Safe Environment
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The Diocese of Allentown provides assistance to anyone, who as a minor, was sexually abused by a priest, deacon, or employee/volunteer of the Diocese/Parish.
Contact InformationThe Victim Assistance Coordinator helps victims and survivors of abuse with compassion, respect, and dignity.
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator
Wendy S. Krisak, MA, NCC, LPC
Direct : 800-791-9209The Secretary for Youth Protection is responsible for overseeing and improving all aspect of abuse prevention and child safety.
Secretary for Youth Protection
Pamela Russo, MSW, MS
610-871-5200, Ext, 2204
[email protected]Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service
1-800-276-1562
www.ReportBishopAbuse.org
Youth Protection
An Ongoing Commitment to Keeping Children Safe
allentowndiocese.org/youth-protectionThank you to all the volunteers who have submitted new or updated safe environment paperwork. Your time and cooperation are greatly appreciated. Your cooperation helps ensure we are all working together to create and maintain a safe envoromnent for everyone.
There are different requirements for those who have contact with children and those who do not have contact with children. Please see the lists below. Contact Denise Stull with any questions or concerns: [email protected]
To work or volunteer at Most Blessed Sacrament Parish you are required to complete the Diocesan and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required clearances.Safe Environment Parish Volunteer requirements for those
who DO NOT have contact with children.2022 Diocese's Sexual Abuse Policy
2022 Diocese's Code of Conduct Policy
Protecting God's Children (Online Training) for current or new registrants (Recommended, but not required)
Protecting God's Children - Instructions to Obtain PGC Certificates
Diocese's Social Media & Electronic Communications Policies
Motor Vehicle Report - if driving on behalf of a Diocesan locationFORMS TO BE COMPLETED FROM ABOVE POLICIES
2022 Diocese's Sexual Abuse Policy Acknowledgement Form
2022 Diocese's Code of Conduct Policy Acknowledgement Form
Social Media & Electronic Communications Acknowledgement Form
*******************************************************************************************Safe Environment Parish Volunteer requirements for those
who DO have contact with children.
PA State Police Criminal Record Check
PA Child Abuse History Certificate
FBI Criminal "DHS" Background Fingerprint Check (Service Code - 1KG6ZJ)
2022 Diocese's Sexual Abuse policy
2022 Diocese's Code of Conduct policy
Protecting God's Children attendance certificate
Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) Policy
Certificate from Mandated Reporter Training
Diocese's Social Media & Electronic Communications Policies
Signed Background Check Authorization Form
Motor Vehicle Report - if driving on behalf of a Diocesan locationFORMS TO BE COMPLETED FROM ABOVE POLICIES
2022 Diocese's Sexual Abuse Policy Acknowledgement Form
2022 Diocese's Code of Conduct Policy Acknowledgement Form
Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) Policy Acknowledgement Form
Social Media & Electronic Communications Acknowledgement Form
*******************************************************************************************Safe Environment School Volunteer Requirements
PA State Police Criminal Record Check
PA Child Abuse History Certificate
FBI Criminal "DHS" Background Fingerprint Check (Service Code - 1KG6ZJ)
Protecting God's Children attendance certificate
Certificate from Mandated Reporter Training
2022 Diocese's Code of Conduct policy
2022 Diocese's Sexual Abuse policy
Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) Policy
Diocese's Social Media & Electronic Communications Policies
Policies for Creating & Administering Church Websites & Social Media Accounts Form
Signed Background Check Authorization Form
Motor Vehicle Report - if driving on behalf of a Diocesan location
National Sex Offender Registry Check
FORMS TO BE COMPLETED FROM ABOVE POLICIES
2022 Diocese's Sexual Abuse Policy Acknowledgement Form
2022 Diocese's Code of Conduct Policy Acknowledgement Form
Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) Policy Acknowledgement Form
Social Media & Electronic Communications Acknowledgement Form
Contact Denise Stull at 610-845-2460 or [email protected] for more information.