Free training day for all within The Diocese helping to understand abuse, hosted by The Diocese of Plymouth and provided by FearFree.

The Understanding Abuse training day will offer a grounded and accessible introduction to:

• What abuse is, including spiritual, emotional, sexual, and institutional abuse

• The impact of abuse on individuals, faith, and relationships

• Trauma-informed approaches to listening and pastoral accompaniment

• The difference between pastoral presence and professional intervention

• Boundaries, safeguarding, and the limits of a chaplaincy role

The day is designed to be reflective, informative, and rooted in best safeguarding practice. It does not require prior specialist knowledge, only a willingness to engage thoughtfully and respectfully with a difficult but vital subject.

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