Child Abuse Policies

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Title Sort descending Summary File Last Updated
Child Abuse & Sexual Misconduct Policies

Updated 2020

Polices and Procedures 2015 Address Updated 2020_0.pdf 2022-10-11
Child Abuse Prevention Policies and Procedures

Policies regarding the prevention of sexual misconduct and child abuse by clergy, employees and volunteers in the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh and the investigation and prosecution of allegations and incidents.

*Resource title updated on 8/30/19

**Website categorization updated on 8/17/21

Policies and Procedures 2015.pdf 2021-08-17
Clearance Instructions for Lay Leaders & Volunteers

It is the responsibility of each church to designate a person to oversee and document clearances for their lay leaders and volunteers who work with children.

Instructions for Lay Leaders and Volunteers Working with Children.pdf 2022-11-17
Memo to Parishes - Child Abuse Law Updates

This is a memo to congregations from Feb. 2015 from the Director of Finance and Administration, The Rev. Don Bushyager entitled Recent Changes to Pennsylvania's Child Abuse Laws. It details how the Jan. 1, 2015 changes to the law will affect congregations. 

child-abuse-memorandum2-2-25-2015.pdf 2021-08-17
State Child Abuse FAQ's - Employees employee.pdf 2021-08-17
State Fact Sheet/FAQ for volunteers

Information on state guidelines for volunteers of organizations that work with children. 

fact-sheet-for-volunteers-final.pdf 2021-08-17