Standards
for
The Protection
of
Children
and
Young People
Our Lady of Deliverance Syriac Catholic Diocese
in the United States and Canada
502 Palisade Avenue – Union City – New Jersey – 07087-5213
(201) 583-1067 (Fax) 583-0212
STANDARDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
OUR LADY OF DELIVERANCE SYRIAC CATHOLIC DIOCESE
IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
I. Introductory letter form Bishop Joseph Younan
II. Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
III. Key provisions and compliance highlights of Charter
IV. Essential USCCB Norms for dealing with sexual abuse of minors
V. Eparchial Policy in response to complaints of sexual abuse
VI. Memorandum of Understanding /County Prosecutors and certain organizations
VII. Commentary on the Memorandum of Understanding
VIII. Policy on Sexual Harassment
IX. Guidelines for dealing with allegations of sexual abuse
X. NJCC Statewide Policy on criminal history background checks
XI. Guidelines for the Conduct of Spiritual Directors and Counselors
XII. Standards for Protections of Children and Young People