Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People Archives

Protocols to address abuse in U.S. dioceses, eparchies in place since 2002

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Feb 12, 2019

Surveys show that many Catholics are unaware of the steps that the bishops have taken since 2002 to prevent child abuse and to monitor its own performance.

Atlanta archbishop releases list of credibly accused priests

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Nov 9, 2018

Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta has released a list of the priests, deacons, seminarians and religious credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor from 1956, when the diocese was established, until now.

Victim assistance coordinators comfort in a behind-the-scenes ministry

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Sep 26, 2018

The position of victim assistance coordinator was established in the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” adopted by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in response to the sexual abuse crisis that exploded in 2002.

‘Vulnerable adults’ also to be discussed at Vatican meeting in February

Catholic News Agency, Vatican
Sep 13, 2018

While a Sept. 12 statement from the Vatican said a Feb. gathering of bishop’s theme would be the “protection of minors,” a Vatican spokesperson clarified that the meeting would discuss “prevention of abuse of minors and vulnerable adults.”

Cardinal Wuerl lays out plan for lay involvement in bishops’ accountability

Catholic News Agency, Church in the US
Aug 14, 2018

Cardinal Donald Wuerl has laid out his vision for lay participation in new oversight structures as part of the ongoing response to recent scandals in the Church in the United States.

National Review Board chair alerts bishops to complacency on abuse

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Jun 14, 2018

Cautioning against complacency in carrying out the requirements of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,” the chairman of the National Review Board urged the country’s bishops to “never waver” in their commitment to protect minors and vulnerable adults from sexual abuse.