Welcome to the SBNI Hub Highlights- Autumn 2026
UPDATE Oct 2026- Behind the Screens Safeguarding in a Digital World
The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland have put together a four session training programme called “Behind the Screens”. Continue reading “UPDATE Oct 2026- Behind the Screens Safeguarding in a Digital World”
Day of Atonement for Victims and Survivors of Abuse 20 Feb 2026
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.
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”
Day of Prayer and Atonement for Victims and Survivors of Abuse
On behalf of Bishop Alan, could we thank everyone who attended or who tuned into the celebration of mass in Saint Patrick’s on the 7th March 2025 for Victims and Survivors of Abuse within our Church. Continue reading “Day of Prayer and Atonement for Victims and Survivors of Abuse”
“Seeking the Truth “, mandated by the Northern Ireland Executive – Truth Recovery Programme
This programme is a recommendation from the Truth, Acknowledgement , and Accountability Report, which investigated the operations of Mother and Baby Home Institutions , Magdalene Laundries . and Workhouses in Northern Ireland. Continue reading ““Seeking the Truth “, mandated by the Northern Ireland Executive – Truth Recovery Programme”