If you have any concerns about a child, a young person or
an adult who may be vulnerable, please contact:
Julie Bridges (children): 07814 023 913 ,
Sylvia Roberts (adults): 07771 655 789
Robert Thomson (Domestic Violence): 0797 712 5647,
Alternatively, please contact the Bishop's Safeguarding Adviser Steph Haynes: 07342 993 844
Domestic Abuse - Are You Worried about Someone?
We at West Midlands Police understand that staying at home might be particularly difficult for some people. Home is supposed to be the safest place for us all right now, but if you are experiencing domestic abuse then the advice to stay at home could be frightening. If you know someone whose family or partner is threatening them, controlling their behaviour or being violent, this is domestic abuse and we can help.
There are lots of types of domestic abuse. Someone might be:
Hurting someone
Right now, they might be taking advantage of the COVID-19 situation by:
Trying to stop someone leaving the house for fresh air or essentials (please use https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus for the current government advice on staying safe and who needs to isolate)
They might be trying to stop someone having contact with family and friends via phone, text or video messaging, all of which are safe to do - even if people have to self-isolate
None of this behaviour is okay.
Now more than ever we are being asked to look after one another. If you suspect a friend or family member is being abused please encourage them to get in contact.
If someone is in immediate danger and their life is threatened, they should dial 999 and we will get officers to them as soon as possible.
Domestic abuse can be reported to us using our website https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/. It’s easy to use and could be safer than calling.
Anyone can webchat our staff easily via the website for help and advice without having to talk to someone on the phone.
There’s also a list of local charities for anyone you think might need help here https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/domestic-abuse
Domestic abuse – lots of help still available
We have seen and heard how our communities are looking out for one another right now and it is sincerely heart-warming.
We know that some people are concerned about friends, family and neighbours who might be suffering domestic abuse – whether that is violence, being threatened or someone controlling their behaviour.
Victims of domestic abuse may well feel there is nowhere to turn to for help and nowhere to go right now if they want to leave an abusive relationship.
We have been talking to our partners, a range of charities that support domestic abuse victims and our local councils. Their message is that refuges are still open and accommodation, advice and support is still available for people who need help.
A list of organisations ready to help people in Birmingham are:
Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid
0808 800 0028
www.bswaid.org
Birmingham Housing Options Hub:
0808 169 9604
Birmingham Council Housing
0121 303 7410 or 0121 303 2296/4806
https://www.birmingham.gov.uk
Adult Social Care
0121 303 1234 or 0121 675 4806
Children’s Social Care
0121 303 1888 or 0121 675 4806
A full list of regional charities can be found on our website: https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/domestic-abuse
We also know that children often suffer in households where there is domestic abuse. If you are concerned about a child, you can get advice, Live Chat our staff and report abuse to us using this link - https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/child-abuse
Alternatively you can talk to the NSPCC https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
If someone is in immediate danger and their life is threatened, they should dial 999 and we will get officers to them as soon as possible. If they cannot talk they can make a silent 999 call by typing 55 after the call is answered.
Domestic abuse can be reported to us using our website https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/. It’s easy to use and could be safer than calling.
Anyone can webchat our staff easily via the website for help and advice without having to talk to someone on the phone.
Together we are a community – let’s spread the message that no victim is alone.
They are not alone.
This policy statement on safeguarding children and adults in the Church was adopted by St Edburgha, Yardley at a Parochial Church Council meeting held on 12th November 2019.
The Parish Church Council of St Edburgha, Yardley recognises the need to safeguard the children, young people and adults in our care and guard against the possibility of any form of abuse of children, young people and adults by persons who may be acting in the name of our parish. We aim to create a safe environment for the nurture and development of children, young people and adults, in order for them to feel valued and confident to ask for support and help. We will create policies and procedures that uphold the importance of our responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and adults entrusted to our care. A Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator will be appointed to ensure the implementation of this policy.
This church appoints Julie Bridges to represent the concerns and views of vulnerable people at our meetings and to outside bodies as the parish safeguarding co-ordinator.
This church appoints Julie Bridges as a lead parish identity verifier to process online Disclosure and Barring Service applications
Incumbent: Vacant
Churchwarden: Lorraine Newman
Churchwarden: Chris Daniels
Date 12th November 2019
* A ‘Church Officer’ is anyone appointed by or on behalf of the Church to a post or role, whether they are ordained or lay, paid or unpaid.
The parish should provide details of how the above policy statements will be implemented in the parish
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