Protecting God’s Children…Of All Ages
Child sexual abuse is a worldwide public health issue. Child abuse, particularly child sexual abuse, is reprehensible – especially when the wrongdoer is affiliated with the Church. The Archdiocese of Hartford and St. John Bosco Parish are dedicated to ensuring the protection of all children, youth, and vulnerable adults by maintaining a safe environment. Individuals who have regular contact with children under the age of 18 as a catechist, teacher’s aide, chaperone or volunteer for the Church or the School, or with potentially vulnerable adults, are required to complete the following:
- Register and complete VIRTUS Online Training: VIRTUS Online Training Instructions
- Complete and sign Background Check: Background Check Form
- Read and sign the last page of the Handbook: Safe Environment Handbook
- Return signed VIRTUS Online Certificate, Background Check, and last page of Handbook to the parish office, attention Nadine Toren.
If you have any questions, contact Nadine Toren, Safe Environment Coordinator: 203-488-1607, ext. 119 or ntoren@saintjohnboscobranford.org.
Reporting an Incident of Sexual Abuse
If you have knowledge or suspect that a minor or vulnerable adult (an adult with an intellectual disability) has been sexually abused, in any manner, by personnel of the Archdiocese of Hartford, you are urged to report this information. You can CLICK HERE to view or download instructions on how to contact Faith Vos Winkel, MSW, Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Hartford, and report such an incident.
Additional information can be found at the Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Safe Environment website.
For immediate assistance, you can also contact Faith Vos Winkel, MSW, Victim Assistance Coordinator, at 860‐541‐6475 or faith.voswinkel@aohct.org.
Safe Environment Handbook
All clergy, employees, and volunteers who work with minors and vulnerable adults must agree to and follow the policies and procedures found in the Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Safe Environment Handbook: Policies and Procedures for the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Adults and the Code of Ministerial Behavior For Personnel of the Archdiocese of Hartford. A copy of this Handbook can be found by CLICKING HERE.