Services provided by the Safeguarding Commission
- Creating and maintaining a safe environment.
- Training in safeguarding.
- Developing safeguarding policies.
- Responding to safeguarding allegations and concerns.
- Providing care and support to victims and survivors.
- Collaborating with the Ordinaries to ensure that the wellbeing of the subjects of complaint is maintained.
Services provided to non Church entities
The Safeguarding Commission extends its services to organizations beyond the Church, catering to those engaging with minors and vulnerable adults. Its aim is to support them in creating a positive and safe environment. The Commission commits to upholding its role as a Safeguarding Champion in Malta, advocating for the promotion of principles, guidelines, and values in safeguarding.
Since March 2022, the work of the Safeguarding Commission is solely focused on the Archdiocese of Malta and all the religious communities in Malta. Anyone who would like to file a complaint concerning the Diocese of Gozo can do so by contacting their Safeguarding Office on the following:
Facebook page: Safeguarding of Minors – Gozo
Mobile: +356 79838953
Email: [email protected]
Do you have a concern?
If you have a concern please send an email to [email protected]
or call 22470950 and ask for the Safeguarding team.
Help & Advice
We are here to provide expert safeguarding advice to the Church in Malta as well as to independent organisations who work with minors and vulnerable adults. We would like to help you put the right safeguards in place.
We provide guidance on the following topics:
- Preventing abuse
- Dealing with safeguarding concerns
- Supporting victims
- Formulating policies
- Training for staff and volunteers
- Online safety
- Sharing of best practice
- Working with parents
- Safe recruitment
- Managing events attended by minors and vulnerable adults