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DIOCESAN ONLINE
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
CLICK IMAGE BELOW  DIOCESAN ONLINE
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
CLICK IMAGE BELOW To Report Suspected Abuse:
Offices of Community Services
Terrebonne (985-857-3630)
Lafourche (985-447-0945)
St. Mary (337-828-5278)
Jefferson (504-838-5357)
Sheriffs' offices:
Terrebonne (985-876-2500)
Lafourche (985-532-2808)
St. Mary (985-384-1622)
Jefferson [Grand Isle] (985-787-2204)
To Report Suspected Abuse:
Offices of Community Services
Terrebonne (985-857-3630)
Lafourche (985-447-0945)
St. Mary (337-828-5278)
Jefferson (504-838-5357)
Sheriffs' offices:
Terrebonne (985-876-2500)
Lafourche (985-532-2808)
St. Mary (985-384-1622)
Jefferson [Grand Isle] (985-787-2204)
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A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP SAM JACOBS
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"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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A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP SAM JACOBS
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"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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|  | Mardi Gras Safety for tweens, teens and parents - Know that you are a gift from God and it is important for you to stay safe while having fun during the Mardi Gras season.
! ! Parents - Keep your child a safe distance from the floats and movement of the actual parade. Be attentive also to the noise level for younger children. - Supervise your child when he/she has to go to a restroom. - Keep cell phone numbers for your parents, guardians and other trusted adults with you at all times. Call a trusted adult, or go to the police, if at any time, you feel uncomfortable with where you are or the people you are with, or you feel frightened or threatened.
! ! Parents - Make sure your child knows where you are at all times, whether your child is a toddler or a high school student. - You can actually have more fun without the use of drugs or alcohol. Be careful who gives you drinks and who hold your drinks for you.
- How you dress is a reflection of who you are. Dress modestly, even if it is a costume, to show that you have respect for the person God created you to be.
! ! Parents - Talk to your child about saying “no” to any unwanted talk or contact with others while at the parades. Notice anyone in the crowd who may try to pay a great deal of attention to your child. - Posting and sending pictures of yourself or others is permanent. Others can take pictures of anything you are doing and post them anywhere and there can be permanent consequences for these actions.
- You have a promising future – don’t compromise it with actions or words during Mardi Gras.
- Pray for each other and for all who will be out enjoying themselves in order that we will have a happy and safe Mardi Gras.
! ! Parents - Remember that your child depends on you for his/her safety. Children are gifts given to us by a loving God and they are deserving of the time and effort it takes for us to protect them. Mardi Gras Safety for tweens, teens and parents - Know that you are a gift from God and it is important for you to stay safe while having fun during the Mardi Gras season.
! ! Parents - Keep your child a safe distance from the floats and movement of the actual parade. Be attentive also to the noise level for younger children. - Supervise your child when he/she has to go to a restroom. - Keep cell phone numbers for your parents, guardians and other trusted adults with you at all times. Call a trusted adult, or go to the police, if at any time, you feel uncomfortable with where you are or the people you are with, or you feel frightened or threatened.
! ! Parents - Make sure your child knows where you are at all times, whether your child is a toddler or a high school student. - You can actually have more fun without the use of drugs or alcohol. Be careful who gives you drinks and who hold your drinks for you.
- How you dress is a reflection of who you are. Dress modestly, even if it is a costume, to show that you have respect for the person God created you to be.
! ! Parents - Talk to your child about saying “no” to any unwanted talk or contact with others while at the parades. Notice anyone in the crowd who may try to pay a great deal of attention to your child. - Posting and sending pictures of yourself or others is permanent. Others can take pictures of anything you are doing and post them anywhere and there can be permanent consequences for these actions.
- You have a promising future – don’t compromise it with actions or words during Mardi Gras.
- Pray for each other and for all who will be out enjoying themselves in order that we will have a happy and safe Mardi Gras.
! ! Parents - Remember that your child depends on you for his/her safety. Children are gifts given to us by a loving God and they are deserving of the time and effort it takes for us to protect them. |
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