Safe Environment

Preventing Child Abuse is Everyone's Responsibility!

It is every adult’s moral responsibility to protect victims of abuse by reporting suspected abuse or neglect to the responsible authorities. For assistance you may call: The Office for Healing and Prevention at the Diocese of Worcester at 508-929-4363.

Safe Environment Training for all staff and volunteers and CORI background checks for all those who work with our children and youth are required at Divine Mercy Parish.

It is most appropriate that it is held during the Easter Season. There is no better time than Easter to celebrate the protection of our most valuable gift from God—our children. Nationally, more than 2 million reports of abuse or neglect of minors are made each year. Only a small percentage is ever reported. Learn how to spot suspected abuse or neglect, and how to report it to the proper authorities.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) offers easy-to-use safety resources to help address these challenges. NCMEC’s website offers a range of practical information for parents and guardians that will help keep children safe from harm: www.missingkids.com

For particular help you may call: Judith Audette, Director of Office for Healing and Prevention at the Worcester Diocese @ (508)-929-4363.

Child Safety Tip: Teach your child to respect the word “stop!” Teach them that they have the right to stop people from harming them. Communicate your safety concerns to your children. Make sure they know they can come to you with any concerns they may have
about the people they interact with.