A Safeguarding Policy Towards Children and Vulnerable Adults is an essential element of any group or organisation which has interaction with such persons. Following the very sensible, down-to-earth and simply applied guidelines assures young people and their parents that the welfare and safety of young people is paramount, and also gives leaders and youth workers protection and support in order to carry out their work.
The Augustinians take issues relating to Child Protection very seriously. If you would like to know more about this use the following link and read our policy:
Augustinians in Ireland – SAFEGUARDING POLICY Towards Children and Vulnerable Adults (2009)
If you would like to speak to someone with regard to any issue to do with Child Protection the following contacts may be useful to you:
HSE National Counselling Service Help Desk: | 1-800 670 700 |
Augustinian Designated Officer: | Fr. Paddy O’Reilly 086-827 9504 |
National Office for Safeguarding Children: | 01-505 3018 |
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre: | 1-800 77 88 88 |
Faoiseamh (Confidential counselling for victims of Religious): | 1-800-33 1234 |
One in Four: | 01-662 4070 |
ISPCC: | 01-676 7960 |
Childline: | 1-800-66 66 66 |
Connect (Adult Counselling Service): | 1-800-477 477 |
Samaritans: | 1-850-60 90 90 |