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Supporting Victims & Survivors at Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral is committed to supporting all victims and survivors of abuse whether the abuse has taken place within the church or outside the church.

Our Commitment

At Durham Cathedral, we want all victims to know that they are heard, understood, believed and will be supported. We will always take safeguarding concerns seriously and ensure that they are acted upon appropriately, transparently, with accountability and in a timely fashion.

Policies and proceedures

Durham Cathedral's Victims and Survivors Charter

At Durham Cathedral, we want all victims to know that they are heard, understood, believed and will be supported. Read or Victims and Survivors Charter here

Responding Well to Victims and Survivors of Abuse in the Curch of England

Read more about the Church of England's policy, which sets out the requirements and good practice advice for Church Bodies on developing healthy cultures, which prevent harm from taking place and ensure disclosures can be made safely when harm does occur.

Responding Well to Victims and Survivors of Abuse: Overview video from the Church of Engalnd

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