A PSYCHOLOGIST has suggested that survivors of church-based abuse suffered “significant harm” as a result of the decision to discontinue the Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB), and the manner in which it was disbanded. Mr Glasgow writes: “The termination of the contracts of the independent members of the ISB had serious and adverse consequences for all C of E victims interviewed. “The Archbishops’ Council is discussing the independent report on the ISB, prepared by Sarah Wilkinson published last month, which highlighted the need for a trauma-informed approach in all matters. This feeds into the ongoing work to develop proposals for fully independent safeguarding scrutiny of the Church, led by Professor Alexis Jay” (News, 21 July 2023). avoidable significant harm towards the vulnerable people to whom he owed a duty of care.”

Source: The Times January 17, 2024 12:26 UTC