Keeping Our Promise to Protect
What has the Catholic Church done to effectively respond
to sexual abuse by Church personnel?
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REPORTING ABUSE
REPORTANDO EL ABUSO
ZGŁASZAJĄC PRZYPADKI NADUŻYĆ SEKSUALNYCH
Reporting Incidents of Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is a sin and a crime. Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance. The Church has a responsibility to help victims of sexual abuse and to ensure that offenders are brought to justice. Reports may be made to any pastor or to Mrs. Judith Speckman at (815) 263-6467. Contact DCFS at 1-800-25-ABUSE..
Reportando Incidentes de Abuso Sexual
El abuso sexual es un pecado y es un crimen. A las víctimas del abuso sexual, además de contactar a las autoridades civiles, se les pide que lo reporten a la Iglesia para poder recibir asistencia pastoral. La Iglesia tiene la responsabilidad de ayudar a las víctimas del abuso sexual y de asegurar que los culpables sean llevados a la justicia. Los reportes se pueden hacer a cualquier párroco o a Mrs. Judith Speckman al (815) 263-6467. Llame a DCFS al 1-800-25-ABUSE.
Zgłaszając przypadki nadużyć seksualnych
Nadużucie seksualne jest grzechem i przestępstwem kryminalnym. Ofiary nadużyć seksualnych, poza skontaktowaniem się z władzami świeckimi, mają prawo do asystencji duszpasterskiej. Kościół je zobowiązany dopomóc ofiarom nadużyć seksualnych jak też zapewnić te osoby o sprawiedliwości wymierzonej osobie, która dopuściła się nadużycia. Nadużycia seksualne należy zgłaszać do jakiegokolwiek proboszcza lub do Mrs. Judith Speckman, pod numer telefonu (815) 263-6467. Proszę o kontak DCFS pod numer telefonu 1-800-25-ABUSE.
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Protecting Children
Safe Environment Instruction Program
Parent Guide: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
 
Safe Environment Instruction
Safe Environment Instruction Quick Reference and Resource Guide
Safe Environment Policy
Internet Safety Brochure
The PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN™ Program
VIRTUS® Program at the Diocese of Joliet
VIRTUS Online™
VIRTUS Protecting God's Children Workshop Schedule
Press Release Template for Parishes (check with your parish administrator)
Tri-folds in English and Spanish for Parish Use
VIRTUS Practical Advice for Parents on Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
(Parent Handbook)
Protecting God's Children: Training Extension Request for Ministers (343 KB - Word)
(Extension)
(if asked for username & password when using file above, just click Cancel)
Reporting Abuse in the Diocese of Joliet
Information about How to Report Abuse
Diocese of Joliet Policy
Diocese of Joliet Pastoral Policy Regarding Sexual Abuse of Minors
Diocese of Joliet Standards of Behavior for Those Working with Minors
Acknowledgement Form
Combined Pastoral Policy and Standards of Behavior for Parishes
(8½ x 11)*
Combined Pastoral Policy and Standards of Behavior for Parishes (booklet)*
| *(Parishes who need assistance with printing the combined Pastoral Policy, Standards of Behavior, and Acknowledgement form in 8½ x 11 or booklet format should call Diocese of Joliet Information Services at 815-834-4085.) |
Safe Environment Requirements
Background Check Information
Regarding Current Employees: Release Form
Regarding Volunteers: Release Form and Application Form
Regarding Volunteers: ChoicePoint Screening Guide
Screening Employees
Screening Volunteers
Important Links
Review Committee
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Revised & Approved Norms
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Magisterial Teaching on Sexual Abuse
Resources
(Independent Advisory Group; Victim Assistance Minister; Moving Ahead)
Frequently Asked Questions
Charts of Information Related to Summary of Data
Sexual Assault Support Groups
Promise to Protect. Pledge to Heal. U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Other Resources
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
http://www.missingkids.org/
NetSmartz Workshop - Internet safety resource from the National Center
for Missing and Exploited Children and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
http://www.netsmartz.org/
St. Mary’s Press - Publications and services for Catholic Christian
youth ages 10-19
http://www.smp.org/
National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry - resources to address the
topic of sexual abuse
http://www.nfcym.org/
America Magazine - articles addressing the issue of sexual abuse
in the church
http://www.americamagazine.org/
Stop It Now!
PO Box 495
Haydenville, MA 01039
413-268-3096
http://www.stopitnow.org/
Crimes Against Children Research Center (CCRC)
University of New Hampshire
126 Horton Social Science Center
Durham, NH 03824
603-862-1888
http://www.unh.edu/ccrc
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