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Child Protection Resources  March 2010

 


In line with our Chicago Province policies on Sexual Abuse and Maintaining Ethical Ministry with Minors, the Secretariat of Education, Recruitment & Formation is pleased to present you with a variety of resources aimed at assisting you in educating and updating yourself on the topic of child protection. Through continued education and deeper awareness we can stop abuse before it happens!
 


Article of the Month

Magisterial Teachings on the Protection of God's Children
USCCB

This month’s feature is a document from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops entitled, Magisterial Teachings on the Protection of God’s Children. The document allows the voice and teachings of the Church to be clearly heard while at the same time providing the basis of the 2002 Dallas Charter for the Protection of Children and Youth.

Note: To assist you in complying with the education requirement as part of the Praesidium Accreditation process, you can view a detailed archive of articles previously posted on the Child Protection page. The archive also includes links to each article for your convenience. Click here to view.
 


Book of the Month

Childhood Victimization: Violence, Crime, and Abuse in the Lives of Young People
By David Finkelhor

Crimes against children still happen far too often, but by proposing a new framework for thinking about the issue, Finkelhor opens a promising door to reducing its frequency and improving the response.

ISBN: 0-1953-4285-7, 248 pages, hardcover, $37.95
Oxford University Press
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