Definitions of Abuse (Children First 2011)

Neglect

Neglect can be defined in terms of an omission, where the child suffers significant harm or impairment of development by being deprived of food, clothing, warmth, hygiene, intellectual stimulation, supervision and safety, attachment to and affection from adults, and/or medical care.

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• Diocese of Elphin Safeguarding Children Policy & Procedures
• Code of Behaviour for Adults and Children/Young People
• Accident / Incident Report Form
• Young Persons Application Form for Church Ministries such as Altar Serving, Youth Choir.
• Adult Volunteer Application
• Adult Declaration Form
• Parental Consent Form
• Parental Consent for Special Activities
• Child Protection Recording Form - Designated Person Only
• General Complaints Form
• Safeguarding Policy and Procedures Sign-up Form
• Garda Vetting Form
• HSE Standard Reporting Form

 Additional Documents

• Safeguarding Children Strategy & Plan Document  
• Review Process for Issuing Updated Policy & Procedures Document
• Interim - Safeguarding Communications Policy
• Interim - Recording Policy 
• Recording Guidance Document - NBSCCCI
• Interim - Whistle Blowing Policy
• Interim - Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure
• Labour Relations Commission - Grievance & Disciplinary Procedures
• Interim - Mobile Phones, Electronic Communications & Photography Policy
• Interim - Guidance on CCTV & Broadcasting on the Internet

National Safeguaring Office in Catholic Church Policy/Guidelines/Documents

• Safeguarding Children – Standards and Guidance Document for the Catholic Church in Ireland.
• Interim Guidance - Leave from Sacred Ministry & Apostolate for Clergy & Religious

Newsletters Current

• Safeguarding Children Newsletter Vol 3 

Newsletters Archive

• Safeguarding Children Newsletter Vol 2

• Safeguarding Children Newsletter Vol 1 

 Annual Reports

• Safeguarding Children Report 2011
• Safeguarding Children Report 2010
• Safeguarding Children Report 2009

The above downloads are in PDF format.  To view or download .pdf files your computer requires that the Adobe Reader program is installed. The Adobe Reader program is free, and may be downloaded here. 

There are two Designated Persons for our diocese, either of which can be contacted with regard to any concerns relating to the welfare of children or issues pertaining to child abuse involving Church personnel.  

Fr. Ray Browne PP, Ballagh, Killrooskey, Roscommon,Co. Roscommon Tel: 0906 626273

Mrs. Mary Nicholson, C/O St. Mary's, Temple Street, Sligo.  Tel: 086 3750277

What to do if you have experience child abuse or an accusation / allegation of child abuse.  
The Diocese of Elphin is committed to healing and reconciliation. A panel of Support Persons are available to complainants, victims and accused persons and their families.