SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN

PERMANENT NOTICE: SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN



  • Saint Michael Parish is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children.
  • Saint Michael Parish is committed to uphold the “National Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People” as established by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops.
  • All adults who work with our children are trained in the “Protecting God’s Children” Program.
  • All adults who work with our children are screened by law enforcement.
  • All adults who work with our children acknowledge and accept the “Diocese of Charleston Volunteer Code of Conduct”.
  • All adults who work with our children acknowledge and accept the “Diocese of Charleston Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures”.
  • Additional information regarding all Safe Environment Policies and Procedures can be accessed at the Diocese of Charleston Web Site. or the Saint Michael Parish Web Site.
  • For information on how to report an allegation of abuse, go to catholic-doc.org and click on “Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures” on the left side bar. Then, click on “How to Report an Allegation of Sexual Misconduct by Church Personnel”.
  • The Diocese of Charleston Office of Child Protection Services/Safe Environment Manager, Bonnie Sigers, can be reached at 843-853-2130, ext. 210 or at bonnie@catholic-doc.org
  • The Diocese of Charleston Office of Child Protection Services Victim Assistance Coordinator, Louisa Storen, can be reached at 843-856-0748 or 800-921-8122.
  • The Parish of Saint Michael Safe Environment Coordinator, Thereasa Crabb, can be reached at 843-651-3737, ext. 27.

    The Saint Michael Catholic School Safe Environment Coordinator, Nancy Esposito, can be reached at 843-651-6795.