The Church is responsible for preventing abuse and protecting the vulnerable

“Safeguarding is not a mere tick box exercise but an extension of our Godly responsibilities as church leaders. If we fail in safeguarding, we fail in our Godly responsibility,” says Chioma Alade, Designated Safeguarding Leader at Living Temple Church.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, resigned from his role on 12th November following thousands of signatures calling for him to step down due to his knowledge of child abuse reports to the Church of England concerning John Smyth - who is believed to be the most prolific serial abuser associated with the church.

In recent years there have been several scandals in the Church. What should and can be done to make church the safe haven it is supposed to be?