The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, alongside the Church of England and the Church of Wales, has confirmed that support for victims and survivors of church-related abuse will continue through the Safe Spaces independent support service. This free, national service offers confidential and trauma-informed help to anyone affected, regardless of when the abuse occurred or their current relationship with the Church.
The extension ensures that Safe Spaces, delivered by the charity First Light, will remain available for a further 15 months while plans are developed for its long-term future. This continued commitment reflects the Churches’ responsibility to ensure that survivors can access professional, compassionate support when they need it most.
Read more here: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/support-for-victims-and-survivors-of-church-related-abuse-extended/