Training for New DLPs 23 rd April 2014
Jan 17, 2016
Training for New DLPs23rd April 2014
Prayer
Colette Stevenson
Objectives
• To identify and discuss the requirements of the DLP role
• To gain a further understanding of the function of Towards Healing
• To identify further training opportunities for the role of DLP
Key Times
• Break- 11:30-11:45
• Lunch 13.00-14.00
What is the role of the DLP?
Niall Moore
BREAK
Role at a National Level
Niall Moore
Role of the Bishop/Congregational LeaderTo be responsible for all safeguarding practices by:
1.Ensuring that the appropriate safeguarding structures and personnel are in place.
2.Liaising with the Holy See as appropriate.3.Ensuring compliance with canon and civil
law.4.Upholding the 7 standards in practice and
behaviour.
Role of the Designated Liaison Person1. Hearing safeguarding concerns2. Passing on safeguarding concerns to civil authorities
and NBSCCCI3. Managing the case and all associated documents
(Recording Training)
4. Liaising with the Support Person, Adviser and Bishop/Provincial.
5. Convening internal inquiries (Case management Training)
6. Contributing to upholding the 7 standards in practice and behavior.
Passing on Safeguarding Concerns (Point 2)Niall Moore
Information concerning risk to a child or young person emerges
DIOCESAN / CONGREGATIONAL DESIGNATED LIASION PERSON
BISHOP / CONGREGATIONAL LEADER/NBSCCC
CIVIL AUTHORITIESGardai, HSE, PSNI, HSCE
Emergency Option
Step 1: Reporting Procedures
PROFESSIONAL(Counsellor, GP)
OTHER CLERGY ORRELIGIOUS
BISHOP /CONGREGATIONAL
LEADER
DESIGNATEDPERSON
ADULT OR CHILDVICTIM
FAMILY MEMBER
CIVIL AUTHORITIESGardai, PSNI , HSE,
Social Services
Information concerning allegations / concerns about a child or young person mayemerge from a range of sources
Step 1: Sources of Concern
Designated LiaisonPerson
Designated LiaisonPerson
Reporting Procedure
• If you have a safeguarding concern you must report this without delay to your Designated Liaison Person (DLP).
• Make a record which will be submitted to the DLP.
• The DLP will respond back to you that the allegation has been received.
• Store this correspondence with the document you have submitted to the DLP securely, in your local setting (but not in your own home).
• The DLP will report this to the civil authorities, having ascertained that it is a safeguarding concern and not a disciplinary matter which does not constitute abuse.
• The Civil Authorities will write back to the DLP to say that they have received the report
• The DLP will store this correspondence with the report they made securely.
• You will only be contacted if requested by the civil authorities.
• If the DLP decides not to refer the incident, you have the right to reasons in writing for this decision and to refer the matter yourself to the civil authorities.
Step 2: Role of the Civil Authorities
An Garda/PSNI To investigate To establish if a crime
has been committed
HSE/HSC To assess risk to
children To put in place
protection arrangements for children
• Informed respondent that an allegation has been received
• Elicit Response• Advise of right to access civil and canon law
advice• Appoint Adviser
Step 2: Role of Bishop/Provincial
Appoint Support Person
Appoint Adviser
Set up Advisory Panel
Step 2: Responsibility of the Church
To liaise with support person, to keep complainant informed
To liaise with advisor, to keep respondent informed
Co-ordinate Church activities
Record all information in case file
Step 2: Role of DLP
Hearing Safeguarding Concerns (Point 1)
Colette Stevenson
LUNCH
Towards Healing (Point 4)Melissa Darmody
Maggie O’Neil
Towards Healing Towards Healing A Catholic Church Response to A Catholic Church Response to
Clerical/Religious AbuseClerical/Religious Abuse
Towards Healing: February 2011
• Helpline Support• Referral to Face to Face counselling for survivors and
their families: 80 & 20 session Model• Bridging Service: Advocacy• Parent Coaching• Facilitated Listening Meeting • Practical Workshops: Self care, assertiveness,
parenting, sexuality, anger management• Friendly Call • Group work:
• Therapeutic for Survivors
What to expect when you call
Support & Child Protection
All Client are Potential Child Protection Case: Up to 12 weeks to name abuser to be reported
Reporting to the Civil AuthoritiesGardai (Police) Now Central
Social Services/Social Worker
Questions & Answers
Communication and Supervision (Point 4)Colette Stevenson
Role of the Bishop/Congregational LeaderTo be responsible for all safeguarding practices by:
1.Ensuring that the appropriate safeguarding structures and personnel are in place.
2.Liaising with the Holy See as appropriate.3.Ensuring compliance with canon and civil
law.4.Upholding the 7 standards in practice and
behaviour.
Role of the Designated Liaison Person1. Hearing concerns or allegations.2. Passing on concerns or allegations to civil
authorities and NBSCCCI3. Managing the case and all associated documents.4. Liaising with the Support Person, Adviser and
Bishop/Provincial.5. Convening internal inquiries.6. Contributing to upholding the 7 standards in
practice and behavior.
Role of the Support Person1. Keeping the complainant informed of the process
of the case.2. Helping direct the complainant to counselling and
support.3. Recording any meetings or contact they have with
the complainant, and reporting to DLP as appropriate.
4. Upholding the 7 standards in practice and behaviour.
Role of the Adviser1. Keeping the respondent informed of the process
of the case.2. Helping direct the respondent to counselling and
support.3. Recording any meetings or contact they have with
the respondent and reporting to the DLP as appropriate.
4. Upholding the 7 standards in practice and behaviour.
Group WorkDiscuss the following:
1. How do you manage communication between the 4 roles?2. How are you supported in your role?
Feedback
Evaluations and Thanks