Ep 1 Introduction to Safeguarding in Faith Communities with Professor Jo Clarke

Faithful Safeguarding Podcast with Petros

Episode Summary:
In this inaugural episode of Faithful Safeguarding, your host Madison Clarke sits down with Professor Jo Clarke, Founder and Director of Petros, to explore the essential principles of safeguarding within faith communities.

Key Takeaways:

• An overview of the basic principles of safeguarding: culture, recruitment, training, reporting, and recovery
• The importance of creating a culture of safeguarding that is proactive rather than reactive
• Practical steps for faith communities to improve their safeguarding measures

With over 23 years of experience as a forensic psychologist, Jo brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the areas of resilience, psychological well-being, and safeguarding practices.

Jo and Madison dive into the importance of safeguarding in faith organisations, discussing the fundamental principles that every community should embrace, including culture, recruitment, training, reporting, and recovery.

They also talk about how Petros supports faith organisations in building robust safeguarding frameworks that protect the most vulnerable members of their communities.

Whether you’re a safeguarding lead, a volunteer, or simply someone interested in the topic, this episode provides invaluable insights into why safeguarding is so crucial in faith settings and how to implement effective practices.

Next Episode:
Join us next time as we welcome Professor Marcus Pound to discuss the intersection of theology and safeguarding, and how faith communities can integrate these principles into their practices.

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Guest Bio:
Professor Jo Clarke is the Founder and Director of Petros, with extensive experience as a forensic psychologist in the criminal justice system. Her work focuses on resilience and psychological well-being, applying research evidence to enhance safeguarding practices within various organisations, including faith communities.

Resources Mentioned:

• Petros Safeguarding Services
• Learn more about Professor Jo Clarke