URC’s Safeguarding Symposium

On 12th October 2023 the URC’s safeguarding team launched Good Practice 6 at an online symposium.

The event also highlighted the issues of unconscious bias and how prejudice can impact Safeguarding. Leroy Logan MBE joined us for an insightful discussion into this topic.

Other speakers on the day included the URC Deputy General Secretary Adrian Bulley, Denominational Safeguarding Lead Sharon Barr, Policy Development Officer Kerry Baker and Training and Development Coordinator Carrie Kaunda.

Video of the launch

Watch the video of the Symposium (below) including the launch of Good Practice 6, a reflection on how safeguarding should be a core component of church life along with the discussion with Leroy Logan MBE.