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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.

Protecting Children

Safe Environment Instruction Program
The Protecting God's ChildrenProgram
Reporting Abuse in the Diocese of Joliet
Diocese of Joliet Policy
Background Check Information
List of Diocesan Priests with a Credible/Substantiated Allegation(s)
Review Committee
Important Links
Other Resources
 

  Safe Environment Instruction Program

     Parent Guide: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
     English Translation  Spanish Translation 

     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
     English Translation  Spanish Translation  

     Diocese of Joliet Standards of Behavior for Those Working with Minors
     English Translation  Spanish Translation 

     Acknowledgement Form
     English Translation  Spanish Translation

     Combined Pastoral Policy and Standards of Behavior for Parishes
    (8½ x 11)*

    English Translation Spanish Translation


     Combined Pastoral Policy and Standards of Behavior for Parishes     (booklet)*
     English Translation  Spanish Translation

*(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

     Informational Form for Minors serving as volunteers

     Memo Regarding Criminal Background Checks

     General Information About Criminal Background Checks

     Regarding Current Employees: Release Form
     English Translation  Spanish Translation 

     Regarding Volunteers: Release Form and Application Form
     English Translation  Spanish Translation

     Regarding Volunteers: ChoicePoint Screening Guide
     English Translation  Spanish Translation 

     Employee and Volunteer Screening
 

  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
 

     Resources
       (Independent Advisory Group; Victim Assistance Minister; Moving Ahead)
 
     Frequently Asked Questions

     Letter from the Bishop, March 2008

     Letter from the Bishop, March, 2006

     Catholic Diocese of Joliet Releases 54 Years of Data on Sexual Abuse
     of Minors by Clergy
 

     Charts of Information Related to Summary of Data
 

     Sexual Assault Support Groups
 

     Audit Report Finds Catholic Diocese of Joliet in Full Compliance, Jan., 2004
 

     U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Office of Child and Youth Protection
     Summary Report of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, January, 2004
 

     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/
 

  • "The Catholic Church and Child Sexual Abuse"
    By Stephen J. Rossetti
    Link to article

     
  • Priest Pedophiles
    By Melvin C. Blanchette and Gerald D. Coleman
    Link to article

     
  • Facts, Myths and Questions
    By Thomas J. Reese
    Link to article

     
  • What has the Charter Accomplished
    By Bishop Flynn
    Link to article

     

     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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