Prevention, Protection, Accountability
The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People states the following:
Dioceses/eparchies are also to have a review board that functions as a confidential consultative body to the bishop/eparch. The majority of its members are to be lay persons not in the employ of the diocese/eparchy (see Norm 5 in Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons, 2006). This board is to advise the diocesan/eparchial bishop in his assessment of allegations of sexual abuse of minors and in his determination of a cleric’s suitability for ministry. It is regularly to review diocesan/eparchial policies and procedures for dealing with sexual abuse of minors. Also, the board can review these matters both retrospectively and prospectively and give advice on all aspects of responses in connection with these cases.
The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People states the following:
Dioceses/eparchies are also to have a review board that functions as a confidential consultative body to the bishop/eparch. The majority of its members are to be lay persons not in the employ of the diocese/eparchy (see Norm 5 in Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons, 2006). This board is to advise the diocesan/eparchial bishop in his assessment of allegations of sexual abuse of minors and in his determination of a cleric’s suitability for ministry. It is regularly to review diocesan/eparchial policies and procedures for dealing with sexual abuse of minors. Also, the board can review these matters both retrospectively and prospectively and give advice on all aspects of responses in connection with these cases.
- In accordance with the Charter, the Diocesan Review Board was established to assist the Bishop in assessing and investigating all allegations of sexual abuse of minors and also in assessing fitness for ministry of diocesan clergy.
- The Board reviews the diocese’s policies and procedures for dealing with sexual abuse of minors. The community cannot be assured that their children are safe without making sure that the policies and procedures which have been put in place, along with the education and training that is required for those who work with children are constantly evaluated and updated as necessary.
- The National Review Board, a consultative body established in 2002 by the USCCB, oversees the diocesan review boards.
The members of the Review Board include people of diverse professional backgrounds and occupations, including the judiciary, law enforcement, mental health, and victim psychological services. The majority of the members are lay people who are not employees of the Diocese of Stockton. The members bring a variety of expertise to the table and remain dedicated to strong policies and procedures to prevent and address sexual abuse and to keep children safe.
The Diocese is very grateful to the following people who currently serve on the Diocesan Review Board:
Dr. Paul Braaton, M.D.
Deacon Thomas Driscoll, Chairman/Attorney/Hospital Chaplain
Ms. Mary C McNicholas, Physicians’ Assistant (Retired)
Mr. Jose Rodriguez – Attorney/President of El Concilio
Ms. Donnieau Snyder, Psychologist
Mr. Douglass Woods Wilhoit, Jr., Former Law Enforcement /President of Chamber of Commerce
DIOCESE OF STOCKTON WEBSITE SAFE ENVIRONMENT LINK:
Please see the August & September Report here.
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Academically-Prepared
Spiritually-Developed
Socially-Responsible
Globally-Conscious
