Safeguarding Children and Youth in Parishes and Schools

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Our Commitment to Protect

As priests, educators and staff members at the Diocese of San Diego we have no higher responsibility than to protect the children and young people entrusted to our care.

Safe Environment Program for Children and Youth

The Catholic Church is absolutely committed to the safety of children. Together we can make a promise to protect, and a pledge to heal.

Protection by the Numbers/2023

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Children Received Training
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Adults Received Training
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Employees Background Checks
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Volunteers Background Checks

Reporting Abuse and Victim Assistance

Anyone who believes they were the victim of sexual abuse by a member of the clergy, church or school staff may contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator. A report may be made regardless of when the abuse occurred. Reports may be made in English or Spanish.

Our Team

Mary Acosta

Victim Assistance Coordinator

Our Team

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Rodrigo Valdivia

Director, Child and Youth Protection

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Mary Acosta

Victim Assistance Coordinator