Dealing With Complaints
A three-tier system exists for dealing with complaints coming through the 1800 number.
- Any allegation of sexual abuse made by an adult against another adult is dealt with by the local church or local conference unless the perpetrator is an employee.
- Any allegation of child sexual abuse is reported to the relevant government authorities and then Safe Place Services conducts a risk assessment that is sent to the local conference Safe Place Committee for actioning.
- Any allegation of sexual abuse or misconduct against an employee is investigated by the relevant government authority if needed and by Safe Place Services and the report sent to the Committee for Sexual Ethics and then the employing body for actioning.
The process for dealing with allegations of sexual abuse:
