendan Stephens on 0207 486 5502 or by email pastcasesreview@methodistchurch.org.uk