The SCSSA works to provide independent assurance that Catholic Church bodies in Scotland are complying with national safeguarding standards.

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Our June 2026 'Safeguarding Matters' newsletter features: ▶️ the 2026 Safeguarding Day for Religious ▶️ consultation on Clergy Safeguarding Training ▶️ the 2025 Safeguarding Self-Evaluation exercise ▶️ how to contribute to a QAF working group  CLICK here: bit.ly/4ouAanx
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"Interventions by legislators are appropriate for setting age limits, holding service providers accountable rather than shifting the whole burden of control onto families, and for providing specific protections against all forms of online sexual exploitation and violence."
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REMINDER: Safeguarding Day for Religious on Thursday 14th May (10am to 3.30pm) in Christ the King Church Hall, 220 Carmunnock Road, Kings Park Glasgow G44 5AP. Theme: "From Policy to Culture: putting paperwork into practice".
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Safeguarding Matters Jan.2026 features: ▶️ 2025 National Safeguarding Conference ▶️ consultation on Clergy Safeguarding Training ▶️ latest PSC training package ▶️ developments planned for 2026 🔄 CLICK: bit.ly/4qFznAa #saferchurch
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Safeguarding Matters Jan.2026 features: ▶️ 2025 National Safeguarding Conference ▶️ consultation on Clergy Safeguarding Training ▶️ latest PSC training package ▶️ developments planned for 2026 🔄 CLICK: bit.ly/4qFznAa #saferchurch
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Safeguarding Matters Jan.2026 features: ▶️ 2025 National Safeguarding Conference ▶️ consultation on Clergy Safeguarding Training ▶️ latest PSC training package ▶️ developments planned for 2026 🔄 CLICK: bit.ly/4qFznAa #saferchurch
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30 Dec 2025
A pioneering #Catholic woman judge has received a New Year Honour. The King has appointed Lady Rae KC Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honours and gave honours to Gabby Logan and Bobby Seagull. thetablet.co.uk/news/pioneer… #NewYearHonours #HappyNewYear
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30 Dec 2025
Congratulations to SCSSA Board Chair, The Honourable Lady Rae KC, on her appointment as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2026 New Year Honours list. She has been recognised for her extensive services to the Law, to Charity and to Education in Scotland.
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19 Nov 2025
REGISTER for 2 FREE Webinars on 'Learning to be a community Supporting Survivors'. Webinar 1 (19th Nov. 7 to 8.30pm) will explain the growth of Awake, a community of abuse survivors and concerned Catholics, responding to the wounds of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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19 Nov 2025
Webinar 2 (24th November, 7pm to 8pm) will support interested people in having a conversation about establishing a similar group in Scotland. CLiCK HERE to register: bit.ly/42DWSA0

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18 Nov 2025
REGISTER for 2 FREE Webinars on 'Learning to be a community Supporting Survivors'. Webinar 1 (19th Nov. 7 to 8.30pm) will explain the growth of Awake, a community of abuse survivors and concerned Catholics, responding to the wounds of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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18 Nov 2025
Webinar 2 (24th November, 7pm to 8pm) will support interested people in having a conversation about establishing a similar group in Scotland. CLiCK HERE to register: bit.ly/42DWSA0

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17 Nov 2025
REGISTER for 2 FREE Webinars on 'Learning to be a community Supporting Survivors'. Webinar 1 (19th Nov. 7 to 8.30pm) will explain the growth of Awake, a community of abuse survivors and concerned Catholics, responding to the wounds of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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17 Nov 2025
Webinar 2 (24th November, 7pm to 8pm) will support interested people in having a conversation about establishing a similar group in Scotland. CLiCK HERE to register: bit.ly/42DWSA0

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14 Nov 2025
REGISTER for 2 FREE Webinars on 'Learning to be a community Supporting Survivors'. Webinar 1 (19th Nov. 7 to 8.30pm) will explain the growth of Awake, a community of abuse survivors and concerned Catholics, responding to the wounds of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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14 Nov 2025
Webinar 2 (24th November, 7pm to 8pm) will support interested people in having a conversation about establishing a similar group in Scotland. CLiCK HERE to register: bit.ly/42DWSA0

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11 Nov 2025
REGISTER for 2 FREE Webinars on 'Learning to be a community Supporting Survivors'. Webinar 1 (19th Nov. 7 to 8.30pm) will explain the growth of Awake, a community of abuse survivors and concerned Catholics, responding to the wounds of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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11 Nov 2025
Webinar 2 (24th November, 7pm to 8pm) will support interested people in having a conversation about establishing a similar group in Scotland. CLiCK HERE to register: bit.ly/42DWSA0

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My observations on challenges for Safeguarding in the digital world and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. #SafeguardingOurCommitment @iadcpug
Why do media companies ignore demands for moral guidelines on their platforms? 📺 @hans_zollner director of the Institute of Anthropology and one of the world’s leading experts in Church Safeguarding 💂‍♂️ Full Episode of 'For Pete's Sake: A Vatican Podcast' at LINK 🔗 youtu.be/yWE2aNu4UDg
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