Safe Environment Resources
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Victim Assistance MInistry
Contact:
Melanie Stone, Victim Assistance Coordinator
(765) 464-4988
This number is to be used to report concerns regarding abuse, sexual or otherwise, by Church personnel. This number provides pastoral outreach to victims/survivors of child sexual abuse.
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Diocesan Commitment to Safe EnvironmentThe Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana is dedicated to ensuring a culture that is safe, open, welcoming and protective of all people and especially our children.
We cooperate with parents, civil authorities, educators, and community organizations to provide education and training for children, youth, parents, educators, volunteers and others about ways to make and maintain a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults.
The Diocese makes clear to clergy and members of the community the standards of conduct for clergy and other persons in positions of trust with regard to abuse.The Diocese will evaluate the criminal history background of all diocesan, school and parish employees, as well as volunteers who have regular contact with minors. Specifically, they will utilize the resources of law enforcement and other community agencies.Finally, all employees, as well as volunteers with any level of contact with youth will successfully complete safe environment training on a regular basis.
Supporting Information
Safe Environment Glossary of TermsDiocesan Child Protection Policy
Poltica Para la Proteccin de Niosespaol
Diocesan Background Check Policy
Social Networking / Technology Directives
Normas Para las Redes Sociales / Tecnología
Login for Safe Environment Training and Background Check for Employees and Volunteers
Safe Environment Protocol FAQ -Safe & Sacred
Safe Environment Programming for Catholic Schools and Religious Education - alternate year
Best Practices Regarding Minors
USCCB Takes a Stand Against Pornography
USCCB Charter Implementation Videos
USCCB Promise to Protect Pledge to Heal Brochure - print pdf or request copies from the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection, phone 202-541-5413
Protocols for Dealing with Boundary Violations by Clerics with Adults
Protocolo para Tratar con Violaciones de Límites del Clero con Adultos