Contact
Name: Jean Swenson
Phone: 847-907-3428
Description
The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People is a comprehensive set of procedures 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.
Virtus Training
Virtus is a program that strives to promote awareness and prevention of child sexual abuse. Every catechist and volunteer working with children and teens is required to complete a three hour training session. After attending the training your Virtus account will be activated by the Office for the Protection of Children and you’ll be assigned monthly training bulletins as part of ongoing education and awareness on how to protect children. Check the Virtus website for other locations offering the training.
To register and for more information on training sessions, click on the following link: Virtus Registration
Archdiocese of Chicago Background Check
Archdiocese of Chicago, Code of Conduct
The Archdiocese of Chicago has published a Code of Conduct for Church Personnel, that applies to all volunteers who work with children and teens. To read and print a copy of this document, click here. Please return signed page to Jean Swenson once completed.
Mandated Reporter Training
ONLINE training – MUST be connected to printer to print certificate of completion. click here
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
Information and requirements click here
Additional Resources
Children Matter Network
Archdiocese of Chicago Office
For the Protection of Children and Youth