

Welcome to the Office of Child and Youth Protection

Safe Environment Coordinator
VIRTUS/Praesidium/Shield the Vulnerable
Criminal Background Checks
Sally Ellis
517-342-2551
sellis@dioceseoflansing.org
Victim Assistance Coordinator
If you have been abused or victimized by someone
representing the Catholic Church ...
Please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encurage you to come forward and speak out. Every diocese in the United States now has a Victim Assistance Cordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help make a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative if you desire.
The Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Lansing is:
Adrienne Rowland, LMSW,ACSW
1-888-308-6252
arowlandvac@dioceseoflansing.org
coordinador o coordinadora de asistencia a las víctimas
Si has sido víctima de abuso por alguien que representa
la Iglesia Católica…
Por favor, cree en la posibilidad de esperanza, y de ayuda y sanación. Te exhortamos a presentarte y declarar. Cada (arqui)diócesis/eparquía en Estados Unidos tiene ahora un coordinador o coordinadora de asistencia a las víctimas a quien puedes acudir para que te apoye en tus necesidades, te ayude
a hacer una denuncia formal de abuso ante la (arqui)diócesis/eparquía, y a solicitar una reunión
personal con el obispo o su representante, si así lo deseas. El coordinador o coordinadora de asistencia
a las víctimas en tu (arqui)diócesis/eparquía es:
Adrienne Rowland, LMSW,ACSW
1-888-308-6252
arowlandvac@dioceseoflansing.org
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Diocese in Compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
Office of Child and Youth Protection Manual
(revised 01/25/12)
Criminal Background Checks Consent Form
Request for Central Registry Clearance (DHS-0194)
Employer or Agency Central Registry Clearance (DHS-0640)
MSP Live Scan Vendors and
Fees
Protecting God's Children
Awareness Sessions for Adults
Mchigan Department of Human Services (MDHS) Reporting Form
You may be their only voice. Report abuse and neglect.
Speak up about abuse and neglect. Call 855-444-3911 any time day or night. This new toll-free phone number allows you to report abuse or neglect of any child or adult to the Michigan Department of Human Services.
News & Information
Guidelines
for Overnight Trips with Youth and Teens
Internet Safety
Notice of Rights & Obligations of the Accused
Sexual
Abuse Awareness & Compliance
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Virtus
Criminal Background Information
Fingerprint Information
L-1 Identity Solutions