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Protecting God’s Children Awareness Sessions
Out of concern for the safety and well-being of children, every diocesan, parish, school or religious education employee/volunteer who has significant or sustained contact with children is asked to participate in the Protecting God’s Children program. The program is also offered to others interested in attending.
Information regarding the location of area sessions can be obtained through the diocesan web site: www.dioceseofjoliet.org. Select Protecting Children (left side of page), then Virtus Protecting God’s Children Workshop Schedule.
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.
For more information:
Visit our diocesan web site at:
www.dioceseofjoliet.org/protecting.asp
To read the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,” click on the following link to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ web site:
www.usccb.org/ocyp/charter.shtml