Credibly Accused Priests

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As part of its efforts to protect minors from sexual abuse, the Diocese of San Diego has made public a list of priests who have been found to have sexually […]

Reporting Abuse and Victim Assistance

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How to Report Abuse Abuse of Minors If you or someone you know was physically or sexually abused as a minor, the first place to file a report is with […]

Safe Environment Program for Adults

Learn about the online training program for creating safe environments in the Diocese of San Diego. It includes verification and continuing education.

Resources for Parents

Find educational materials for parents about child abuse, developed by the Knights of Columbus, available from the Catholic Diocese of San Diego.

National Resources

Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People is a comprehensive set of procedures originally established by the USCCB in June […]

Accountability

Learn about the Diocese of San Diego’s efforts in child protection, accountability audits, and victim assistance since 2002.

Diocesan Resources

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Policies Diocesan Policy on Code of Ethical Standards or Church Ministers Diocesan Policy on Sexual Misconduct Diocesan Policy on Sexual Abuse Diocesan Policy on Safe Environment Programs Electronic Communications with […]

How We Protect the Young

Starting in 2002, the U.S. Catholic Church directed every diocese to implement Safe Environment programs to keep children safe from sexual abuse. These were mandated in the “Charter for the Protection […]

Our Commitment to Protect

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