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A free webinar: Safeguarding for Buddhist charities

By Munisha on Fri, 13 Dec, 2024 - 11:51

A free webinar: Safeguarding for Buddhist charities

By Munisha on Fri, 13 Dec, 2024 - 11:51

A free webinar for those running Buddhist charities in any tradition in England and Wales. Presented by the Charity Commission, the webinar will be hosted by the Network of Buddhist Organisations UK.

Saturday 8th February 2025
10am-11am
Online

What are your Buddhist charity’s Safeguarding duties? Do you know what you need to do to protect adults and children from harm in the course of your charity’s activities?

In this free webinar, speakers from the Charity Commission will explain the...

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Munisha on the EBU Podcast

By Centre Team on Sat, 13 Apr, 2024 - 16:32

Munisha on the EBU Podcast

By Centre Team on Sat, 13 Apr, 2024 - 16:32

European Buddha is the podcast run by the European Buddhist Union (EBU), looking at current affairs and various aspects of the EBU’s work.

This month’s interviewee is Munisha, who lives in Sweden and runs Triratna’s Liaison office, responsible for Triratna’s relations and co-operation with other Buddhist groups, mainly in the UK and Europe. In this capacity she has worked with the EBU since 2012 and was elected to the EBU council as vice...

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Triratna Model Safeguarding Policies and Ethical Guidelines 2023-2024

By ECA Safeguarding on Thu, 22 Jun, 2023 - 14:03

Triratna Model Safeguarding Policies and Ethical Guidelines 2023-2024

By ECA Safeguarding on Thu, 22 Jun, 2023 - 14:03

Triratna’s model policies for Safeguarding children and adults, updated for 2023/2024, are now available over on the Triratna Resources page, along with guidance documents and the Triratna Model Ethical Guidelines.

See/download the model policies, guidelines and guidance documents.

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Triratna Model Safeguarding Policies and Ethical Guidelines 2023

By ECA Safeguarding on Thu, 22 Jun, 2023 - 13:39

Triratna Model Safeguarding Policies and Ethical Guidelines 2023

By ECA Safeguarding on Thu, 22 Jun, 2023 - 13:39

Triratna’s model policies for Safeguarding children and adults, updated for 2023, are now available over on the Triratna Resources page, along with guidance documents and the Triratna Model Ethical Guidelines.

See/download the model policies, guidelines and guidance documents.

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Triratna Model Safeguarding Policies and Ethical Guidelines 2023

By ECA Safeguarding on Thu, 22 Jun, 2023 - 10:46

Here are Triratna’s model policies for Safeguarding children and adults, updated for 2023, along with guidance documents and the Triratna Model Ethical Guidelines.

Safeguarding and ethical policies and procedures are a practical expression of ahimsa, non-harming, the value underlying Buddhist precepts and the Bodhisattva activity of protecting living beings from harm.

The Triratna Model Safeguarding policies follow UK legal requirements and the regulatory requirements of the Charity Commission for England and Wales, who now also require charities to have a statement of more general ethical values,...

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Triratna Worldwide Safeguarding general advice 2023	83.41 KB
Triratna Model Child Protection Code of Conduct 2023	38 KB
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Triratna Model Child Protection Policy 2023	138.5 KB
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Triratna Model Adult Safeguarding Policy 2023	154.5 KB
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Managing Those Who Pose a Risk 2023	122.57 KB
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Caring for Teenagers in Triratna 2023	132 KB
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Online Safety in Triratna 2023	82.57 KB
Triratna Safeguarding and Data Protection	175.28 KB
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UK government consultation on mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

By ECA Safeguarding on Thu, 1 Jun, 2023 - 08:36

UK government consultation on mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

By ECA Safeguarding on Thu, 1 Jun, 2023 - 08:36

In response to a recommendation from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) the UK Government has accepted the need for a new law to make it mandatory for certain people to report child sexual abuse.

They are now consulting as to to whom this duty should apply and in what circumstances. Responses are welcome from any individual or organisation.

Deadline: 14th August 2023

Read our previous posts about IICSA’s work.

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Farewell thank you collection for Munisha and Amaladipa

By ECA Safeguarding on Wed, 17 May, 2023 - 09:13

Farewell thank you collection for Munisha and Amaladipa

By ECA Safeguarding on Wed, 17 May, 2023 - 09:13

Following yesterday’s post about Munisha and Amaladipa moving on from Safeguarding work in Triratna, here is a message from those raising money to thank them both, and to enable Munisha to have a rest before seeking further employment.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/thank-you-to-our-safeguarding-team#start

“Back in 2016, Munisha saw the need for Triratna Centres to comply with legislation around the protection from harm of children and adults. Ably helped by Amaladipa (bringing considerable expertise from a career in the probation service) they pioneered the support for...

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Munisha and Amaladipa are moving on

By ECA Safeguarding on Tue, 16 May, 2023 - 11:21

Munisha and Amaladipa are moving on

By ECA Safeguarding on Tue, 16 May, 2023 - 11:21

Dear Friends,

After seven years as Triratna’s European Chairs’ Assembly’s Safeguarding officer I will be moving on at the end of June; and Amaladipa has recently stepped down as the ECA’s Safeguarding Adviser, after volunteering six years of invaluable work, support and advice, much of it on top of her full-time job as a senior leader in the probation service.

I am so grateful to Amaladipa for the support and expertise she has contributed to...

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