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Child Protection

The Office for Protection of Children & Youth provides resources, training and information on providing a safe environment for children.

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland is committed to providing a safe environment within our parishes, schools and all other Catholic agencies and institutions.

Related Information and Resources

All sexual abuse of minors should first be reported immediately to local law enforcement in the county where the abuse is alleged to have occurred.

Reports of abuse by a member of the clergy or an employee of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland should also be made to the diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator at (216) 334-2999 or email.  

Kathleen McComb, Victim Assistance Coordinator

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Policyforthesafetyofchildreninmattersofsexualabuse

Revised 2016 - English  | Spanish

Standardsofconduct

Revised 2016 - English  | Spanish

 

Policy Revision 2026

Bishop Malesic has promulgated a revised Policy for the Safety of Children in Matters of Sexual Abuse together with revised Standards of Conduct for Ministry. These new documents improve our efforts to protect the vulnerable and ensure that the Church is a safe place for all.