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We talk with partners

We meet regularly with others who are responsible for safeguarding in the Church and beyond.

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We post brief items of news to point you to relevant websites and documents.

We publish reports

We publish an annual report on the outcome of the self-evaluation reviews and audits of safeguarding.

We publish newsletters

'Safeguarding Matters' is published quarterly to report on aspects of our work and other safeguarding news.

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Keep in touch with SCSSA News

We are keen to help you to keep in touch with the work of the SCSSA as we work with others to improve the safeguarding standards governing the work of the Catholic Church in Scotland.

Director of Safeguarding Paul Donaldson and Head of Training Helena Rameckers will post regular updates on this page of the SCSSA website to keep you informed of developments in Scotland and beyond.

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DISCLAIMER: Please note that the SCSSA does not necessarily agree with, or subscribe to, the views expressed in some of the posts below that have been re-posted from other sources.

SCSSA News Posts

Have you started evaluating Safeguarding in your Church setting?

SCSSA Comms 26/04/2024

Have you accessed the resources to be used by those responsible for Safeguarding in parishes, dioceses, religious congregations and Catholic organisations in Scotland in 2023?
Under sixes manipulated into ‘disturbing’ sexual abuse while playing alone online

SCSSA Comms 23/04/2024

Abuse hotline Internet Watch Foundation sees most extreme year on record and calls for immediate action to protect very young children online. Children under six are being manipulated into “disturbi...
Experts at Rome conference delve into historical abuses of power

SCSSA Comms 22/04/2024

The nature of power and how the abuse of power has been dealt with in the past and present were the focus of an international conference in Rome attended by about a dozen scholars.
Why language matters: how referring to online ‘friends’ can mask safeguarding concerns

SCSSA Comms 22/04/2024

This NSPCC Blog post explores how friendships are an important part of life for any child, allowing them to feel connected, understood, and cared for. Children are placing increasing value on the int...
Shocking report into abusive behaviours in Australian men shows need for safeguarding

SCSSA Comms 18/04/2024

A new report from Australia, released by UNSW Sydney and Jesuit Social Service, has shown the need for early childhood education and care services, and other places populated with children, to safegua...
Time to book for the Safeguarding Day for Religious

Helena Rameckers 17/04/2024

Time is running out for those who are responsible for Safeguarding in Religious Congregations in Scotland to book a place on the Safeguarding Training day that will take place on Friday 24th May 2024 ...
SCSSA Director's Reflection on Safeguarding Self-Evaluation exercise

Paul Donaldson 15/04/2024

In this article, SCSSA Director Paul Donaldson reflects on the positive value of Self-Evaluation in Safeguarding
Resources for 2023 Safeguarding Self-Evaluation

SCSSA Comms 15/04/2024

The SCSSA has published the resources to be used by all those participating in the annual self-evaluation of Safeguarding practice in parishes, dioceses, religious congregations and Catholic organisat...