US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, June 2005USCCB Efforts to Combat Clergy Sexual Abuse Against Minors: A Chronology, 1982-2006
VIRTUS (The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc.): "Protecting God's Children"TM Go to this website to learn more about the program adopted by the Diocese of St. Augustine, FL, to protect children from sexual abuse, and to register for a workshop.
- A Plan To Protect God’s Children TM Quick Reference Guide (c) VIRTUS, National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. [officially retained by] Diocese of Saint Augustine. [Text reproduced with permission.]
- Why Am I Here and What is My Role in Protecting Children?—a VIRTUS handout for participants describing the background of the Protecting God's Children program and the prescribed role for adults in the faith community. (In PDF format: Needs Adobe Reader)
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