The following are resources from the USCCB for dioceses and parishes they may find useful in educating their communities about the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and the latest work of the U.S. Bishops to prevent future abuse by clergy.
Materials may be printed in whole or in part and distributed for free within our diocese or your parish. The text may not be altered in any way prior to distribution. Many of the resources are available in both English and Spanish.
Please contact Sister Jude Fitzpatrick, CHM, Dr. Tracy Bonday, or John Gaffney with any questions regarding safe environment protocols.
Q&A for Parents (English only)
Warning Signs of Potential Abusers Article (English only)
Child Abuse Prevention Bulletin (English)
Child Abuse Prevention Bulletin (Spanish)
Novena for Protection and Healing from Abuse (English)
Novena for Protection and Healing from Abuse (Spanish)
Ten Tips for Protecting Children and Offering Outreach to Victims/Survivors (English)
Ten Tips for Protecting Children and Offering Outreach to Victims/Survivors (Spanish)
Five Ways to Protect your Children from Sexual Abuse (English)
Five Ways to Protect your Children from Sexual Abuse (Spanish)
Warning Signs of Abuse in Minors (English)
Warning Signs of Abuse in Minors (Spanish)
Keeping Children Safe Online (English)
Keeping Children Safe Online (Spanish)