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The Bible shows
us that we live
in a moral
universe,
because it is
created by the
holy God.
Therefore, our
actions matter,
they have
consequences and
effect
relationships.
The doctrine of
the Trinity
tells us that
relationship,
and personal
relationships
are not
incidental to
reality, but are
the heart of
reality.
Breaking the
Silence provides
a framework for
assistance,
prevention and
education, and
allows us to
respond
appropriately
where an
allegation is
made or
an
incident is
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services
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We
provide
individuals,
congregations,
presbyteries,
organisations,
and
committees
with the
best
possible
support,
advice
and
resources
in
relation
to abuse
matters.
Breaking
the
Silence
applies
in the
Presbyterian
Church
of
Australia
in the
State of
New
South
Wales
including
the
Australian
Capital
Territory,
in the
State of
Western
Australia,
in the
State of
Tasmania,
in the
State of
South
Australia,
Presbyterian
Inland
Mission
and
Mission
Partners.
We can
help you
with:
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Implementing
and
managing
compliance
with
Breaking
the
Silence
within
the
church.
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Information
about
child
protection
and
abuse
matters,
both
within
the
church
and
outside
the
church.
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Allegations
of
abuse
by
clergy,
church
workers,
and
approved
organisations
within
the
church.
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Information
about
making
a
complaint.
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Managing
the
process
"from
allegation
to
restitution."
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Mandatory
reporting.
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Employment
screening
and
reporting
of
relevant
employment
proceedings.
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Relevant
disciplinary
matters.
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Education
programmes
for
all
organisations,
ministers,
ministers
in
training,
church
workers
and
employees,
church
members
and
office
bearers
within
the
church.
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Assistance
and
confidential
help
for
ministers,
church
workers,
employers,
organisations
and
committees
and
individuals
within
the
church
in
relation
to
child
protection
and
abuse
matters.
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Access
to a
counselling
referral
service
appropriate
for
people
affected
by
abuse
within
the
church,
including
assurance
of
appropriate
pastoral
care
for
those
subjected
to
abuse,
those
alleged
to
have
offended
and
rehabilitation
for
those
found
to
have
offended.
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Interdenominational
cooperation.
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Representation
where
appropriate
to
government,
Ombudsman,
Commission
for
Children
and
Young
People
and
DoCS
or
Family
Services
regarding
review
and
amendment
of
the
child
protection
legislation
in
those
States
and
Territories
where
Breaking
the
Silence
has
been
formally
adopted
by
the
relevant
State
General
Assembly.
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Resources
and
research.
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