ACN proactively supports the Church in its abuse prevention efforts through education, training and pastoral support. For example;

  • ACN sponsors courses around the world on the topic of safeguarding, in which priests and religious are trained to recognise, prevent, report and where necessary provide pastoral care for the victims of sexual or other abuse.

  • ACN works closely with the leading Centre for Child Protection (CCP) at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, among others, to offer safeguarding courses.

  • ACN project partners only receive aid from ACN after submitting a written commitment to safeguarding. This aid is withdrawn if reported or confirmed cases of abuse are not adequately pursued through the proper canonical and civil channels.

  • ACN staff are required to comply with ACN’s safeguarding guidelines and also receive regular training on them.

  • ACN cooperates proactively and in full transparency with civil authorities tasked with the advocacy and protection of vulnerable adults and children.

 

»We are working worldwide to improve the protection of minors and their wards.«

Regina Lynch, Project Director

 

Please find here, available for download, the safeguarding guidelines of Aid to the Church International.

 

In case of any complaints or suggestions, please contact our safeguarding contact persons with absolute confidentiality:

Ms. Barbara Rettig

Email: br@acn-intl.org

Phone: +49 6174 291-211

or

Mr. Reinhard Backes

Email: rx@acn-intl.org

Phone: +49 6174 291-213