April is National Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, Bishop Richard J. Sklba, Bishop William Patrick Callahan, the Safe Environment Office of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and the Catholic Church have all made a promise and are committed to protecting and safeguarding all of God’s children and youth.

Click here to view Archbishop Listecki’s letters (English and Spanish) regarding the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s commitment to the protection of children and youth.

Nationally, the Catholic Church has done more to protect children than almost any other organization. Click here to find out what's being done.

To listen to the 60-second Public Service Announcement featuring the Most Reverend Blase J. Cupich, chair of the Bishops' Committee for the Protection of Children and Young People, and Ms. Diane Knight, ACSW, CISW, Chair of the National Review Board, click here.

To locate additional USCCB Child and Youth Protection resources, please click here.

From April through August 2010, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will be holding candle light vigils to ask the Spirit for guidance as we mourn what has been lost.

For more information on Safeguarding All of God's Family in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee contact:

Patti Loehrer
Safe Environment Coordinator
414-769-3449
loehrerp@archmil.org

For information on Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response Services in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee contact:

Amy Peterson
Victim Assistance Coordinator
414-758-2232
petersona@archmil.org