Rochester Cathedral Statement: Concerning Victims/Survivors of Abuse
If you have been harmed (or affected) by abuse however long ago, the Safeguarding Team at Rochester Cathedral are here to listen and to support you.
Whether you feel able to report the abuse or would rather access support and talk through the options first, we encourage you to speak with someone. That could be someone you already know, a member of Rochester Cathedral Safeguarding Team or a person at one of the organisations listed below.
Rochester Cathedral Safeguarding Team Contact Details
The Cathedral Safeguarding Officer at Rochester Cathedral :
Telephone number: 07780021773 or e-mail address: safeguarding@rochestercathedral.org
The Cathedral Safeguarding Lead (Canon Dr Gordon Giles):
Telephone number: 01634 88558870 or e-mail address: gordon.giles@rochestercathedral.org
Alternatively, you can speak to a member of the clergy, or a member of the Diocesan Safeguarding Team on the following link https://www.rochester.anglican.org/safeguarding.
There are also a range of organisations who will listen to you and offer you support:
SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS:
Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal, and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with either the Church of England or the Roman Catholic Church of England and Wales.
Contact Details: Phone them on 0300 303 1056 (a voicemail facility is available outside of opening times).
Email them at safespaces@firstlight.org.uk
Live Chat with the team, or access service information: www.SafeSpacesEnglandandWales.org.uk
Safe spaces website: https://www.safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk/
DOMESTIC ABUSE:
Women can call the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 (24 Hour).
It is free at any time day or night. The staff will offer confidential, non-judgemental information and support.
LOCAL DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT:
OASIS (Domestic Abuse Services in Medway and Kent) provides support to women and men victims to break free of domestic abuse and rebuild their life as well as other support services. For non-emergency support you can call the helpline on 08009179948 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:30am – 11:30am and 12:30pm-2:30pm. Thursday and Friday from 9:30am – 11:30am.
