In 2019 the Anglican Consultative Council (at ACC-17) recommended these guidelines for implementation by the provinces of the Anglican Communion. They are intended to enhance the safety of all persons, especially children, young people and vulnerable adults, within the provinces of the Anglican Communion. They are also intended to enhance existing practices for the safety of people in provinces, which are called by different names such as ‘safe church’ practices in some provinces and ‘safeguarding’ practices in other provinces