What's Happening

Now is a good time to talk with children and teens about personal safety as well as to refresh your knowledge about ways to keep children safe both at home and away from home. Please take a moment to review some of the following articles, materials, and guidelines that focus on child and teen safety.

Special Ten-Year Report

It has been ten years since the revelations of clergy sexual abuse commanded the headlines in 2002. The Diocese of Manchester’s Office for Ministerial Conduct will issue a special report to the faithful about the Church’s efforts this past decade to address these terrible crimes and to prevent them from happening again. View Report

For Parents:

Prayer Card - Prayer for Protecting God's Children (pdf)
Ten Ways to Keep Children Safer (pdf)
Internet Safety Resource Guide (pdf)
Talking with Your Children About Abuse (pdf)
Cell Phones and Parental Controls (pdf)
Family Discussion Cards (pdf)
More Articles and Resources for Parents

For Parish & School Staff:

Reminders for Safe Environment Coordinators:
- Schools
- Parishes
Introducing Child Safety Online Training
Five steps you can take to protect children in your care (pdf)
Social Networking Guidelines (pdf)
Emergency Plan Guidelines for Religious Education Programs (pdf)
Circles of Care lesson plans and forms
Netsmartz lesson plans and forms
More Resources for Safe Environment Coordinators

For Everyone:

How to Report Suspected Abuse (pdf)
Internet Safety Tips for Elementary School Students (pdf)
Internet Safety Tips for High School Students (pdf)
Cyber Bullying Information (pdf)
What is Sexting? (pdf)