Safe Church / Safe Places
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The Anglican Diocese of Montreal affirms the Church’s commitment to being a community grounded in love, justice, mutual respect, and the safeguarding of all people. We are currently in a process of conducing a comprehensive review of our Safe Church policies. In the meantime, we have adopted an Interim Safe Church Policy that draws on the work of the Dioceses of Quebec and Edmonton; we are grateful for their collaboration.
We affirm that every human being is created in the image of God and called into relationships of trust, dignity, and faithfulness. It is the Church’s responsibility to exemplify a community where truth, compassion, and reconciliation prevail, with special care for children, adolescents, the elderly, and others who may be particularly vulnerable.
The policy commits the Diocese to ensuring that all ministries, activities, and relationships are free from violence, coercion, discrimination, harassment, and abuse of any kind. It clearly states that sexual abuse, harassment, general harassment, physical or emotional abuse, and financial exploitation will not be tolerated, and that all allegations will be treated seriously, reported appropriately, and addressed with diligence and compassion.
Please click below to access Interim Safe Church Policy
