Child Protection / CRB Checks in The Boys' Brigade
In view of current legislation it is essential that if you are made aware of any disclosure, allegation or serious complaint you refer the matter to Karen Jay at Felden Lodge even if you think a referral may already have been made. Please do not make any investigation, but refer the matter on.
The Boys' Brigade is a Christian Youth Organisation committed to providing a safe environment in which boys and young people can develop socially and emotionally towards mature adulthood.
All leaders working in The Boys' Brigade are required to complete a Criminal Record Check. The process for carrying out this check is different in each of the regions, as below:
England & Wales
The Criminal Records Bureau processes all checks in England & Wales. A Disclosure Application form can be completed through The Boys' Brigade or through the sponsoring Churches arrangements for CRB checking. The Churches Agency for Safeguarding who will carryout most checks for Churches will notify The Boys' Brigade.
Some Guidance Notes and Information has been put together to help leaders to complete the Disclosure Application Form and understand the CRB Checking process.
Guides to help you through the process:
For further information visit Criminal Records Bureau website.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the Membership Team on 01442 231 681 (Option 4) or by email.
Scotland
Disclosure Scotland processes all disclosure checks in Scotland. In The Boys' Brigade most Leaders working in a Company will carryout a Disclosure Check through their sponsoring Church, whilst Leaders working in a Battalion role may complete their DIsclosure Check through The Boys' Brigade. The Boys' Brigade is informed about all checks relating to working in The Boys' Brigade by the Church.
For further information visit Disclosure Scotland website.
If you have any further questions please contact Anne Dickson at Scottish Headquarters on 01324 562008 or by email.
Northern Ireland
POCVA (The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults ) Checks are carried out in Northern Ireland by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety.
For further information visit Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety website.
If you have any further questions please contact Northern Ireland Headquarters on 028 28272794 or by email.
Republic of Ireland
In the Republic of Ireland leaders have to complete a Garda Check.
For further information or if you have any questions please contact Republic of Ireland Headquarters on +353 1 296 4622 or by email.
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