Contact Information

Name Rev. Msgr. Barry Brinkman, J.C.L., J.V.
Email chancellor
@salinadiocese.org
Phone (785) 827-8746


Confidential Victim
Assistance Coordinator

Name Anne Kresin, LSCSW
Address

PO Box 2984
Salina, KS 67402
Phone (785) 825-0865
 

Safety & Security Docs

Safety and Security

In their pastoral letter, Walk in the Light:  A Pastoral Response to Child Sexual Abuse, the US Bishops stated,

"People tend to think that certain authority figures - such as parents, stepparents, teachers and clergy - are above reproach:  that 'pillars of the community' could not abuse children.  Abusive behavior often hides behind the masks of love and trust.  While the true incidence of child sexual abuse remains unknown, it is nonetheless significant.  We state firmly and clearly that any act of child sexual abuse is morally evil.  It is never justified."

As a community of faith, we believe that the prevention of child sexual abuse begins with each person. Increased awareness and a willingness to take action are steps for every person to take to eradicate abuse in our society, in the community, in the neighborhood, and in the family. 
 
Summary of the Diocesan Safe Environment Program PDF Print E-mail
Written by Susan Ottley   
Wednesday, 06 May 2009 10:50
The U.S. Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People was created in 2002 in order to assure a safer environment for children and young people in the Church. Three of the provisions or requirements of the Charter directly impact all parishes, Catholic Schools, and any adult who regularly ministers to young people in the Church. Please find below a brief overview of these three requirements which are found in Articles 12 and 13 of the Charter.  

SEMINAR ON THE PREVENTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

All those who minister to children or young people are to be educated about the nature of child sexual abuse, how it is perpetrated, how to report it, and strategies for prevention.  The Diocese of Salina sponsored a Seminar on the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse in which there were live presentations conducted for one year across the Diocese.  The seminar has now been recorded on a VHS video and DVD format so that it is easier and more convenient for adults to attend the seminar. The seminar tape is accompanied by a handbook that covers in greater detail the nature of child sexual abuse, methods of prevention and reporting, as well as the  diocesan policy for dealing with an allegation. Every adult who views the video should be given a seminar handbook and a policy booklet.  Please contact Susan at the Chancery for taped copies of the seminar and the seminar handbooks that accompany it.  A tape or DVD of the seminar may be purchased or rented.
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Child Protection Resources PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jeff Easter   
Thursday, 30 April 2009 10:49
In order to assist the members of our diocese more effectively, we have placed several documents online that explain the goals and desires of Diocese of Salina in matters of child and youth protection. Also, under our Links section, you will find a direct link to the Office of Child and Youth Protection at the USCCB.  Please contact the Safety and Security office with any questions that you may have.
 


 
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