Safeguarding procedure

Historical abuse should be referred to the Safeguarding Service using the established safeguarding procedure for all reported harm.

Basic information will be required about what happened, where, when and who was involved.

The police, or other public authority, will take the lead role with investigation.

Appropriate senior staff of the Central Services in the Church of Scotland National Office (and/or CrossReach, as relevant) will be advised about the disclosure.