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Online Safety Mini Webinars for Parents and Carers

Posted on 29/05/2026 by Marion Adams

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” →

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New Guidance for Settings: Protecting Children’s Images from AI Manipulation

Posted on 29/05/2026 by Marion Adams

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” →

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Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE)

Posted on 27/05/202629/05/2026 by Marion Adams
Child criminal exploitation is a form of child abuse that can cause serious and lasting harm to children and young people. It is often hidden, misunderstood, or misidentified, particularly where children and young people appear to be involved in criminal activity. Continue reading “Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE)” →

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SBNI- TIP- Spring Newsletter

Posted on 29/04/202629/04/2026 by Marion Adams

To download the Trauma Informed Practice Team Spring 2026 Newsletter- CLICK HERE

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Day of Atonement for Victims and Survivors of Abuse 20 Feb 2026

Posted on 04/03/202604/03/2026 by Marion Adams
The Day of Prayer and Atonement was marked in our Diocese with the celebration of Mass by Bishop Alan McGuckian in Saint Peter’s Cathedral last Friday 20th February. During the mass Bishop Alan lit the Candle of Atonement. Continue reading “Day of Atonement for Victims and Survivors of Abuse 20 Feb 2026” →

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Information for parents and carers- AI generated and manipulated images

Posted on 03/02/202618/02/2026 by Marion Adams

Information for parents and carers on AI generated and manipulated images involving young people, from PSNI, SBNI and EA

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Winter 2025- Safeguarding E-Bulletin

Posted on 19/12/202518/02/2026 by Marion Adams

Winter 2025- Safeguarding E-Bulletin

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SBNI Online Safety Hub

Posted on 21/11/202518/02/2026 by Marion Adams

 

 

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” →

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Annual Parish Audit 2025

Posted on 29/08/202518/02/2026 by Marion Adams

The Safeguarding Office will shortly be in touch with Parishes in relation to the Annual Parish Self Audit 2025

Continue reading “Annual Parish Audit 2025” →

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Your Voice Matters- SBNI Barnardo’s NI- Consultation

Posted on 30/07/202518/02/2026 by Marion Adams

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” →

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