Download Standard 1 - Leadership, Governance and Accountability

The Dominican Province of Ireland recognises and respects the rights and dignity of every child and young person. Our standards of behaviour and relationships with children and young people must always reflect this. This standard, applied at all levels and in all ministries, ensures a commitment to embody and impart the church’s vision, principles and values through safe, caring and lifegiving environments for children and young people. The Prior Provincial has the ultimate responsibility for implementing this standard with the support of the Provincial Council. Since leadership, governance and accountability is at the service of the Church’s mission of preaching the Gospel and commitment to safeguarding children and young people, it is necessary that procedures are rooted in integrity which is embedded in adequate structures, personnel practices and provision of resources.

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