Consultations
Thirtyone:eight work with the governments of the four nations of the UK, and central government, giving input on specific policy decisions. We ensure our member's thoughts and feelings and represented, and we by our knowledge and experience in faith-based safeguarding to help the government's decision-making.
Current Consultations:
National strategy for preventing and responding to child sexual abuse (Wales)
What is the consultation for?
The consultation is to offer feedback on the Welsh Government’s national strategy for preventing and responding to child sexual abuse for the next 10 years (between 2025-2035). The key focuses of the strategy are preventing child sexual abuse, protecting children and young people when there are concerns about child sexual abuse, supporting children and their families and supporting adult victim-survivors.
What is the benefit to Thirtyone:eight members?
Many of us will be aware of children and adults in our contexts who have been sexually abused and will be trying to support them through disclosure, reporting and getting appropriate support. It is positive that the Welsh Government have committed to a national strategy for preventing and responding to child sexual abuse to prevent and protect children and young people, support their families and adult victims-survivors.
From this strategy, the Welsh Government will begin considering legislation, practice guidance and responses to child sexual abuse and these changes may affect your organisation in your context. It would therefore be helpful to your organisation if you respond to this consultation with your views and experiences so that these can be taken into consideration at this early stage. It is also important that the experience of faith communities is highlighted so that the Welsh Government can be equipped to understand the challenges and the nuances for us in this context.
What can people do to get involved?
