Since October 2024 the Diocese of Down and Connor, along with the other Northern Dioceses and the other Church denominations in the North have engaged with three pieces of research commissioned by the Northern Ireland Executive Office. These Research Reports were published this afternoon. Continue reading “22 July 2026 The NI Executive Office- Historical Clerical Child Abuse Research Reports”
Online Safety Mini Webinars for Parents and Carers
A new series of short online safety mini webinars is now available on the SBNI Online Safety Hub for families, and can also be used by staff and volunteers working with children and young people. Continue reading “Online Safety Mini Webinars for Parents and Carers”
New Guidance for Settings: Protecting Children’s Images from AI Manipulation
Across education settings, youth services and wider organisations, images play an important role in communication and engagement; Continue reading “New Guidance for Settings: Protecting Children’s Images from AI Manipulation”
Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE)
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
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”