Safe Environment Resources

Jackie Montrie, Victim Assistance Coordinator:
This number is to be used to report concerns regarding abuse, sexual or otherwise, by Church personnel. This number provides pastoral outreach to victims/survivors of child sexual abuse. (765) 464-4988

Diocesan Commitment to Safe Environment

The Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana is dedicated to ensuring a culture that is safe, open, welcoming and protective of all people and especially our children.

We cooperate with parents, civil authorities, educators, and community organizations to provide education and training for children, youth, parents, ministers, educators, volunteers and others about ways to make and maintain a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults.

The Diocese makes clear to clergy and members of the community the standards of conduct for clergy and other persons in positions of trust with regard to abuse.
 

The Diocese will evaluate the criminal history background of all diocesan, school and parish employees, as well as volunteers who have regular contact with minors.  Specifically, they will utilize the resources of law enforcement and other community agencies.

 
Finally, all employees, as well as volunteers with any level of contact with youth will successfully complete safe environment training on a regular basis.
 

 Supporting Information

Safe Environment Glossary of Terms

Diocesan Code of Conduct 

Diocesan Child Protection Policy

Poltica Para la Proteccin de Niosespaol 

Diocesan Background Check Policy 

Social Networking / Technology Directives 

Normas Para las Redes Sociales / Tecnología 

Login for Safe Environment Training and Background Check for Employees and Volunteers

Safe Environment Protocol FAQ - Safe & Sacred

Safe Environment Programming for Catholic Schools and Religious Education - alternate year

How to Report an Incident 

Cómo Denunciar un Incidente

Best Practices Regarding Minors

USCCB Takes a Stand Against Pornography

USCCB Charter Implementation Videos

USCCB Promise to Protect Pledge to Heal Brochure - print pdf or request copies from the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection, phone 202-541-5413