Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- REVISED Sept/2016 – Diocese of St. Augustine Policy & Procedural Guidelines Relating to the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults
- Communications Plan for the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
- 2015 Safe Environment Handbook for Pastors, School Principals, Diocesan and Parish Leaders
- Summer Camp Screening Policy (2016)
- Policy and Procedural Guidelines Relating to the Screening of Church Personnel
- Youth Ministry Safety Policy and Guidelines in the Diocese of St. Augustine
- REVISED – Standards of Ethical Conduct for Clergy and Religious
- REVISED – Standards of Ethical Conduct for Lay Employees and Volunteers
- Protocol for Visiting Clergy, Religious or Lay Ministers
- Diocese of St. Augustine Victim Assistance Program Brochure [English] [Spanish]
Resources from the USCCB – Office of Child and Youth Protection
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Office of Child and Youth Protection
- The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People [English] [Spanish]
- Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People Essential Norms (revised June 2011)
- Q&A Canonical Process for the Resolution of Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests and Deacons
- Ten Points to Create Safe Environments for Children by Teresa M. Kettelkamp
- 25 Ways to Make Kids Safer [English] [Spanish]
- Protecting Our Children in the Wake of Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis – How Parishes are Keeping Our Children Safe by Kerry Weber
- Sexual Abuse of Children: Ten Years of Hard-Earned Knowledge
- Promise to Protect Brochure
- Parish Self-Assessment [English] [Spanish]
- Latest information on Safe Environment Audits and Research Conducted
- Children’s Safe Environment Training Messages
- Children Safety Links
- Child and Youth Protection Videos
Liturgy and Prayer Resources
- A Prayer for Healing Victims of Abuse (one-sided) [English] [Spanish]
- A Prayer for Healing Victims of Abuse (two-sided) [English] [Spanish]
- Sample Liturgies for Atonement and Healing
- A Rosary for Healing and Protection [English] [Spanish]
- Order of Blessing for Victims of Crime or Oppression