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Where to Go for Help?
To report child abuse call
1-800-4 A CHILD
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention MonthEvery April, organizations and communities across the United States, including Catholic parishes and schools, participate in National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
While dioceses work year-round to prevent abuse, during this month, a special emphasis is placed on highlighting the importance of defending the vulnerable from this evil. -
Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Links
- Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention
- Diocese of Austin: Blue Sunday Letter
- Child Help USA
- Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- HHS: Child Welfare Information Gateway
- HHS: Children's Bureau
- DOJ - Office of Justice Programs: Child Abuse
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
- National Child Advocacy Center
- Prevent Child Abuse America
- USCCB: "Child Abuse Prevention" Search Results
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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 2002 for addressing allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy. The Charter also includes guidelines for reconciliation, healing, accountability, and prevention of future acts of abuse. It was revised in 2005, 2011, and 2018. " USCCB website
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Child and Youth Protection Documents
