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	Catholic Diocese Safe Environment Audit Scheduled CBS 7 August 19, 2008 http://www.cbs7kosa.com/news/details.asp?ID=7744 During the week of August 25th, auditors from the Gavin Group of Boston, an independent firm commissioned by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB), will visit the Catholi Diocese of San Angelo to evaluate its Safe Environment Programs to insure compliance with the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The Charter, originally adopted by the USCCB in November 2002, setsd forth specific requirements which enable dioceses across the country to establish safe environment programs to protect children and youth from sexual abuse. During this audit, Diocesan Safe Environment Policies; Safe Environment Programs for chuch personnel, parents, and children; as well as procedures for assisting victims of abuse will be examined. Since implementation of the Charter, the Diocese has undergone four previous annual audits in which we were found to be in full compliance with all articles of the Charter. I am confident that once again the results of this audit, which represent the hard work of so many people throughout our diocese to provide a safe environment for all of our children and youth, will be favorable. As in previous years, this audit presents us with an opportunity to step back and see what we have accomplished and explore areas where we can make adjustments or improvements. We will continue to move forward, continuing our efforts not only to provide a safe environment for our children and youth in our church programs, but to raise the awareness of child sexual abuse and steps that everyone can take to help protect their children.
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