Child abuse

19. Miss Joanna Warren asked-

On page 196 of the Synod Book the Professional Standards Unit report states that from June 2004 - June 2005 23 new allegations of misconduct or abuse came to its attention. How many actual cases of child abuse were discovered?

To which the President replied -

I am advised that the answer is as follows –

Of the twenty three (23) complaints or allegations of misconduct or abuse received during June 2004 to June 2005 (which relates to the number of respondents), seven (7) related to adult-to-adult misconduct and sixteen (16) related to child abuse. Of the child abuse matters six (6) were sustained by findings or admissions one (1) was not sustained and nine (9) are still under consideration by church processes or the police.