This notice pertains to those individuals that are identified as mandated reporters of child abuse but have not yet completed the online training thru the University of Pittsburgh. A Mandated Reporter training session is scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 10 AM – 1 PM at Epiphany Parish, 304 S. Elmer Ave., Sayre To …
Meet Mary Beth Pacuska, Victim Assistance Coordinator The Victim Assistance Coordinator is an integral part of the Diocese of Scranton’s Policy for the Response to Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors. In her role, Mary Beth Pacuska helps people that claim to have been sexually abused by a cleric (Bishop, Priest or Deacon) when they …
The Diocese of Scranton Launches Independent Survivors Compensation Program A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP BAMBERA: https://www.dropbox.com/s/d31hibyaxpzw0ne/Compensation%20Program.mp4?dl=0 SCRANTON, PA (January 22, 2019) – The Diocese of Scranton today launched its Independent Survivors Compensation Program, an independent program designed to compensate survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Participation in the Program by survivors is entirely voluntary and the …
Requirements for School Employees: Background checks must be processed under EMPLOYMENT and must be completed BEFORE starting as an employee. PA State Police Criminal History Check (Please pick “Employment” for Purpose of Request) PA Child Abuse History Certification (Please pick option that starts with ” Individual 14 years of age or older who is applying …
Requirements for Diocesan employees that have contact with children: Background checks must be processed under EMPLOYMENT PA State Police Criminal History Check (Please pick “Employment” for Purpose of Request) PA Child Abuse History Certification (Please pick option that starts with “Individual 14 years of age or older who is applying for or holding a paid …
Requirements for Parish Volunteer that have contact with children: As per Pennsylvania State Law, volunteers are not allowed to provide service until ALL of their clearances are on file with the Diocese. PA State Police Criminal History Check PA Child Abuse History Certification Volunteer Affidavit or Volunteer Affidavit in Spanish if volunteer has lived in Pennsylvania …
Requirements for Parish employees that have contact with children: Background checks must be processed under EMPLOYMENT PA State Police Criminal History Check (Please pick “Employment” for Purpose of Request) PA Child Abuse History Certification (Please pick option that starts with “Individual 14 years of age or older who is applying for or holding a paid …
Independent audit determines Diocese of Scranton in full compliance with Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People SCRANTON – The independent auditing firm of StoneBridge Business Partners recently conducted a thorough on-site audit of the child protection policies of the Diocese of Scranton and determined the Diocese to be in full compliance. …