The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has begun a new phase in its safeguarding reform programme with the launch of its first series of Safeguarding Roadshows, designed to equip congregational leaders with updated guidance for the protection of children and adults. The initiative follows the approval of revised safeguarding policies by the Church’s 2025 General Assembly and comes amid a period of intense scrutiny and reflection for the denomination. The roadshows are aimed primarily at those with safeguarding responsibilities across PCI’s more than 500 congregations. The PCI Safeguarding Lead, Ms Jayne Bellingham, said the roadshows represent an important step in embedding the Church’s updated safeguarding framework at local level. ‘I hope as many as possible take the opportunity to take part, as it is an important opportunity to hear how safeguarding is changing in PCI,’ she said. The first series comprises nine information evenings, which began in January in Bangor and will continue...