VIRTUS Practical Advice for Parents on Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
(Parent Handbook)

Parenting is the most influential responsibility an adult undertakes in life. It is also the one job for which adults receive the least amount of training. Society expects parents to know what to do, to always take appropriate actions, and to behave daily in a manner that provides a wonderful role model for their children. However, society does not provide parents the tools and skills they need to live up to these expectations. The Diocese of Joliet provides parents with this free handbook to help them focus on practical steps designed to help protect children from sexual abuse. This handbook was produced by National Catholic Services, LLC (National Catholic), as a part of the Protecting God’s Children® program, is the copyrighted property of National Catholic, and is available here with National Catholic's written permission. We invite and encourage you to print a copy for yourself and for other parents in your local faith community and neighborhood.