Child Abuse & Sexual Misconduct Course for Volunteers

Thiên Chúa đã tạo nên con người theo hình ảnh Thiên Chúa, Ngài đã ban cho có người nam và người nữ. Tuy nhiên, món quà ấy nhiều khi đã bị bóp méo vì sự đồi bại của thế gian, và nguy cơ đến phẩm giá của con người ngày nay.

Giáo hội Hoa Kỳ đã phải trả giá đắt cho các vụ tai tiếng trong những năm qua, do đó Hội Ðồng Giám Mục Hoa Kỳ, đã ban ra Hiến Chương Bảo Vệ Trẻ Em và Giới Trẻ (Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People). Qua bản hiến chương này, Chương Trình Môi Trường Lạnh Mạnh (Safe Environment Program) được gầy dựng và áp dụng trên mọi địa phận trong Hoa Kỳ.

Tài liệu cho Child Abuse & Sexual Misconduct trong bài này được lấy ra từ Chương Trình Môi Trường Lành Mạnh, hầu mong mọi thành viên trong Phong Trào Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể Việt Nam tại Hoa Kỳ có được khái niệm về vấn đề tế nhị này, cũng như cách thức phải đối phó, và vài phương pháp để tránh bỏ những đáng tiếc có thể xảy ra trong sinh hoạt.

Với sự giúp đỡ của Chúa Thánh Thần, xin Ngài thánh hóa và giúp chúng ta luôn tôn trọng nhau, tôn trọng món quà Thiên Chúa đã ban, để Phong Trào được luôn lành mạnh và Thánh Thể.

I. Child abuse:

1. WHAT CONSTITUTES CHILD ABUSE?

The law defines child abuse as:
• Physical abuse
• Physical neglect
• Sexual abuse
• Emotional maltreatment

A. Physical abuse

The term “child abuse” includes “physical injury inflicted by other than accidental means upon a child by another person.” (Pen. Code, §11165.6.)

Types of injuries indicative of physical abuse include:
• Bruises
• Burns
• Bite marks
• Abrasions
• Lacerations
• Head injuries
• Internal Injuries
• Fractures

The following behaviors are often exhibited by abused children:

• The child is frightened of parent or caretaker or, at the other extreme, is overprotective of parent or caretaker.
• The child is excessively passive, overly compliant, apathetic, withdrawn, or fearful or, at the other extreme, is excessively aggressive, destructive, or physically violent.
• The child and/or parent or caretaker attempts to hide injuries to the child (e.g., the child wears excessive layers of clothing, especially in hot weather; the child is frequently absent from school or misses physical education classes if changing into gym clothes is required).
• The child is frightened of going home.
• The child is clingy and forms indiscriminate attachments.
• The child is apprehensive when other children cry.
• The child is wary of physical contact with adults.
• The child exhibits drastic behavioral changes in and out of presence of parent or caretaker.
• The child is hyper vigilant; the child has difficulty sitting or walking.
• The child suffers from seizures or vomiting.
• The child, as an adolescent, exhibits depression, self-mutilation, suicide attempts, substance abuse, or sleeping and

B. Physical Neglect

Neglect is the negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child by a parent or caretaker under circumstances indicating harm or threatened harm to the child’s health or welfare. (Pen. Code, §11165.2.)

Neglect may be suspected when one or more of the following conditions exist:
• The child is lacking adequate medical or dental care.
• The child is often sleepy or hungry.
• The child is often dirty, demonstrates poor personal hygiene, or is inadequately dressed for weather conditions.
• There is evidence of poor or inadequate supervision for the child’s age.
• The conditions in the home are unsafe or unsanitary.
• The child appears to be malnourished.
• The child is depressed, withdrawn, or apathetic, exhibits antisocial or destructive behavior, shows fearfulness, or suffers from substance abuse, speech, eating, or habit disorders (such as biting, rocking, or whining).

C. Sexual abuse

Sexual abuse is defined as acts of sexual assault or sexual exploitation of a minor. (Pen. Code, §11165.1.)
Sexual assault includes: rape; gang rape (or rape in concert); statutory rape, when the offender is 21 or older and the victim is under 16; incest; sodomy; lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 years of age, or with a 14 or 15 year old when the offender is at least 10 years older; oral copulation; sexual penetration; and child molestation. (Pen. Code, §11165.1, subd. (a).)
Sexual exploitation includes conduct or activities related to child pornography and child prostitution. (Pen. Code, §11165.1, subd. (c).)

Physical symptoms

• Sexually transmitted diseases.
• Genital discharge or infection.
• Physical trauma or irritation to the anal or genital area (e.g., pain, itching, swelling, bruising, bleeding, lacerations, or abrasions), especially if the injuries are unexplained or there is an inconsistent explanation.
• Pain during urination or defecation.
• Difficulty in walking or sitting due to genital or anal pain.
• Psychosomatic symptoms (e.g., stomachaches or headaches).

Sexual behaviors of children

• Detailed and age-inappropriate understanding of sexual behavior (especially by younger children).
• Inappropriate, unusual, or aggressive sexual behavior with peers or toys.
• Compulsive indiscreet masturbation.
• Excessive curiosity about sexual matters and/or genitalia.
• Unusual seductiveness with classmates, teachers, and others.
• Excessive concern about homosexuality, especially by boys.

Behavioral indicators in younger children

• Enuresis (wetting pants or wetting bed).
• Fecal soiling.
• Eating disturbances (such as overeating or under-eating).
• Fears or phobias.
• Overly compulsive behavior.
• School problems or significant change in school performance (attitude and grades).
• Age-inappropriate behavior that includes pseudo-maturity or regressive behavior (i.e., bed wetting or thumb sucking).
• Inability to concentrate.
• Sleeping disturbances (such as nightmares, fear of falling asleep, fretful sleep pattern or sleeping long hours).
• Drastic behavior changes.
• Speech disorders.
• Frightened of parents or caretaker or of going home.

Behavioral indicators in older children and adolescents

• Withdrawal.
• Chronic fatigue.
• Clinical depression and/or apathy.
• Overly compliant behavior.
• Poor hygiene or excessive bathing.
• Poor peer relations and social skills; inability to make friends; running away from home.
• Aggressive, antisocial, or delinquent behavior.
• Alcohol or drug abuse.
• Prostitution or excessive promiscuity.
• School problems (such as frequent absences or a sudden drop in school performance).
• Refusal to dress for physical education.
• Non-participation in sports and social activities.
• Fear of showers and/or restrooms.
• Fear of home life (as demonstrated by arriving at school early and/or leaving late).
• Sudden fear of other things (such as going outside or participating in familiar activities).
• Extraordinary fear of males.
• Self-consciousness of body beyond that expected for age.
• Sudden acquisition of money, new clothes, or gifts with no reasonable explanation.
• Suicide attempt or other self-destructive behavior.
• Crying without provocation.
• Setting fires.

D. Emotional maltreatment

Behavioral indicators of emotional abuse. Emotional abuse may be suspected if a child:

• Is withdrawn, depressed, or apathetic.
• Is clingy and forms indiscriminate attachments.
• “Acts out” and is considered a behavior problem.
• Exhibits exaggerated fearfulness.
• Is overly rigid in conforming to instructions of teachers, doctors, and other adults.
• Suffers from sleep, speech, or eating disorders.
• Displays signs of emotional turmoil that include repetitive, rhythmic movements (such as rocking, whining, or picking at scabs).
• Pays inordinate attention to details or exhibits little or no verbal or physical communication with others.
• Suffers from enuresis (wetting pants or bed) or fecal soiling.
• Unwittingly makes comments such as “Mommy always tells me I’m bad.”
• Experiences substance abuse problems.

Behavioral indicators of parents or caretakers

• The following behavior exhibited by a parent or caretaker may suggest that a child is being emotionally abused:
• The parent or caretaker burdens the child with demands which are based on unreasonable or impossible expectations or are beyond his or her development capacity.
• The child is used as a “battleground” for marital conflicts.
• The child is used to satisfy the parent’s or caretaker’s own ego needs.
• The child is “objectified” by the parent or caretaker (i.e., the parent or caretaker refers to the child as “it” — “it” cried or “it” died).

Behavioral indicators of emotional deprivation
Emotional deprivation may be suspected if a child:

• Refuses to eat adequate amounts of food and thus is very frail.
• Is unable to perform normal learned functions for a given age (such as walking or talking).
• Displays antisocial behavior (such as aggression or disruption) or obvious delinquent behavior (such as drug abuse or vandalism); conversely, an emotionally deprived child may be abnormally unresponsive, sad, or withdrawn.
• Constantly “seeks out” and “pesters” other adults (such as teachers or neighbors) for attention and affection.
• Displays exaggerated fears.

2. WHAT IS NOT CHILD ABUSE?

According to California law, listed below are descriptions of situations or circumstances which are not child abuse:

• Injuries caused by two children fighting during a mutual altercation. (Pen. Code, §11165.6.)
• An injury caused by reasonable and necessary force used by a peace officer acting within the course and scope of his or her employment as a peace officer. (Pen. Code, §11165.6.)
• Voluntary sexual conduct between minors who are both under the age of 14 and who are of similar age and sophistication. (People v. Stockton Pregnancy Control Medical Clinic, Inc. (1988) 203 Cal. App. 3d 225, 233.240.)
• Pregnancy of a minor, regardless of her age, does not, in and of itself, constitute a basis for a reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse. (Pen. Code, §11166, subd. (a)(1).)

3. WHAT TO DO:

What are youth leader’s responsibilities when knowing the kids are being abused?

Youth leaders, huynh truong who are mandated to report known or reasonably suspected instances of child abuse play a critical role in the early detection of child abuse. Our duty is to report, not investigate.
We must report as soon as practicably possible to the appropriate department in our parish, diocese, or else we may be prosecuted by the law.

4. WHERE TO REPORT:

It is important that we contact the appropriate personnel to file the report. See Appendix A for U.S national contact list in each diocese. These individuals are available to assist in making a formal complaint of abuse.

II. Sexual Misconduct

1. WHAT IS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITHIN THE MINISTERIAL RELATIONSHIP?

Ministry is never about sexual contact. If sexualized contact or sexualized behavior occurs within a ministerial relationship, it is wrong. This is never acceptable in a pastoral relationship with a parishioner, employee, student, spiritual directed, counseling client, or anyone who has sought the Church's ministry or guidance.

Sexual misconduct is a general term that includes sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.

A. What is sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment is unwanted sexualized conduct or language between co-workers in the church setting. Although difficult to define precisely, sexual harassment may include but is not limited to the following:

• Making unsolicited sexual advances and propositions;
• Using sexually degrading words to describe an individual or an individual’s body;
• Telling inappropriate or sexually related jokes;
• Retaliating against the co-worker who refuses sexual advances; and
• Offering favors or employment benefits, such as promotions, favorable performance evaluations, favorably assigned duties or shifts, recommendations and the like in exchange for sexual favors.
• Making unsolicited sexual advances and propositions;
• Using sexually degrading words to describe an individual or an individual’s body;
• Telling inappropriate or sexually related jokes;
• Retaliating against the co-worker who refuses sexual advances; and
• Offering favors or employment benefits, such as promotions, favorable performance evaluations, favorably assigned duties or shifts, recommendations and the like in exchange for sexual favors.

B. What is sexual exploitation?

Sexual exploitation is the sexual contact between a church leader and a person who is receiving pastoral care from the church leader.

C. What is sexual abuse?

Sexual abuse is sexual contact between a church leader and a minor or a “vulnerable adult” as defined by law.
Either sexual exploitation or sexual abuse can include physical contact from the church leader such as:

• Sexual touch or other intrusive touching (i.e. tickling wrestling or other physical contact) that causes uneasiness or discomfort in the one touched.
• An inappropriate gift (such as lingerie).
• A prolonged hug when a brief hug is customary behavior.
• Kissing on the lips when a kiss on the cheek would be appropriate.
• Showing sexually suggestive objects or pornography.
• Sexual intercourse, anal or oral sex.

Sexual exploitation or sexual abuse can also include verbal behavior such as:

• Innuendo or sexual talk;
• Sexual comments;
• Tales of sexual exploits, experiences or conflicts; and
• Making sexual proposals.

2. WHAT IF THE VICTIM DID NOT STOP THE SEXUAL CONTACT WHEN IT BEGAN OR WHAT IF THE VICTIM INITIATED IT?

It is a common dynamic in ministry for some to feel attracted to those in church leadership positions, or to feel flattered by his or her attention. This never excuses any form of sexual misconduct. Clergy or other church leaders who engage in any form of sexual misconduct are violating the ministerial relationship, misusing their authority and power, and are taking advantage of the vulnerability of those who are seeking spiritual guidance.

Because of the respect and even reverence with which many people view the Church’s ministers, there is always an imbalance of power and hence a vulnerability inherent in the ministerial relationship. By definition, therefore, there is an absence of meaningful consent to any activity, even if the person is an adult. Because of this imbalance of power, conduct inappropriate to the ministerial relationship is never okay. It is always the responsibility of the Church leader to maintain the appropriate emotional and sexual boundaries of those they serve and those with whom they work.

3. RESPONSE TO COMPLAINTS OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

• Complaints against parish employees or volunteers may be directed to the pastor or parochial vicar of the parish in question.
• All other complaints should direct to the “Safe Environment Program” director in the diocese. See Appendix A for detail list.

III. How to prevent

In youth ministry there are several practical guidelines that enable ministers to be pastoral and that ensure both the safety of their young people and their own protection from allegations.

• In youth ministry programs and gatherings, there is always a good ratio of adults to young people. Most often this would be 8 youth to 1 adult. More adults are usually necessary for overnight events or trips.
• Adults never buy alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, videos, or reading material that is inappropriate and give it to young people.
• A “buddy system” of a young person with another young person on trips is a good safety requirement.
• It is never appropriate for an adult to share a bed with young people when on a trip and sharing a bedroom, other than a dormitory style room, should always be avoided.
• If a young person is uncomfortable with a hug, then adults should not hug or ridicule that young person.
• Youth ministers and all adults always meet with young people in areas that are visible and accessible.
• Criminal background checks and references on volunteers are some of the tools that ensure the quality of adults working with our young people. Check diocesan requirements concerning criminal background checks and the use of volunteer covenants
• It is always a safe practice to have two adults in the area where youth are present.
• One-on-one meetings with a young person are best held in a public area, or if that is not appropriate, then the door to the room is left open, and someone on the parish staff is notified about the meeting.
• Driving alone with a young person should be avoided.
• Be proactive in identifying young people who may be vulnerable or at risk for unhealthy relationships. Youth ministers can have a very positive influence on young people by sharing the message of how important youth are in God's eyes, and that they are created with dignity. This can reduce the possibility of them falling into the traps of those who tell them love is just "physical".

“Jesus spoke to them again, saying ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will…have the light of life.’” (John 8:12)

IV. Appendix A: Victim Assistance Coordinators

Diocese Victim Assistance Coordinator Phone Number
Albany Theresa F. Rodrigues 518-453-6646
Alexandria Mary Girard 318-449-8571
Allentown Ms. Barbara Murphy, MSW 1-800-791-9209
Altoona-Johnstown Sr. Marilyn Welch 814-886-8250
Amarillo Belinda Taylor 806-372-1092
Anchorage Sr. Barbara Scanlon, CSJ 907-276-3455
Apostolic Exarchate of Armenian Catholics Bshp. Manuel Batakian 212-477-2185
Arlington Patricia Mudd, A.C.S.W. 703-841-2530
Atlanta Kathy Stearns 404-569-7333
Austin Patricia Stankus 512-476-4888
Baker Eve McFarland 541-385-0557
Baltimore Judy Dobson, LCSW 410 547-5446
Baton Rouge Fr. David E. Allen 225-766-2431
Beaumont Gail P. Rexses 409-727-1759
Belleville Lynn Muscarello 618-277-8181
Biloxi Sister Mary Riordan 228-702-2112
Birmingham Al Manzella 225-766-2431
Bismarck Sister Joanne Graham 701-223-1347
Boise Bobbi K. Dominick 208-342-1311 x 137
Boston Barbara Thorp 617-244-9603
Bridgeport Linda Michaud 203-372-4301 x344
Brooklyn Sister Ellen Patricia Finn, O.P. 718-722-6050
Brownsville Walter Lukaszek 956-784-5066
Buffalo Kathryn Marsh 716-895-3010
Burlington Rev. Wendell Searles, Mary McNamara, Sr. Susan Fortier 802-658-6110, 800-325-9533
Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic of the Ruthenians Thomas DeVita 973-546-5350
Byzantine Eparchy of Parma Dr. Sharon Petrus 330-928-7718
Byzantine Eparchy of Van Nuys for the Ruthenians Sr. Joanne Lickvar 818-907-6890
Camden Barbara Gondek 856-524-4552
Charleston Louisa Storen 843-416-1050
Charlotte David Harold, Michelle Sheppard, Nancy Miller Campbell 336-714-3202, 828-255-0146
Cheyenne Deacon Rolland Raboin 307-638-1530
Chicago Ralph Bonaccorsi 312-751-8267
Cincinnati Fr. Joesph Binzer 513-421-3131
Cleveland Sister Laura Bouhall 216-696-6525 x2060
Colorado Springs Ed Gaffney 719-636-2345
Columbus Msgr. Stephan J. Moloney 614-224-2251
Corpus Christi Deacon Manuel Maldonado 361-882-3245
Covington Margaret M. Schack 859-283-6210
Crookston Bernadette Dunn 218-281-4533
Dallas Mary Edlund 214-528-2240
Davenport Thomas Crowley 563-346-5002
Denver Nancy Walla 303-715-3226
Des Moines Jo Mulvihill 515-286-2031
Detroit Sr. Beverly Hindson 313-745-5352
Dodge City Irene Prior Loftus 620-793-1960
Dubuque Joan Manternach Hoffman 866-319-4136
Duluth Tab Baumgartner, Dayle Peterson, Esther Reagan 218-726-5495, 218-786-4056
El Paso Mrs. Susan Martinez 915-872-8407
Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles for Maronites Dr. Susanne Harvath 636-391-6837
Eparchy of St. Thomas of Chicago of the Syro-Malabar Dr. Paul Cherian 630-769-9603
Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle Fr. Frank Kalabat 248-788-2460
Erie Dr. Robert J. Nelsen 814-871-7723
Evansville Dr. Rebecca Luzio 866-200-3004, 812-490-9565
Fairbanks Fr. Richard D. Case 907-474-0753
Fall River Arlene McNamee 508-674-4681
Fargo Briston Fernandes 701-235-4457
Fort Wayne-South Bend Rev. Robert C. Schulte 260-422-4611
Fort Worth Judy Locke 817-560-2452 ext. 201
Fresno Msgr. Myron Cotta, Pat Gordon 559-488-7409, 559-488-7488
Gallup Sr. Mary Thurlough 505-722-4407 ext. 202
Galveston-Houston Sr. Maureen O'Connell 713-659-5461 x499
Gary Dr. Kenneth Flanagan 219-882-2720
Gaylord Candace Neff 989-732-5147
Grand Island Dr. Eileen Greundel 308-381-2233
Grand Rapids Edgar Donatelli 616-942-8396
Great Falls-Billings Sr. Kathleen Kane 406-378-2369
Green Bay Sr. Mary Bridegrubbs 920-437-7531 x8174
Greensburg Fr. Raymond Riffle, Dr. Paul Niemiec 724-837-1840
Harrisburg Tom Thorpe 717-657-4804
Hartford Sr. Mary Kelly, CSJ 860-541-6491
Helena Kevin R. Phelan 406-442-5820
Honolulu Barbara Mullen, Joseph Bloom 808-535-0153
Houma-Thibodaux Sr. Miriam Mitchell 985-850-3122
Indianapolis Suzanne Magnant 317-236-7325
Jackson Linda Raff 601-355-8634 x119
Jefferson City Sr. Marie Biri, SSND 573-635-9127 x224
Joliet Sr. Mary Francis Seeley 815-263-6467
Juneau Robbie Izzard 907-586-2227 x25
Kalamazoo T. Edward Carey, Jr 269-349-8714 x116
Kansas City Mr. Daniel Pope 913-681-1863
Kansas City-St. Joseph Sr. Jeanne Christensen, RSM 816-756-1858 x534
Knoxville Marla Lenihan 865-482-1388
La Crosse Christopher Ruff, Sheryl Stapleton 608-791-2664
Lafayette Carmer Falgout 337-237-0036
Lafayette in Indiana David Wilson 765-768-6157
Lake Charles Rev. Whitney Miller 337-436-7275 x238
Lansing Sally Ellis 517-342-2551
Laredo Br. John A. Allen 956-727-2140
Las Cruces Elizabeth Ennis 505-523-7577
Las Vegas Joanne Halt 702-735-3500
Lexington Nelda Jackson 859-253-1993
Lincoln Christopher Ruff 402-488-0921
Lithuanian Catholics outside Lithuania Sheryl Stapleton
Little Rock Dr. Carol R. Siemon 501-664-0340 x416
Los Angeles Sr. Sheila McNiff 213-637-7650
Louisville Dr. Brian B. Reynolds, Dr. Tom Robins, Brenda Marshall 502-585-3291, 502-636-0296
Lubbock Charlotte Amato 806-792-6168
Madison Kate Wiskuf 608-821-3083
Manchester Joseph P. Naff 603-668-0014
Marquette Rosalyn Groves 906-233-9306
Memphis Mr. Ron Ambuehl 901-246-9002
Metuchen Msgr. William Benwell 732-562-1990 x1104
Miami Vicki Kaufmann 866-802-2873
Military Services T.J. Connelly 202-269-9100 x28
Milwaukee Barbara Reinke 414-769-3436
Mobile Fr. Jim Cink 251-661-3908
Monterey Martina Sullivan 831-373-4345 x25
Nashville D.Hans Toecker 615-783-0765
New Orleans Sr. Carmelita Centanni 504-861-6253
New Ulm Fr. Douglas Grams 507-359-2966
New York Msgr. Desmond O'Connor, Sr. Eileen Clifford 212-371-1000 x2931
Newark Julie M. Willis 973-983-2456
Newton (Greek-Melkite) John Elya 617-323-9922
Norwich Sherry Antoch 860-447-1597
Oakland Barbara Flannery 510-267-8334
Ogdensburg Terri Anne Yanulavich 315-393-2255
Oklahoma City Caroline Linehan 405-721-5651 x150
Omaha Mary Beth Hanus 1-888-808-9055
Orange Diane Gomez-Valenzuela 714-293-9050
Orlando Sister Lucy Vazquez 407-246-4826
Our Lady of Deliverance of Newark of the Syrians Fr. St Sutton 201-583-1067
Owensboro Rita Heinz 270-683-1545
Palm Beach Terry Fretterd 561-801-0999
Paterson Peggy Zanello 973-879-1489
Pensacola-Tallahassee Msgr. Michael Reed, Danielle Malone, Dr. James Gagnon 850-432-1515
Peoria Jeanne Whalen, Karen Becker 309-671-1550
Philadelphia Martin Frick 215-587-3880
Philadelphia for Ukrainians Sr. Natalya Stoczanyn 215-627-0143
Phoenix Jenny O'Connor 602-354-2396
Pittsburgh Rita E. Flaherty 412-456-3060
Pittsburgh, Byzantine Rite Sr. Seraphim Olsafsky 412-322-8307
Portland Susan Sturm 866-829-4437
Portland in Oregon Cathy Shannon 503-233-8302
Providence Michael Hansen 401-946-0728
Pueblo Ms. Jayne Mazur, MS, MSW (719) 544-4233
Raleigh Kathleen Walsh 919-821-9752
Rapid City Maryann Tully 605-209-3418
Reno Bro. Matthew Cunningham 775-326-9429
Richmond Fr. Pat Apuzzo 804-359-5661 x203
Rochester Barbara Pedeville, Rev. Robert Ring 585-328-3228 x1215,
315-730-0882
Rockford Dick Kunnert 815-226-4770
Rockville Centre Mrs. Eileen Puglisi 516-678-5800 x573
Romanian Eparchy of St. George in Canton Carol N. Gall 216-444-4095
Sacramento Nancy Milton 916-733-0227
Saginaw Janet Fulgenzi 989-797-6682
Salina Fr. Barry Brinkman 785-827-8746 x225
Salt Lake City Monica Howa-Johnson 801-328-8641 x344
San Angelo Peter N. Micale 915-651-7500
San Antonio Judy Anderson Perillo, LDSW 210-734-7786, 1-877-700-1888
San Bernardino Deacon Michael Jelley 909-475-5300
San Diego Adlin Decardi 858-229-0888
San Francisco Rosanne Solomon 781-828-5183
San Jose Bernard Nojadera 408-983-0113
Santa Fe Sister Nancy Kazik 505-831-8188
Santa Rosa Julie Sparacio 707-566-3308
Savannah Rosemary Downing 912-356-2112
Scranton Joan L. Holmes 570-344-5216
Seattle Jessie Dye 206-382-4592, 206-328-5927
Shreveport Ann Inabnet 318-221-6121
Sioux City Rev. Msgr. R. Mark Duchaine 605-209-3418
Sioux Falls Sr. Mary Carole Curran 605-988-3775
Spokane Mary Butler 509-353-0442
Springfield in Illinois Patricia Kornfeld 217-321-1155
Springfield in Massachusetts Laura Reilly 413-452-0624
Springfield-Cape Girardeau Dr. Kathleen Griesemer 417-831-2454
St. Augustine Judy Pinson 904-262-3200
St. Cloud Maxine Barnett 320-253-6900
St. Louis Nancy Y. Brown 314-726-6550
St. Maron of Brooklyn for the Maronites Rosanne Solomon 781-828-5183
St. Nicholas in Chicago for Ukrainians Fr. Mykhailo Kuzma 847-991-0820
St. Paul-Minneapolis Phyllis A. Willerscheidt 651-291-4497
St. Petersburg Marti Zeitz 727-893-1314 x227
St. Thomas, VI M. Rev. George Murry 340-774-3166
Steubenville Msgr. Kurt Kemo 740-282-3631
Stockton Barbara Thiella 209-466-0636
Superior Barbara Sperling Dickenson 715-398-7765
Syracuse Teresa Secreti 315-470-1465
Toledo Frank DiLallo 419-243-2150
Trenton Msgr. Walter Nolan 609-924-1743
Tucson Paul Duckro 520-792-3410 x1013
Tulsa Quentin Henley 918-585-8167
Tyler Sue Jones 903-534-1077 x136
Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of St. Josaphat in Parma Msgr. George Appleyard 330-793-5436
Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of Stamford Rev. Ihor Midzak 203-324-7698
Venice Beverly Zeiss 941-484-3505
Victoria Rev.Gary W. Janak, Sr. Emilie Eilers 361-741-5302, 361-575-7111
Washington Marcia Zvara 301-853-5328
Wheeling-Charleston Very Rev. John R. Gallagher 304-233-0880 x242
Wichita Kit Lambertz 316 264-8344 x230
Wilmington Laura Hummel 302- 656-0651
Winona Pamela J. Thompson 507-454-4643 x223
Worcester Frances Nugent 508-929-4363
Yakima Susan Romzek 509-865-4177
Youngstown Nancy L. Yuhasz 330-744-8451 x235
August 19, 2004 Copyright © by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

For National contact:

Dr. Kathleen McChesney
Executive Director of the Office of Child and Youth Protection
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
3211 4th St. N.E.
Washington DC 20017
202.541.5413
ocyp@usccb.org
www.usccb.org

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http://www.la-archdiocese.org/english/dept/Assist/home.htm

http://www.dsj.org : Diocese of San Jose
http://www.dsj.org/serve/protect.asp

http://www.rcbo.org : The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
http://www.rcbo.org/concerns/index.htm

Child Abuse Educator’s Responsibilities, Crime and Violence Prevention Center. California Attorney General’s Office. Bill Lockyer, Attorney General. May 2003

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