Protecting God’s Children:
Sexual Abuse Policies, Training and Resources

Introduction

No child or adult should ever experience abuse by anyone, especially a church minister. We all have the right to be treated with dignity and to expect our church to reflect the goodness of God in all of its dealings.

We hope that this information is helpful to all in our communities who are working to prevent and respond to childhood sexual abuse. We have tried to be as clear as possible about our assistance to victims, reporting procedures, and education and prevention efforts. Please let us know if you need further assistance or information by calling our victim assistance coordinator, Ms. Martine Siegel, at 502/636-1044 or the Chancery at 502/585-3291.

We must heed God’s call to care for the most vulnerable among us and to continue our efforts toward wholeness and health in dealing with sexual abuse.

	The Sexual Abuse Policies of the Archdiocese of Louisville
	Victim Assistance
	Reporting Sexual Abuse
	Sexual Abuse Review Board
	Community Resources
	Investigative Procedures
	Prevention and Education/Code of Conduct for Church Personnel
	Communication Policies
	Definition of Terms
	Restoring Trust Booklet (PDF Format): In English In Spanish
	Safe Environment Training
	Description
	Training schedule
	Resources for Parents
	Message to Parents
	What To Do If Your Child Is a Victim of Sexual Exploitation
	Reporting to Authorities
	Center for Women and Families
	National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
	Local and National Resources
	Related Resources/School and Religious Education Curriculum Materials
	U.S. Catholic Bishops’ “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People”
	Click here to view the Charter
	Archdiocese of Louisville Updates
	Click here to view updates issued from July 2002 through the present