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The Office for Protection of Children & Youth provides resources, training and information on providing a safe environment for children.

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland is committed to providing a safe environment within our parishes, schools and all other Catholic agencies and institutions.

Related Information and Resources

Child Abuse Prevention Month Resource Packet (2024)
Guidelines for holding a LIVE VIRTUS training session during COVID-19 (PDF)
USCCB website highlighting the importance of prevention, protection and accountability in response to the ongoing effort to eradicate clergy sexual abuse
For more information, please read our Frequently Asked Questions (English | Spanish)

All sexual abuse of minors should first be reported immediately to local law enforcement in the county where the abuse is alleged to have occurred. Reports of abuse by a member of the clergy or an employee of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland should also be made to the diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator at (216) 334-2999 or email.

Kathleen McComb, Victim Assistance Coordinator

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