Safeguarding The Catholic Church has “a duty to serve humanity in different ways, but one way in particular imposes a responsibility of a quite special kind: the Diakonia – the service – of the truth” (Fides et Ratio, Pope St John Paul II, 1998). The Parish of St. Mary’s Carlton & Selby is committed to the Safeguarding Policies of the Catholic Church in England and Wales to protect children and adults from neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse and to provide a safe environment for them; to support victims and hold perpetrators to account. We will always liaise closely with the Statutory Agencies to ensure that any allegations of abuse which may occur are promptly reported and dealt with; victims supported and perpetrators reported and held to account. It is Parish policy that all those who work with children and vulnerable adults are officially checked and cleared through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVE is awaiting appointment The temporary Safeguarding Representative can be contacted on 01757 703345 RAISING A CONCERN: If you have information of a Safeguarding nature where a child or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger or requires medical attention - phone the EMERGENCY SERVICES on 999. OTHER WAYS TO RAISE A CONCERN:  Diocesan Safeguarding Team: click link below/telephone 0113 261 8046  Parish Priest - telephone 01757 703345  NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 500 or help@NSPCC.org.uk/NSPCC.org.uk27/7  POLICE: telephone 101  North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership tel: 0300 131 2131. Outside normal business hours the call will be transferred to the Social Services Emergency Team