How to report?
Update
Who has been accused of abuse of minors?
Praesidium
Who are our advisors?
Policies
What safe environment protocols are in place?
A Safe Environment for All
Forming young men for the priesthood and the religious life is a great honour and brings with it a great responsibility. At the Seminary of Christ the King, we are committed to fostering a safe environment in which each seminarian is respected for his inherent dignity and can discern his vocation from God in freedom. This means taking every reasonable effort to exclude bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct from the seminary.
To prevent future abuse, we have established an advisory board and engaged Praesidium’s expertise to help implement rigorous standards for abuse prevention. To this end, we have established the following measures:
- Clear reporting procedures for anyone who suspects or experiences abuse.
- Mandatory prevention training for all monks.
- Robust response protocols to ensure that any reported incidents are investigated promptly and thoroughly.
- Regular reviews and updates of our policies to ensure they remain effective.”
- Minor Seminary Transparency Initiative: a dedicated platform aimed at acknowledging past abuse, supporting victim/survivors, promoting transparency, and implementing safeguarding measures to prevent future harm.
Praesidium has a well-rounded approach to abuse prevention:
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We have also established a confidential reporting line for anyone who has experienced abuse by monks, teachers, employees, volunteers and/or adult student body of Westminster Abbey and Seminary of Christ the King. We are committed to providing support and healing to those who have been harmed and to creating a safe and supportive environment for all.