The following information specifies how the archdiocese, as a whole, addresses the issue of sexual abuse of minors by clergy.

Materials include:

• The Church's Response to Sexual Abuse of Children and Young People - June 2007

• USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (Dallas Charter)
  In the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops outline a series of practical and pastoral steps and committed themselves to implementing them in dioceses and eparchies to make effective their goals of a safe environment within the Church for children and young people and of preventing sexual abuse of minors by clergy in the future.

• Archdiocese of Milwaukee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols for Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response

• 2009 Accountability Statement to the Faithful of Southeastern Wisconsin
  Dating back to 2002, the archdiocese has published an accountability report, a comprehensive overview of the archdiocese's response to sexual abuse of minors by clergy and provides information on the actions taken and progress made by the archdiocese to address the issue of clergy sexual abuse.

• Archdiocese of Milwaukee Clergy Sexual Abuse Policy

• Contacts for victims/survivors

• How the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Handles Sexual Abuse Allegations

• How to report incidents of sexual abuse

• California Litigation Updates
  updated September 1, 2006

• Independent Mediation System
  The Independent Mediation System is a process designed to resolve disputes for those who have been sexually abused by Catholic clergy, with the goal of healing, restoration and closure.

• Mandatory Reporting Responsibilities

• Programs that provide free services to sexual abuse survivors

We encourage you to explore these news items and resources.

If you are interested in something that is not available on this web site, please contact the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Communications Office.

PRAYER OF HEALING FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE
Praise to you, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
source of all consolation and hope.
By your Son’s dying and rising
He remains our light in every darkness,
our strength in every weakness.

Be the refuge and guardian
of all who suffer from abuse and violence.
Comfort them and send healing
for their wounds of body, soul and spirit.
Rescue them from bitterness and shame
and refresh them with your love.
Heal the brokenness in all victims of abuse
and revive the spirits of all who lament this sin.

Help us to follow Jesus in drawing good from evil, life from death.
Make us one with you in your love for justice
as we deepen our respect
for the dignity of every human life.

Giver of peace,
make us one in celebrating your praise,
both now and forever.

Amen.

(+ John F. Kinney, Bishop of Saint Cloud Imprimatur, given May 15, 2002)