SBNI Online Safety Hub
The Online Safety Hub is a central place where young people, parents, carers and professionals can find practical advice and support about child safety online, all in one easy-to-use site. Continue reading “SBNI Online Safety Hub”
Annual Parish Audit 2025
The Safeguarding Office will shortly be in touch with Parishes in relation to the Annual Parish Self Audit 2025
Race and Ethnicity Action Plan 2025-2030
On Thursday 7th August 2025 the Police Service of Northern Ireland launched their Race and Ethnicity Action Plan at an event in Belfast.
Your Voice Matters- SBNI Barnardo’s NI- Consultation
Philip O Hara, the Director for Safeguarding for the Diocese of Down and Connor is also the Chairperson of the Interfaith Committee under the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI). As Chairperson of this Committee, Philip sits on the Board of SBNI. Continue reading “Your Voice Matters- SBNI Barnardo’s NI- Consultation”
NCA – National Crime Agency – Financially Motivated Sexual Extortion
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has launched a campaign to raise awareness about financially motivated sexual extortion ‘sextortion’ targeting young teenage boys. It aims to increase awareness of the issue, drawing attention to the tactics used by offenders and how to report it, emphasising that it’s never the victim’s fault. Continue reading “NCA – National Crime Agency – Financially Motivated Sexual Extortion”
Friday 7th March 2025 – Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse – Message from Bishop Alan McGuckian
You are invited to attend this important Diocesan event, in person, or online at ST PATRICK’S CHURCH WEBCAM