Accountability Chain Even though PPRs may have served sentence and completed the legal requirements of punishment, they require structures of care, affirmation and self-discipline as they adapt to life outside prison. Without the appropriate structures, an ex-offender is more likely to reoffend. Any proposed structure must seek to uphold the dignity of those previously harmed, of persons at risk and also of the PPR, but primacy for protection, reassurance and support must be given to those who may be threatened or endangered. The Accountability comprises a number of “levels”:- Safeguarding Board An independent organisation or of people to provide governance (accountability, transparency etc.) and a point of reference. This group is often external to the local Church and may be a partner body or a supervising group (e.g. Diocesan Committee) Safe Practice Panel Will comprise 2 - 4 people trained in the issues of protection and safe practice. Will decide on behalf of the Church leadership whether and on what basis an individual who presents a risk may participate in the life of the Church and, if deemed appropriate, will develop an Attendance Agreement setting this out. Has overall responsibility for the effective monitoring and support of all persons who pose risk whilst on Church premises or at Church events. Will determine whether the Church has sufficient capability and capacity to manage a specific PPR. Will liaise with and be the point of contact for Statutory Services or referrer (e.g. In2Out) where appropriate. Is tasked with managing confidential matters that cannot, for legal reasons or the preservation of the dignity of them or others, be discussed in a larger group.
Accountability Chain Even though PPRs may have served sentence and completed the legal requirements of punishment, they require structures of care, affirmation and self-discipline as they adapt to life outside prison. Without the appropriate structures, an ex-offender is more likely to reoffend. Any proposed structure must seek to uphold the dignity of those previously harmed, of persons at risk and also of the PPR, but primacy for protection, reassurance and support must be given to those who may be threatened or endangered. The Accountability comprises a number of “levels”:- Safeguarding Board An independent organisation or of people to provide governance (accountability, transparency etc.) and a point of reference. This group is often external to the local Church and may be a partner body or a supervising group (e.g. Diocesan Committee) Safe Practice Panel Will comprise 2 - 4 people trained in the issues of protection and safe practice. Will decide on behalf of the Church leadership whether and on what basis an individual who presents a risk may participate in the life of the Church and, if deemed appropriate, will develop an Attendance Agreement setting this out. Has overall responsibility for the effective monitoring and support of all persons who pose risk whilst on Church premises or at Church events. Will determine whether the Church has sufficient capability and capacity to manage a specific PPR. Will liaise with and be the point of contact for Statutory Services or referrer (e.g. In2Out) where appropriate. Is tasked with managing confidential matters that cannot, for legal reasons or the preservation of the dignity of them or others, be discussed in a larger group.
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