Protection for Children and Vulnerable Adults

The Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service is an independent Christian-based charity that provides professional training, resources, advice and support in all areas of child protection and good working practice. Its services are used not only by churches across the denominational spectrum, but increasingly by other faith groups and secular organisations who wish to utilise the resources and expertise CCPAS is able to offer.

CCPAS:

• Helps churches, other faith groups and organisations develop good sense child protection, including the preparation and implementation of safeguarding policies.
• Gives advice and support to churches, faith groups, organisations and individuals where there are child protection concerns or allegations of abuse.
• Runs many child protection training courses throughout the UK, covering issues such as developing safe practice, appointing workers, dealing with allegations of abuse, and establishing child protection policies. This training is supported by DVD-based distance learning material providing basic and more advanced courses.
• Operates a dedicated helpline (0845 120 4550) with out-of-office hours service, staffed by workers with extensive experience of statutory child protection services.
• Provides specialist help in relation to safe supervision and support of sex offenders attending places of worship as well as in other faith-based crimes against children.
• Advises government, Local Safeguarding Children's Boards, Children's Services Departments, the Police and Probation (MAPPA), and specialist agencies, faith organisations and other bodies on policy and practice and in individual cases.
• Is a registered umbrella body appointed by the Criminal Records Bureau to process criminal records checks for those working with children and vulnerable adults.
• Provides monthly updates to Members on changes in government guidance, legislation and good practice.

For further information, visit www.ccpas.co.uk

Last Updated 10 October 2008