Here are Triratna’s model policies for Safeguarding children and adults, updated for 2022 by Triratna’s ECA Safeguarding team; also Triratna's 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, such as our Model Ethical Guidelines.

The Triratna Model Ethical Guidelines (first published in 2016 on the initiative of Triratna’s International Council) are an internal statement of values based on the five precepts for those teaching in Triratna centres, groups and retreat centres. Though not drawn up by the ECA Safeguarding team, as they complement the Safeguarding policies they are published together with them.

Since these are model policies, it is up to those running each centre/retreat centre/enterprise to use them as they are, or adapt and/or translate them as they think fit. Editable versions in Word will be sent by email to all the Safeguarding officers I have on my list.

In addition to the policies, The Triratna Model Child Protection Code of Conduct is a short guide to safe behaviours which will help prevent suspicions or accusations of misconduct with those under 18; Caring for Teenagers in Triratna offers guidance as to best practice when including in Triratna activities those aged 16-17, increasingly independent but legally still children.

If you need you need any of these documents in Word but haven't received them by email, please email safeguarding@triratna.community.

With metta,
Munisha