We’re inviting women connected to the Catholic Church—whether lay or religious—to take part in the WISE Project (Women’s Insights into Safeguarding Efforts in the Catholic Church).
This international study, led by researchers from Australian Catholic University, Tangaza University and the Global Safeguarding Alliance, explores how women perceive current safeguarding practices for children and vulnerable adults within the Church, and how these can be improved.
Who can participate? Women aged 18+ who are part of the Catholic Church, contributing as laypeople, religious sisters, or working in Catholic organisations.
What’s involved? A 20–30 minute anonymous online survey with both multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Your insights will help shape future safeguarding policies and elevate women’s voices in Church safety efforts.
Why participate? Your perspective matters. Help us understand what’s working, what’s not, and how safeguarding can better protect everyone in Church communities. Link to survey – https://bit.ly/4kGSKWZ
Questions?
Contact the research team at [email protected]
Please share this post with others who may be eligible. Together, we can strengthen safeguarding in the Church.
The project has received ethics approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee at Australian Catholic University (Project: 2025-4280E) Dr Marcus Pound, Dept. Theology & Religion, Durham University Theresa Phillips
