We explore how safeguarding moves beyond risk management to create environments where people feel safe, supported and empowered to speak up. This final episode examines balancing safety with rehabilitation, preventing issues through early intervention, addressing spiritual abuse, and maximizing volunteer potential in safeguarding. • Understanding how past convictions lose predictive power over time, balancing risk assessment with evidence of personal change • Importance of addressing ...

Madison revisits key insights from the first five episodes of Faithful Safeguarding, highlighting how safeguarding within faith communities requires everyone's involvement, theological integration, clear boundaries, and inclusive practices that address power dynamics. Professor Jo Clarke establishes that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, from church leaders to volunteers and cleanersDr Marcus Pound shows how theological concepts like redemption and forgiveness can reshape safeguardin...

How do you transform volunteers into safeguarding champions? In this eye-opening conversation with Isabelle King, we unpack the critical role volunteers play in creating robust protection frameworks within faith communities. Forget the dangerous notion that "a bad volunteer is better than no volunteer." Isabelle shares her belt-and-braces approach to recruitment, revealing why thorough screening matters and what red flags to watch for. With host Madison Clarke, she expertly dismantles the mi...

Volunteers are the lifeblood of safeguarding within faith communities, bringing unique perspectives and fostering trust while facing distinct challenges that require careful management. In this episode, safeguarding consultant Isabelle King from the Safeguarding Collective, gives us an extended and comprehensive look into ensuring teams, internal and external, employed and volunteering, are well-versed in creating safe spaces for all. Host Madison takes Isabelle through the following: • Volu...

In this episode, we meet Tina Campbell, an international safeguarding consultant with extensive international experience, to discuss why everyone is responsible for supporting safeguarding efforts within the faith community. We dive into the role of leadership, and the shared responsibility of safeguarding. Tina shares insights on spiritual abuse, the challenges of addressing sensitive topics, and the significance of external consultants in implementing effective safeguarding policies. ...

In this episode of Faithful Safeguarding, Madison Clarke speaks with Simon Davies, a former Australian Federal Police Detective and experienced safeguarding consultant. With over 25 years in investigative work, Simon shares his insights on the importance of addressing low-level concerns before they escalate, the role of transparency in rebuilding trust, and why external safeguarding support can be a game-changer for organisations. They also discuss the development of a safeguarding deci...

In this impactful episode of Faithful Safeguarding, host Madison Clark from Petros engages with Dr. Karl Hanson, an expert in risk assessment and rehabilitation, to explore the concept of desistance and its significance in safeguarding practices. The conversation delves into how criminal history impacts hiring decisions, the role of faith communities in supporting reintegration, and the balance between redemption and safety. Dr. Hanson emphasizes the importance of understanding the nua...

In this powerful episode, we welcome Anjum Mouj, a highly experienced trainer, facilitator, and consultant, who has dedicated her career to advancing safeguarding practices and creating safer, more inclusive spaces for all. Key Takeaways: How safeguarding policies should be intersectional and reflective of real, lived experiences.The need for safeguarding frameworks to be adaptable and continuously evolving.Practical insights into inclusive practices, especially around unconscious bias ...

Episode Summary: In episode 4, we’re joined by Di Gammage, a registered child and adult psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working in trauma and abuse. Di is qualified in dramatherapy and play therapy and has been invited to the UK Council for Psychotherapy Child Register due to her clinical experience and publications in child therapy. Key Takeaways: The significance of listening to children and empowering them in safeguarding.How dramatherapy and play therapy can help ch...

Episode Summary: Meet Father Justin Glyn; a Jesuit priest, lawyer, and passionate advocate for disability inclusion within faith communities. Drawing from his personal experiences as a blind individual and his extensive work in disability advocacy, Fr Justin offers us a unique and profound perspective on how safeguarding practices can better serve those with disabilities. Key Takeaways: Importance of recognising and addressing the specific needs of individuals with disabilities in safeguardin...

Episode Summary: Host Madison Clarke welcomes Professor Marcus Pound, a renowned theologian and a key member of the Global Safeguarding Alliance. With a deep understanding of both theology and safeguarding, Professor Pound offers a unique perspective on how faith communities can draw from theological principles to enhance their safeguarding practices. Key Takeaways: How theology informs and supports safeguarding practices in faith communities.Insights from "The Cross of the Moment" report and...

Episode Summary: In this inaugural episode of Faithful Safeguarding, your host Madison Clarke sits down with Professor Jo Clarke, Founder and Director of Petros, to explore the essential principles of safeguarding within faith communities. Key Takeaways: An overview of the basic principles of safeguarding: culture, recruitment, training, reporting, and recoveryThe importance of creating a culture of safeguarding that is proactive rather than reactivePractical steps for faith communities...