Welcome to the Religious Life Safeguarding Service

Committed to a safer Catholic Church 

The Religious Life Safeguarding Service (RLSS) is an independent team of safeguarding professionals offering safeguarding services to the Religious of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.  

Our Services

About RLSS

Click here our ethos, mission, vision, values and purpose, how the RLSS work and our overall goals. 

Our Services

The RLSS offers a range of services to Religious Life Groups, click here for more information about them 

Reporting Abuse

Here you can find further information  about reporting abuse or safeguarding concerns to RLSS. 

Support for Victims and Survivors

Our service is built with Survivors at its centre. We know getting in contact with a service like ours can feel overwhelming so we are happy to speak with an advocate on your behalf if you would prefer.  

If you are thinking of contacting us but are apprehensive, please take a look at the section of our website designed for Victims and Survivors. 

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Information for Professionals

We are happy to work with safeguarding professionals across all statutory bodies and other institutions and industries. If you would like to get in touch about a safeguarding case or concern please get in touch. 

You can review information about how we work with safeguarding professionals by clicking ‘more’ below.  

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Information for Religious Life Groups

For information and resources click ‘more’ below to be taken to the dedicated RLG section of our website

Would like to join RLSS or not sure if you are already a member? Please contact our membership team

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Contact Us

You do not have to be a member of RLSS to get in touch with us. If you would like to speak with a member of the safeguarding team you can call us on 0151 5562311 or email safeguarding@religioussafeguarding.org. 

Reporting Abuse

If you or someone you know has experienced abuse from the Catholic Church or if you are concerned about someone connected to the Church please contact the safeguarding team on 0151 5562311

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Religious Life Groups

If you are a member and would like some advice or if you would like to talk to a member of the team about joining RLSS. Please get in touch.

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Victim and Survivors

We know that reaching out to us can often feel intimidating. We will ensure we go at your pace and if you are feeling a little apprehensive you can email us first to request who you would like to speak with. 

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When to ring 999

If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult at risk, do not delay in contacting the police, using 999 if a child or adult is believed to be in immediate danger.

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