Protection of Children and Young People
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued its first report assessing compliance by dioceses nationwide with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. This report is based on a thorough review by independent auditors of the work of U.S. dioceses since June 2002 to establish effective procedures to receive, investigate and act upon complaints of clergy sexual abuse of minors; to prevent future abuse through background checks and the creation of safe environment programs, and to promote healing by providing comfort and assistance to victims, among other goals.
Independent auditors found the Albany Diocese in complete compliance with all provisions of the Charter. The USCCB’s full report and recommendations is available through usccb.org. The report on the Albany Diocese audit and full information about our Diocese’s programs to address clergy sexual abuse of minors is available at rcda.org.
The Albany Diocese has a zero tolerance policy for clergy sexual abuse of minors. We encourage all victims of clergy sexual abuse to come forward for help. To report an incident of abuse, please contact the Albany Diocese Assistance Coordinator, Frederick Jones at (518) 453-6646, or write to him at [email protected]. For detailed information on the Safe Environment procedures for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, please refer to the Diocese’s website and resources.