The Office of Child and Youth Protection is responsible for assisting the Bishop in the Diocese’s efforts to combat and prevent child sexual abuse. The Diocesan Response Officer receives complaints of sexual abuse and notifies diocesan authorities. The diocesan liaison then immediately notifies law enforcement of the complaints.
Notify the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) at
1-877-NJ ABUSE (652-2873) or 1-800-835-5510 (TTY/TDD for the deaf), available 24/7.
Also contact Doranne Rossiter at (908) 930-4558,(24 hours/7 days a week) or any of the law enforcement or other governmental agencies.
The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People [also known as the Dallas Charter] is a comprehensive set of procedures originally 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. It was revised in 2005, 2011, and 2018. The Charter is also available in Spanish Translation.
A Child Assault Prevention (CAP) booklet for families in the Diocese of Metuchen includes a Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
*Special thanks to Virtus for providing these resources.
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