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Welcome
 
To download a Summary of Safe Environment Requirements
for all Clergy, Lay Employees, Volunteers,
and Independent Contractors, click here
 
The Safe Environments Office is dedicated to insuring the safety of all children in our Diocese.

Personnel include:

Ms. Erin Neil, M.S.W., Director of Safe Environments and Victim Assistance Coordinator

Mr. Bill Hoey, L.C.S.W., Clergy Counselor and Victim Assistance Coordinator

The Safe Environment Initiative embraces four projects:
  • Policy
  • Background Checks
  • Awareness Training
  • Office of Safe Environments
Other important links:
  • Personal Safety Brochure (Microsoft Word file)
  • Updates and Latest News
  • The Safe Environments Initiative
  • Scheduling a Training Session
  • Reporting an Allegation of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
  • Archived Press Releases
  • Awareness Training Certificate of Attendance
  • Fairfield County Catholic article: "Five years since the landmark Dallas Charter, the Diocese of Bridgeport maintains a Safe Environment though vigilance and hard work"

 

VIRTUS Protecting God's Children Quick Reference Guide

ENGLISH: Click here to download

VIETNAMESE: Click here to download

ITALIAN: Click here to download


POLICY

A newly revised Policy and Procedures Relating to Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons or by Lay Employees or Volunteers. This policy is in full accordance with state and federal laws and meets the Standards set forth in the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young people. All clergy, employees, volunteers and contract employees of the Diocese of Bridgeport will receive a copy of the policy.

  • Diocesan Sexual Abuse Policy
  • Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
  • Revised Essential Norms

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