The Office of Safe Environment is working collaboratively with an advocacy organization called Students Against Child Trafficking, S.A.C.T., which helps people to identify, prevent and disrupt child trafficking. Download this booklet for training modules and information by age group from S.A.C.T and from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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Bishop’s Letter to the Faithful
August 26, 2024 My brothers and sisters in Christ, Together we must continue to uphold…
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Hundreds attend Lourdes retreat
STAMFORD—Hundreds of people from Connecticut and New York came to St. Mary Parish to honor…
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Lourdes retreat set for September 7
STAMFORD—David D’Andrea believes there have been miracles in his life. When he was diagnosed with…
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Survivors move forward in faith and hope
BRIDGEPORT— Forgiveness and reconciliation are necessary for those trying to move their lives forward after…
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Join us for a Day of Hope, Healing and Recollection
The Office of Safe Environments, Victim-Survivors of abuse and family members will host a special…
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Clerical sexual abuse survivors addresses USCCB
The following is a transcript Mark Joseph Williams reflection to the USCCB General Assembly: As…
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2020 Sexual Misconduct Review Board
BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano has reconstituted the Sexual Misconduct Review Board of the Diocese of…
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2021 Prayer Service For Family Members And Friends Of Victims/Survivors Of Sexual Abuse As Minors
BROOKFIELD—A special prayer service for family members and friends of victims of child sexual abuse…
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Statement concerning Fr. Kieran Ahern
The Diocese of Bridgeport has learned that a lawsuit has been filed in Bridgeport Superior…
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Program to Report Sexual Misconduct of US Bishops
HARTFORD- In May 2019, Pope Francis released his apostolic letter, Vos estis lux mundi (“You…
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The Diocese of Bridgeport Incident Report of an allegation of abuse or misconduct
This information will be communicated within 48 hours to the Office of Safe Environments. You may also call the Victim Assistance Coordinator directly at (203) 650-3265 or (203) 241-0987. Please do not report emergencies or imminent threat of harm. For these you should immediately dial 911. CT law requires that the Diocese of Bridgeport must report all allegations involving abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to civil authorities which include local law enforcement in the town where the abuse is to have occurred and/or the CT Department of Children and Family Services (Care line 1 (800) 842-2288).
Please be aware that anonymous reports are unable to be fully investigated by the Diocese or by the police. The CT Department of Children and Families and the Diocese of Bridgeport will handle your information with a high level of confidentiality.
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