Conference “Safeguarding: from awareness to action and evaluation”

Conference

“Safeguarding: from awareness to action and evaluation”

15-18.09.2025

Ludwigshafen, Germany & online

Creating and strengthening a culture of safeguarding is an essential mission for all Jesuit and companion schools within the JECSE network. We are united by our responsibility to provide safe environments where young people can grow, learn and flourish. This involves establishing appropriate structures and mechanisms to prevent abuse, ensure the protection of minors and foster a consistent culture of care. However, safeguarding is more than just policy – it’s an ongoing process of raising awareness and providing formation. We aim to continuously train our staff, engage students and involve families in understanding their rights and responsibilities, so that together we can build a safer world for all. It’s also about extending that protection beyond our school walls and recognising the increasing influence of the digital world in which students live, learn and interact.

The rise of AI technologies also brings new challenges that we must be prepared to face. To support these efforts, JECSE (Jesuit European Committee for Primary and Secondary Education) , together with ZIP (the Centre for Ignatian Pedagogy), are pleased to invite representatives of Jesuit and companion schools from the JECSE network to a hybrid training conference. This event represents an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come and how we can respond to current challenges and ensure that that safeguarding becomes an integral and living part of our school culture.