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Child and Youth Protection

The Safe Environment Program of the Diocese of Raleigh strives to empower parishes, schools, families, and individuals to create and foster safe and healthy environments for children and youth in all aspects of their lives.

Everything we do as church reflects our commitment to respect life in all situations by providing a secure, sacred space that safeguards and promotes human dignity by fostering the development of each individual and by creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all who come to us seeking an experience of the holy presence of God. This Web site is designed to assist in this important work.

• Read a letter from Bishop Burbidge on Child and Youth Protection

News and Announcements

• Diocese marks Charter’s 5th anniversary with update on Safe Environment education 
• View a video about the safe environment program that was featured on Catholic Perspective 
• For training dates and other events, please see the Child and Youth Protection calendar.

Contact

Director, Program for Child and Youth Protection
John Pendergrass
Phone: 1-866-535-SAFE (1-866-535-7233)
Email: safe@raldioc.org

• Overview
• Letter from Bishop Burbidge
• Calendar
• Foundations of Safe Environment
• Report Suspected Abuse
• Safe Environment Team Tools
• Victim's Assistance