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No matter where you are on your safeguarding journey, we’re here to walk alongside you with practical tools and tailored support.
Start small with a guided self assessment and leadership training resource.
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Or take the next step with a structured journey that strengthens your team and culture from the inside out.
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Association of Related Churches
Protecting What Matters Most
Safeguarding is a term we use to encompass all the ways we:
- Prevent abuse and misconduct
- Protect children, youth and vulnerable adults
- Create environments of safety and trust
- Respond appropriately to concerns
- Develop capable and equipped ministry teams
Every church deserves access to professional support to create safe places, safe people. Through our innovative journey-based approach, we meet you where you are—whether you’re planting new roots, growing your ministry, or an established church seeking to enhance existing practices, and walk alongside you to build a culture of protection and trust.
From essential foundations to advanced protection, you’ll never journey alone as we guide, support, and empower your mission to protect all.
Journeying Together:
“Building a Church That Welcomes All”
Testimonial
Courageous Church shares how the Emmaus Launch Package equipped their team to support every person who walks through their doors. See how this partnership supported them to transform their church planting journey from vision to vibrant community.
Safe Places
Creating environments where everyone can thrive with confidence
Safe People
Empowering your team with the knowledge and tools they need to protect
Clear Direction
Guiding you step-by-step through your safeguarding journey
We Journey Together
Partnering with you every step of the way, providing tailored support to build a stronger, safer church
Are you Compliant?
Discover where you are on your church journey with our self assessment tool
Safe Places, Safe People
Your Safeguarding Journey
At Emmaus, we believe in growing with you on your safeguarding journey. Our packages naturally progress from Launch to Elevate to Sustain, reflecting your church's developing safeguarding maturity.
Based on our experience, most churches take approximately one year to complete their Launch journey and another year in the Elevate program before transitioning to the Sustain package for ongoing support and development.
Emmaus will be there every step of the way, providing guidance tailored to your church's unique needs and progress. We understand that every church moves at its own pace – some may progress more quickly through the stages while others may need additional time to fully implement each phase. This flexibility is built into our approach, ensuring you'll receive the support needed to build a robust safeguarding culture, regardless of your timeline.
Launch
Year 1
The ideal starting point for churches to establish strong and robust foundations.
Ideal For:
- Starting to formalize safeguarding processes
- Clear, step-by-step guidance and templates
- Core safeguarding training for your team
- Build confidence in safeguarding practices
Key Components:
- Consultation and assessment: Introductory online meeting to assess your church’s safeguarding needs and setup.
- EVA LMS: Secure platform for accessing all training and resources.
- Training: Essential safeguarding education for all staff and church members.
- Policy templates:Customizable Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy
- Reporting and recording mechanisms: Template for incident reporting and record-keeping
- Milestone review: Expert-led progress evaluation and goal setting.
Elevate
Year 2
Designed for churches ready to strengthen and expand their safeguarding practices.
Ideal For:
- Enhanced safeguarding measures
- Comprehensive risk assessment practices
- Training for specialized safeguarding topics
- Sophisticated reporting systems
Key Components:
- Consultation and Risk Assessment: Expert evaluation and action plan to strengthen your safeguarding practices.
- Survivor Support Modules: Training to provide skilled, compassionate support to abuse survivors.
- Specialist Training Modules: Safeguarding training tailored to church needs
- Policy Review and Compliance Update: Code of conduct, Managing complaints against staff
- Digital Reporting Tool and guidance: Secure platform for tracking concerns with instant alerts.
- Safeguarding Audit: Self assessment tool identifying strengths and improvement areas.
- Milestone Review: Analysis of reporting and case management to address gaps.
Sustain
Year 3
Continuous support and consultation to maintain exemplary safeguarding standards.
Ideal For:
- Comprehensive external audit and validation
- Advanced governance structures
- Organizational culture embedding
- Concern Management Software
Key Components:
- All Previous Features: Full access to Year 1-2 training and resources.
- Cultural Awareness Training: Building safeguarding into your church’s core values.
- Interactive Webinars: Live expert sessions with Q&A and peer discussion.
- Governance Structure Development: Creating your safeguarding committee with clear roles.
- Safeguarding Audit: Self assessment tool identifying strengths and improvement areas.
- Digital Reporting Tool Access: Secure system with real-time alerts and trend analysis.
Ongoing Support – Beyond the Journey
From Year 4 onwards, churches can continue their access to:
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Our digital learning platform (EVA LMS)
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Team self-assessment and reflection tools
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Real-time reporting and case tracking
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A dedicated advisor for ongoing support and accountability
Whether you’re refining policies, responding to new challenges, or embedding a deeper culture of care — we remain by your side.
To learn more or explore the right journey for your church, get in touch or speak to a member of our team today.
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