Policy
A newly revised Policy and Procedures Relating to Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons or by Lay Employees or Volunteers. This policy is in full accordance with state and federal laws and meets the Standards set forth in the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young people. All clergy, employees, volunteers and contract employees of the Diocese of Bridgeport will receive a copy of the policy. This policy is contained within the 2020 Safe Environments Handbook.
2020 Safe Environments Handbook (PDF) Updated: 11/04/2020
English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
2020 Safe Environments Handbook Executive Summary (PDF) Updated: 3/14/2021
Portuguese (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
2020 Safe Environments Handbook Executive Summaries (PDF) Updated: 3/14/2021
Clergy & Men in Formation
Religious Sisters and Brothers
Educators and Administrators
Lay Employees
Lay Volunteers
Independent Contractors, Tenants & Vendors
2015 Safe Environments Handbook (PDF) Updated: 02/04/2019
English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
2015 Safe Environments Handbook Executive Summary (PDF) Updated: 9/16/2015
Portuguese (PDF) | Polish (PDF) | Spanish (PDF) | Vietnamese (PDF)
2015 Safe Environments Handbook Executive Summaries (PDF) Updated: 3/6/2015
Clergy & Men in Formation
Religious Sisters and Brothers
Educators and Administrators
Lay Employees
Lay Volunteers
Independent Contractors, Tenants & Vendors
Forms (PDF) Updated: 6/4/2015
Permission Form for Direct Electronic Communication with Minors
