Office of Safe Environment
The Safe Environment Office is dedicated to ensuring the safety of all children in our Diocese. Our programs oversee the implementation of Charter mandates including victim assistance, criminal background checks, written Codes of Conduct, and child sexual abuse awareness and prevention training for priests, deacons, lay employees, volunteers, children, and youth.
“It is my desire to attack this evil in a variety of ways, starting with a series of spiritual initiatives and administrative actions. Our spiritual efforts focus on the grave need for the clergy to seek reparation for the past sins of those who have sinned and harmed innocent children and young people.” — Bishop Frank J. Caggiano
Learn more about our pledge to protect God's childrenOverview of Programs
The Diocese of Bridgeport Office of Safe Environment was established in 2003 by Bishop William E. Lori and experienced a significant renewal and update in 2014 by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano.
Learn moreResources for Survivors
The Diocese of Bridgeport Office of Safe Environment was established in 2003 by Bishop William E. Lori and experienced a significant renewal and update in 2014 by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano.
Report an Incident
If you have knowledge of or have reasonable cause to suspect abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult, or any allegation of abuse or misconduct involving a member of the Clergy, Seminarian, Religious Sister or Brother, Lay Employee, Lay Volunteer or Independent Contractor, (whether the incident occurred recently or in the past) report that information immediately.
Report an Incident
Sexual Misconduct Accountability
In May 2022, Bishop Caggiano reconstituted the Sexual Misconduct Review Board by appointing new members and renewing current ones, following recommendations from Retired Connecticut Superior Court Justice Robert Holzberg's Clerical Sexual Abuse Accountability Report.
Training for Parents and Kids
Here you’ll find videos and other safe environment resources that parents can use when talking to their children about this topic.
List of Accused and Settlements Paid
The Diocese maintains a public record that lists the names of diocesan priests and deacons who have been removed from ministry. We issue an annual update to the settlements paid as a result of allegations of sexual abuse of minors as a part of our Financial Report.
Read moreAdditional Resources
Read our latest USCCB Safe Environment Audit
Contact Information
Erin Neil, L.C.S.W., Director of Safe Environment & Victim Assistance Coordinator
(203) 416-1406 (Office) |
Tel: (203) 650-3265 (Mobile) | ENeil@diobpt.org
Valeria Jarrin, Safe Environment Program Associate
(203) 416-1407 (Office) |
(203) 209-7347 (Mobile) |
Valeria.Jarrin@diobpt.org