Safe Environment at 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806 US - Home

The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau is committed to the protection of children and youth. Through our Safe Environment program, more than 4,700 people have training to ensure a safe environment for our youth. We believe strongly in our moral obligation to keep the young safe and provide them with a caring environment in which their faith can flourish.

The diocesan Safe Environment program is coordinated through:
Office of Religious Education
Karen Pesek, Director
Rosie Francka, Assistant

In our continuing effort to keeping our children safe, the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau has adopted the Virtus safe environment program.
 

Sexual Misconduct Policy  
          Política sexual de la mala conducta en español
Bishop Leibrecht - Sexual Misconduct Policy Revision
Filing a Complaint
Bishop Johnston's letter of continued support for Virtus program for adults and children

Bishop Leibrecht's statements concerning sexual misconduct and implementing the charter in addition to the diocease's 2005 and 2006 audits are available for on-line viewing.

For additional information, please visit the USCCB web site for the Office of Child and Youth Protection .  The web site offers resources on:

• OCYP Outreach Campaign
•  Who We Are
• Charter FAQs
• National Review Board
• Help & Healing
• Charter for the Protection
  of Children & Young People
• Essential Norms
• Compliance Audits
• News & Current Events
• History
• Studies of Abuse
• Safe Environment Programs