Guidelines and Resources

The Anglican Communion Safe Church Commission provides a comprehensive set of resources designed to guide churches in establishing and maintaining safe environments for all members, particularly vulnerable individuals.

These resources, available in multiple languages, are essential tools for fostering safety and trust within the church community.


How to Start Guide

thumb-wdab-enThis Guide provides key definitions and suggested ways of beginning to implement Safe Church work. The actual systems, processes and practices you develop will vary according to your context. Implementing Safe Church policies and practices will take time. This Guide is intended to enable you and your provincial/diocesan Safe Church team to begin the work.  

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Preventing Harm and Abuse

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This step by step guide from the Safe Church Commission outlines the measures that are needed to be put in place in our churches to prevent abuse and harm. This resource details measures such as risk assessments, background checks, developing codes of conduct, and mandatory training for clergy and lay leaders, aiming to create safer church environments. 


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Responding Well When Abuse is Disclosed or Reported

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This resource offers guidance to both clergy and lay people who may receive disclosures or reports of abuse perpetrated by a church worker, on how to respond well.  The person who receives that disclosure or report has a responsibility to respond in a way that is compassionate and supportive.  


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Dealing With Allegations of Abuse

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This resource offers practical guidance to church leaders who wish to develop and implement a fair process when someone reports abuse perpetrated by a church worker.  It is important that the church’s response needs to be both compassionate and effective and this resource aims to assist in making that happen.  


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Guidelines

thumb-wdab-enGuidelines to enhance the safety of all persons—especially children, young people and vulnerable adults—within the provinces of the Anglican Communion. 

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Videos

The Anglican Communion Safe Church Commission's video resource page offers a collection of insightful videos aimed at promoting safer church environments across the global Anglican community. These videos provide valuable guidance on various aspects of safeguarding within the church, including preventing abuse, responding to disclosures, and creating policies that protect vulnerable individuals. Each video is designed to educate and support church leaders, clergy, and laypeople in their efforts to implement effective and compassionate safe church practices.

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Prayers

The Anglican Communion Safe Church Commission offers a collection of prayers designed to support the ongoing work of creating safe and welcoming church environments. These prayers seek guidance and strength for all involved in safeguarding efforts, as they strive to protect the vulnerable and foster a community rooted in care and respect. Through these prayers, the commission invites the global Anglican community to unite in spiritual reflection and commitment to ensuring that every church is a place of safety and healing.

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