Survivor Assistance
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Let there now be no doubt or confusion on anyone’s part: For us, your bishops, our obligation to protect children and young people and to prevent sexual abuse flows from the mission and example given to us by Jesus Christ himself, in whose name we serve. As we work to restore trust, we are reminded how Jesus showed constant care for the vulnerable.
With a firm determination to restore the bonds of trust, we bishops recommit ourselves to a continual pastoral outreach to repair the breach with those who have suffered sexual abuse and with all the people of the Church.
We now reaffirm that we will assist in the healing of those who have been injured, will do all in our power to protect children and young people, and will work with our clergy, religious, and laity to restore trust and harmony in our faith communities, as we pray for the Kingdom of God to come, here on earth, as it is in heaven.
- From the Preamble to the Charter of the Protection of Children and Young People
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Contact us
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drossiterdiometuchen.orgDirector of Child and Youth Protection
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pgaletteccdom.orgVictim Assistance Coordinator
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- Who should contact Victim Assistance?
- What to expect when contacting the Victim Assistance?
- What will Victim Assistance do?
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- A parent or guardian who has reason to believe his or her child has been sexually abused by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Metuchen.
- Any person, who as a child, experienced sexual abuse by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Metuchen.
- An individual who has reported allegations of sexual abuse as a minor and is having difficulty coping with feelings of anger and depression or experiencing other signs of emotional distress as a result of sexual abuse by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Metuchen.
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- You can expect a respectful, confidential consultation and interview with our Victim Assistance Coordinator.
- The Diocese will notify law enforcement authorities of the allegations in accordance with the requirements of the law.
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- Assist you when deemed appropriate by the Diocese, and help you to obtain outpatient counseling from diocesan-recommended, licensed and qualified providers.
- Explore with you, as a pastoral outreach, financial resources for counseling costs. Arrange pastoral visits or meetings to aid in the healing process, which may include spiritual direction.
- Maintain contact with you to ensure that the counseling you receive is helpful.
- Provide other assistance as may be deemed appropriate by the Diocese.
