Resources
Policies
Below are links to the Diocese of Joliet policies regarding sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults in English (Spanish and Polish translations are in process).
- Revised 2023: DOJ Policy Regarding Sexual Abuse of Minors and Vulnerable Adults by Church Personnel
- Normas Diocesanas Relacionadas Al Abuso Sexual De Menores Y Adultos Vulnerables Por Personal De La Iglesia (Revisado El 20 De Diciembre Del 2023)
- Polityka Dotycząca Wylprzystywania Seksualnego Nieletnich I Osob Dorosłych Niepełnosprawnych Prezez Personale Kościelny (Uwzględniająca Zmiany z 20 Grudnai 2023 r.)
Standards of Behavior
Below are links to the Diocese of Joliet standards of behavior for those working with minors or vulnerable adults in English (Spanish and Polish translations are in process).
- Revised 2023: DOJ Standards of Behavior for Those Working with Minors and Vulnerable Adults
- Normas De Comportamiento Para Los Que Trabajan Con Menores Y Adultos Vulnerables (Revisado El 20 De Diciembre Del 2023)
- Normy Prawne Zachowania Dla Osób Pracujących Z Nieletnimi I Osobami Dorosłyni Niewpełnosprawnymi (Poprawiono 20 Grudnia 2023 R.)
Volunteer Applications
Below are links to the Diocese of Joliet volunteer applications for both adults (18+) and minors (anyone under the age of 18).
DCFS Forms
- Cants 22a: Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status (Clergy)
- Cants 22: Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Resources
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) site has many resources regarding the protection of children and young people, including the charter for protection of children and young people, committee information, an annual report, podcasts, FAQs and more.
USCCB's Committee on Protection of Children and Young People
Child Abuse Prevention Month Resources
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) resource guides include suggested homily and bulletin content, petitions and prayers for parishes to incorporate at Masses, and parish communications.
Faith's Law
Below are links to the Illinois State Board of Education’s (ISBE) website regarding Faith’s Law. Please direct any questions about Faith's Law implementation in the Diocese of Joliet to [email protected].
