Safeguarding is strengthened through ongoing learning, accessible resources, and shared practice. Below are details of upcoming training opportunities, together with useful local and international safeguarding resources.
Upcoming Safeguarding Training
The next Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults course open to the general public will take place on Saturday, 17 October 2026, from 9:00am to 12:00pm, at Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta. This edition of the course will be delivered in English. Organised in collaboration with the Pastoral Formation Institute (PFI), the course introduces key principles of safeguarding, including recognising signs of abuse, responding appropriately to concerns and disclosures, professional boundaries, and creating safer environments for children and vulnerable adults.
Further information and registration:
https://pfi.edu.mt/course/safeguarding-children-adults/
Resources
Further safeguarding information and guidance are available through the Safeguarding Commission website: https://safeguarding.mt
Our online resources will continue to be expanded, particularly following the launch of the updated policy and supporting materials in December 2026. The December issue of our newsletter will contain further information about the resources and materials available.
For those interested in developments in safeguarding within the wider Church, some recent materials from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors may also be useful:
- REPARA: Learning from the Magisterium of Survivors, 22 September 2026. A reflection on the importance of victim and survivor accompaniment, healing, and the need for adequately resourced professional support in safeguarding. Visit: https://www.tutelaminorum.va/repara-learning-from-the-magisterium-of-survivors/
- Child Abuse, Artificial Intelligence and Reality, 21 September 2026. Experts examine emerging forms of digital harm, including AI-generated abusive material, deepfakes, grooming, and the implications of AI for safeguarding practice. Visit: https://www.tutelaminorum.va/bishop-ali-an-abuse-facilitated-amplified-or-generated-through-technological-means-is-a-real-abuse-with-real-victims-and-real-suffering/