Journey of Hope
Journey of Hope began in 2011 as a small group of people who had experienced childhood sexual abuse at the hands of clergy, family members, others known to them, or had family members who had experienced abuse. We desire to walk together in healing and recovery. Initial efforts of Journey of Hope were to lead prayer services at local parishes praying for healing while focused on different topics like gratitude, forgiveness and hope. Out of these experiences developed an annual day of reflection which began in 2016. We are now contemplating starting a group to meet once a month for prayer and mutual support.
Journey of Hope is a group that welcomes all men and women who believe their lives have been affected by the reality of childhood sexual abuse. Our goal is to journey together in recovery from the effects of sexual abuse and to support one another in life, faith and healthy relationships. If you’d like more information as to how to join Journey of Hope please email Ellen or Char at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
pdf Letter of Endorsement from Bishop David Ricken (478 KB)
The Safe Environment Department of the Diocese of Green Bay strives to assist parishes, schools, families, and individuals to create safe and healthy environments for children, youth and individuals at risk in all aspects of their lives in accordance with the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" and diocesan policy. Safe Environment polices and resources are available below.
Policies
- pdf "Our Promise to Protect" Safe Environment Policy (371 KB)
- pdf "Our Promise to Protect" Acknowledgement Form (177 KB)
- pdf Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct for Volunteers (151 KB)
- pdf Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct for Volunteers | Codigo Diocesano de Conducta Pastoral Para Voluntarios (64 KB)
- pdf Parish Guidelines: Safe Environment Compliance Considerations for Cemetery Employees (130 KB)
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Policy on Maintaining Safe Environments
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Safe Environment Policy on Supervised Volunteers (English)
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- pdf Safe Environment Policy on Supervised Volunteers (Spanish (129 KB) )
Office of Safe Environment Digital Communications Policy
- pdf Digital Communications Policy - English (195 KB)
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Digital Communications Policy - Spanish
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Additional Resources
(Please note: Resources are NOT official diocesan policy)
- Reporting Abuse Promise to Protect Pledge to Heal
- Reportar Abuso Promesa de Protección Promesa de Sanación
- pdf Parish Bulletin Information on Reporting Abuse | English & Spanish (116 KB)
- pdf Safe Environment Employee/Volunteer Requirements (English) (698 KB)
- pdf Safe Environment Employee/Volunteer Requirements (Spanish) (530 KB)
- pdf Mandated Reporters of Abuse or Neglect (311 KB)
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Reporting Abuse and Neglect Non-Emergency Numbers
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