ILLINOIS
The Observer – Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford
August 22, 2014
DIOCESE—Bishop David Malloy has asked all parishes to read a letter this weekend.
“I take this opportunity,” he says in the letter, “to renew publicly the commitment of the Diocese of Rockford, our priests, our staff and especially our schools and educational and youth programs to the safety and wellbeing of our young people.”
The Diocese of Rockford has taken several steps to help assure the safety of young people in parish and school programs. That includes safe environment training for youths from pre-kindergarten through high school, all geared for specific age groups.
Adults, whether employees or volunteers, are screened and required to take specialized training. That Virtus training program is available both through class instruction and online. The program raises awareness of the issue of child sexual abuse, what to watch for and what to do if abuse is suspected.
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