57: The Vicars Watch... Eastenders (Doof Doof)

The Vicars Watch Dibley

Ross fights an avian invasion, June Brown is a Queen, and we decide that Eastenders should be used in Church Safeguarding Training.

This week, the vicars watched the Eastenders episode released on 17/04/2024.

!! CW: This episode discusses the sexual assault of the character Yolande by a church Pastor, as well as safeguarding and abuse in the church. Discussion begins 32:40 !!

Need help?

Rape Crisis England and Wales 0808 500 2222

Safeline 01926 402 498

Survivors Trust 0808 801 0818

Samaritans 116 123

thirtyone:eight (independent helpline for church safeguarding concerns) 0303 003 1111

Church of England Diocesan Safeguarding Teams https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/diocesan-safeguarding-contacts

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