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Safeguarding

Taking action to protect the most vulnerable
Contact & resources

We are committed to ensuring that Holy Trinity Church Geneva (HTC) is a safe and welcoming space for all.

Our Church Safeguarding Officer is Carol Brown. Carol can be contacted at :  safeguarding@holytrinitygeneva.org

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As part of our commitment to safeguarding, HTC complies with the Diocese of Europe policy and guidance available here.  

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Geneva Resources:

  • Police 117

  • Medical assistance 144

  • Republique et Canton de Genève
    Website: https://www.ge.ch/signaler-mineur-danger

  • LAVI Centre Genevois de consultation pour victimes d’infractions
    Website: http://centrelavi-ge.ch
    Telephone: +41223200102
    Service de protection des mineurs (SPMi)  +41 22 546 10 00 (children)
    Service de protection de l'adulte (SPAd)  +41 22 388 77 66 (adults)
    Email: info@centrelavi-ge.ch

  • AVEC Aide aux victimes de violence en couple
    Website: https://www.avvec.ch
    Telephone: +41227971010

  • Stop violence à la maison Telephone: 0840110110

  • abusécoute (free confidential helpline) Telephone: 0800800922

 

Diocese of Europe Resources:

Diocesan confidential reporting line:

For urgent enquiries during operational hours, please call: +44 (0)207 898 1159

For non-urgent enquiries contact: +44 (0) 7464 544715 

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Out of hours

For urgent enquiries outside operational hours call our partners Thirtyone:eight (formerly Churches Child Protection Advisory service) on +44 (0) 303 003 1111. You will be able to get confidential advice, guidance, and support.

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For non-urgent concerns outside operational hours, please leave a message on the number above and a member of the team will respond on the next working day.

Our operational hours are 9 am to 5 pm UK time, Monday to Friday.

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To report a concern by email, please complete the referral form which you can download here.  Please email it to europe.safeguarding@churchofengland.org Our team will respond within 48 hours. Please tell us if you need help in completing the form, or need to have a form in a language other than English.

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General enquiries

For Safeguarding application checks, submission of verified certificates, training evaluation forms, and any other general queries: 

Contact number: +44 (0)7464 544 715 or email: europe.safeguarding@churchofengland.org

 

The Diocese in Europe Safeguarding team operational hours are:

Monday – Friday from 9 am – 5 pm (UK time)

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Firstlight Safe Spaces

If you have been affected by any kind of abuse, bullying or other safeguarding issues, no matter how long ago, Firstlight Safe Spaces can provide you with support. You do not have to have told the police or the church authorities, and you do not have to still be involved with the church.

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Firstlight Safe Spaces is a free support service for victims and survivors of church-related abuse. The organisation offers a confidential, personal, and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with either the Church of England, The Church in Wales or The Catholic Church in England and Wales, regardless of disability, age, gender or sexual orientation.

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Their services are available on +44 (0)300 303 1056 or via their website. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9 am to 9 pm, Saturday 9 am to 1 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm UK time.

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