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Summary of Child Sex Abuse Scandal

We've consolidated some of the links and information about the Church pedophilia scandal that previously appeared on different sections of this site.

Resources and Help:

• Diocese of Arlington: Child Protection and Safety
• Jennifer Alvaro, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
  Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator and Director of Child Protection and Safety
  200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 914 Arlington, VA 22203
  PHONE: 703-841-2529
  FAX: 703-524-5028
• Counseling at St. Charles

News:

• National Review Board and John Jay Study (February 2004)

• February 18, 2004 Press Release: Arlington Diocese Announces Child Protection Update and Statistics

• Overview for Ministry Leaders and Frequently Asked Questions about the John Jay Study

• Parish and Diocesan guidelines for protecting children, which are also available at the main church entrance and in the parish library

• June 14, 2002 was proclaimed a day of fast & abstinence in Arlington Diocese to atone for sins and crimes committed against the innocent. A novena extended until the 15th to seek healing and reconciliation for the victims and perpetrators of clerical sexual abuse and wisdom for our bishops.

Parish Discussions & Homilies:

• Conversations with Creedon, March 2004
• See Fr. Gerry Creedon's homilies from April, May 2002 and beyond, many of which addressed this important subject.
• Highlights from Fr. Creedon's discussion of the problems facing the Church, held April 14, 2002.

Articles & Papers:

• The text of the Holy Father's Address to the US Cardinals; and the US Bishops on restoring trust.
• St. Charles in Washington Post article (April 29, 2002) on faith in response to Church scandals. (Parishioners and website are mentioned in this overall positive article.)
• How Bishop Loverde Handles Allegations against Priests (Arlington Catholic Herald, September 19, 2002)