UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS

In 2002, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) drafted the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in response to the crisis of sexual abuse of children in the Church.

The Charter establishes norms for responding to allegations, promotes healing and reconciliation with Victims and calls for the creation of safe environment programs in dioceses throughout the US.

Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
Office of Child & Youth Protection