Immaculate Conception  Church

SAFE ENVIRONMENT POLICY & PROCEDURES

Any suspected or known abuse of a minor must first be immediately reported to the Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 800-392-3738, and suspected or known abuse of adults to the Missouri Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline 800-392-0210. Suspected or known abuse may also be reported to law enforcement agencies.
 
Additionally, all diocesan personnel are required to report violations of The Code of Conduct for Clergy, Employees and Adult Volunteers of the Diocese, Parishes, and Schools to the Diocese Director of the Office of Child and Youth Protection at 417-866-0841 or [email protected]. Concerns may also be discussed with your supervisor, the Diocesan Director of the Office of Child and Youth Protection, or a Victim Assistance Coordinator. Violations and concerns may also be reported using the TIPS online reporting system, accessible through the Diocesan webpage, www.dioscg.org.
 
Failure to Report is a Class A Misdemeanor for a person who is required under the law to report. No supervisor may interfere with or impede the reporting of suspected abuse.
Filing a False Report is also a Class A Misdemeanor.
 
To view the Safe Environment Policy and Procedures, the Code of Conduct for Clergy, Employees and Adult Volunteers and for other important information, including a link to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's document, Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, go to http://dioscg.org/index.php/about/child-youth-protection2/ .
 
If you are unable to access the website or desire printed information, contact the Diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection at 417-866-0841.