Safeguard the Children
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The Safeguard the Children Parish Committee plays a crucial role in promoting a safe environment for children and youth in our parish, school, home and community, and preventing child sexual abuse.The Pastor appoints members of the Committee, and they include our School Principal, Parish Office Manager, Facilities Manager, Parish Secretary, RCIA/Teen Confirmation Coordinator, Religious Education Director, Pastoral Council and Finance Council members, school parent‑leader in Girl Scouts, school parent in law enforcement, and a pediatric nurse. The responsibilities and practices of the Committee include:
- Monitor: Archdiocese Policies & Procedures
- Educate: Safe Environment Programs & Resources
- Evaluate: Parish/School Site Safety
- Review: Parish/School Policies, Programs & Events
- Assist: USCCB Safe Environment Pre-Audit & Audit Process
- Celebrate: Child Abuse Prevention Month(April)
- Develop: Mission Statement and a Three Year Plan for Committee
Below is a list of links and attachments with more information regarding the Program.
USCCB Charter for Protection of Children and Young People
USCCB Child and Youth Protection
Working Together to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse 2016 Brochure
Guidelines for Adults Interacting with Minors at Parish or Parish School Activities of Events
Respecting the Boundaries - Keeping Ministerial Relationships Health and Holy
Practice Advice for Parents on Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Megan’s Law and Archdiocese “Zero Tolerance Policy”
Reports, Audit Summaries and Statements
Members
Chairperson: Anna Hernandez
Vice Chairperson: DaleAnn Torbey (Parish Secretary)
Diane Gehner (School Principal), Mirna Delgado, Alicia Vazquez (Office Manager), Martha Sanchez, Ruben Semerena, Julia Caringal, Irene Tjakrawinata, Cathy Julianto, Javier Ibara, Jesusita Serrano and Lourdes Morales
Contact:
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