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Protecting Our Children

Programs, Support & Information

Safeguard the Children:

Provides ongoing support, education, training and resources to help prevent child sexual abuse and to address children's safety in our parishes, schools, homes and communities. (Includes VIRTUS Training) Learn More.
Victims Assistance Ministry:
Provides victims/survivors of sexual abuse assistance with reporting sexual misconduct, and helps obtain support for the needs of the individual and families. Learn More.
Fingerprinting & V.P.I.N:
All clergy, paid parish/school personnel and volunteers who work regularly in a supervisory role with children or youth must be fingerprinted. Information on fingerprinting schedule and locations is published monthly. Learn More.
Megan's Law and the Archdiocese's "Zero Tolerance Policy":
The State of California and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles have adopted rules and policies concerning persons who are registered sex offenders in an effort to enhance the safety of all children and youth. Learn More.
Reports & Audit Summaries
Includes the 2004 Report to the People of God, USCCB Audit Summaries, and the 2013 release of files of clergy.
"I Will Appoint You Shepherds After My Own Heart"
A Pastoral Statement by Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, February 21, 2002.

"Did you Know" Articles: Are also emailed to Parishes via the ACES accounts.

Did You Know?
Published 5/20/2013

Summer Safety Tips: Questions You Need to Ask Your Child.
Summer brings a whole range of issues that affect your ability to protect your children from sexual abuse. The core best practice rule for child safety is to have as much information as possible and replace blind trust with knowledge and healthy suspicion. That means asking questions: Where are you going? What will you do while you are there?, Who will be with you?, When will you return?, Which adults will be present? Then evaluate the situation and determine if it is safe for your child to participate. And, don’t be afraid to say “No” when it is not!
For more information about “Summer Safety Tips” please contact the Office of Safeguard the Children email: jvienna@la-archdiocese.org

Seguridad para el Verano: Preguntas que Necesita Hacerle a su Hijo
El verano trae varias cosas que afectan su habilidad de proteger a sus hijos del abuso sexual. La mejor esencia práctica para la seguridad de sus hijos es de tener la información más posible y reemplazar la confianza ciega con un conocimiento y sospecha saludable y. Esto quiere decir hacer preguntas: ¿A dónde vas? Mientras estés allí, ¿que es lo que vas a hacer? ¿Quien va a estar contigo? ¿A que horas vas a regresar? ¿Cuales adultos van a estar presentes? Entonces evalué la situación y determine si su hijo está seguro al participar. Y, ¡no tenga miedo decir “No” cuando no lo es!
Para más información sobre “Seguridad para El Verano” favor de comunicarse con la Oficina de Protección de los Niños por correo electrónico a: bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org