“Old men and old women shall again sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each with staff in hand for very age. And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in its streets.”
– Zechariah 8:4-5
Reporting Abuse
How to report?
Praesidium
Who are our advisors?
Policies
What safe environment protocols are in place?
Safe Environment
A Safe Environment for All
“I have called you by name; you are mine.” (Isa 43:1) These words of God are addressed to every human person. Honouring the inherent dignity of every individual, Westminster Abbey and the Seminary of Christ the King are determined to foster a safe environment where each person can thrive. Sexual misconduct and abuse leave people deeply hurt for life. We are deeply saddened by any such incidents, especially when perpetrated by members of our own community or collaborators in our apostolate.
To prevent future abuse, we have established an advisory board and engaged Praesidium’s expertise to help implement rigorous standards for abuse prevention. To this end, we have established the following measures:
- Clear reporting procedures for anyone who suspects or experiences abuse.
- Mandatory prevention training for all monks.
- Robust response protocols to ensure that any reported incidents are investigated promptly and thoroughly.
- Regular reviews and updates of our policies to ensure they remain effective.”
Praesidium has a well-rounded approach to abuse prevention:
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We have also established a confidential reporting line for anyone who has experienced abuse by monks, teachers, employees, volunteers and/or adult student body of Westminster Abbey and Seminary of Christ the King. We are committed to providing support and healing to those who have been harmed and to creating a safe and supportive environment for all.