Safe Environment
Reporting Abuse
Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance. Reports of abuse may be made to any pastor or to:
Sandra Price, Executive Director
Office of Child & Youth Protection
(314) 792-7271
sandraprice@archstl.org
Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1 (800) 392-3738
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1 (800) 392-0210
Safe Environment Compliance and Workshops
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Safe Environment program requires that all employees, volunteers, religious, priests and deacons who work with or near minors, who would participate in an overnight program with minors, or who would be on a list of persons eligible to work with minors, even if it is not known whether or how often he/she would actually be scheduled, must do the following:
- attend a Protecting God’s Children workshop and agree to view online training updates every three years thereafter
- agree to undergo a national background screening that evaluates any history related to criminal charges, and agree to regular updates of the background screening every three months
- agree to provide a hard copy or electronic signature to the Code of Ethical Conduct for Clergy, Employees and Volunteers Working in Ministry