The Archdiocese of Cincinnati regards child abuse in all its forms as gravely sinful and criminal. Anyone who knows of or suspects child abuse by a legitimate member of the clergy or hierarchy, employee or volunteer of the archdiocese should first report the abuse to the appropriate secular legal authority and then to Report Misconduct..
If you want to report child abuse in our area:
If you suspect a child is in imminent danger from abuse, please call 911 immediately.
To report suspected child abuse, contact:
Children's Protective Services - Greene County - 937-562-6600
Children's Protective Services - Montgomery County - 937-224-5437
If an Archdiocese activity, please also call the Archdiocese Chancellor 513-263-3342
The Safe Environment Coordinator (SEC) for St Luke Parish is Bruce Guindon, 937-426-1733, ext 202, [email protected]. Please contact the SEC with any questions with regards to Virtus Child Protection Training, Background checks, Bulletin compliance, or to reactivate your virtus account.
The SafeParish™ edition of Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse is fresh, innovative on-demand child safety training program for the prevention of child sexual abuse that incorporates video, interactive elements, testing, and reporting functions. In addition to completing the training, employees must review the Child Protection decree, complete the on-line background check and stay current in completing their interactive video-based SafeParish™ quarterly bulletins on Child Protection in order to remain in compliance. To access or register for your SafeParish account go to http://www.aocsafeenvironment.org. The passcode to register is in the linked Guidelines. St Luke Parishioners can obtain a 'token code' to defray the $25 fee by contacting Bruce Guindon (see above).
For More Information, click here: Archdiocses Safe Environment - Child Protection Website