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 Know the Warning Signs of Abuse

 

Child molesters look like everyone else.  They don’t look like scary people that anyone should know to avoid.  Rather, they live with their families in our neighborhoods.  One of the most important ways to ensure the safety of children in our environments is to know the warning signs of adults who present a risk of harm to children.  Among these signs are when the person (1) always wants to be alone with children in areas where no one can monitor the interaction, (2) allows children to do things their parents would not permit, (3) is always more excited to be with children than with adults, and (4) discourages others from participating in activities involving kids. 

 

 

 

DID YOU KNOW?

 Know the Warning Signs of Abuse

 

Child molesters look like everyone else.  They don’t look like scary people that anyone should know to avoid.  Rather, they live with their families in our neighborhoods.  One of the most important ways to ensure the safety of children in our environments is to know the warning signs of adults who present a risk of harm to children.  Among these signs are when the person (1) always wants to be alone with children in areas where no one can monitor the interaction, (2) allows children to do things their parents would not permit, (3) is always more excited to be with children than with adults, and (4) discourages others from participating in activities involving kids. 

 

 

 

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  SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP SAM JACOBS

"Providing a safe environment for the children of our diocese is a prime concern of these guidelines. The children are treasures of our families and of our church. They are gifts from God that we are called to protect and we must enable them to develop into their full potential, as God sees in them. As a diocese we are committed to providing a healthy, loving and an up-building environment for the children that we, along with their parents, are forming into the future adults of our church and society. We owe this to the children."

 

  SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP SAM JACOBS

"Providing a safe environment for the children of our diocese is a prime concern of these guidelines. The children are treasures of our families and of our church. They are gifts from God that we are called to protect and we must enable them to develop into their full potential, as God sees in them. As a diocese we are committed to providing a healthy, loving and an up-building environment for the children that we, along with their parents, are forming into the future adults of our church and society. We owe this to the children."

 

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In response to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux has made the following provision for anyone who has been hurt or sexually abused by anyone who works for the church. The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux has set up an Outreach Line for all victims/survivors of sexual abuse. In continuing our commitment to support and healing, we invite and encourage people who have been hurt or sexually abused recently or in the past by clergy, religious or other employees of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, to call our outreach line. The Outreach Line operates from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily Monday through Friday. A trained mental health professional responds to the line. Individuals are offered additional assistance if requested.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Outreach Line telephone numbers are: (985) 873-0026 or toll free 1-866-444-4241 or victims/survivors and/or their families may call the diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator at (985) 850-3129.

In response to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux has made the following provision for anyone who has been hurt or sexually abused by anyone who works for the church. The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux has set up an Outreach Line for all victims/survivors of sexual abuse. In continuing our commitment to support and healing, we invite and encourage people who have been hurt or sexually abused recently or in the past by clergy, religious or other employees of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, to call our outreach line. The Outreach Line operates from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily Monday through Friday. A trained mental health professional responds to the line. Individuals are offered additional assistance if requested.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Outreach Line telephone numbers are: (985) 873-0026 or toll free 1-866-444-4241 or victims/survivors and/or their families may call the diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator at (985) 850-3129.

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Numbers You Should Know

Law enforcement agencies investigate and prosecute those who abuse children.  To report criminal sexual abuse of a minor, you should phone the following: 

Offices of Community Services: 
Terrebonne Parish (985-857-3634)
Lafourche Parish (985-447-0945)
St. Mary Parish (337-828-5278)
Jefferson Parish (504-736-7033) 

 Sheriffs' offices: 
Terrebonne Parish (985-876-2500)
Lafourche Parish (985-449-4420)
St. Mary Parish (337-828-1960)
Jefferson Parish (504-363-5701)

Numbers You Should Know

Law enforcement agencies investigate and prosecute those who abuse children.  To report criminal sexual abuse of a minor, you should phone the following: 

Offices of Community Services: 
Terrebonne Parish (985-857-3634)
Lafourche Parish (985-447-0945)
St. Mary Parish (337-828-5278)
Jefferson Parish (504-736-7033) 

 Sheriffs' offices: 
Terrebonne Parish (985-876-2500)
Lafourche Parish (985-449-4420)
St. Mary Parish (337-828-1960)
Jefferson Parish (504-363-5701)


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