Links

Websites

  • Canvas Health
    The Archdiocese has partnered with a local, independent and professional organization called Canvas Health to offer those harmed by misconduct in Church ministry a safe and compassionate place to come forward. Together, we will work to assist victims/survivors in obtaining services such as professional counseling and pastoral care.
  • Committee for Children
    Programs and prevention curricula focus on the topics of youth violence, bullying, child abuse, and personal safety.
  • Darkness to Light
    Resource site and materials to provide adults with information to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to reduce child sexual abuse through education and public awareness. Educational booklets, bookrack cards, and posters are available in English and Spanish.
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation website contains resources for Internet safety for parents, Kids Page for K-12 students, and child safety tips.
    – Sexual offenders registry
    – Crimes against children page
  • Knights of Columbus
    As part of its Protecting Our Children program, the Knights of Columbus released a 30-minute video, “Protecting Our Children: A Family’s Response,” includes the first-hand recounting of every parent’s worst nightmare—the sexual abuse of their child. The video also includes commentary and practical tips for parents from Dr. Monica Applewhite, a leading expert in the field of sexual abuse.
  • Midwest Regional Child Advocacy Center
    Supports Child Advocacy Centers throughout Minnesota and the Midwest
  • Minnesota Department of Human Services – Child Protection
    Contact information for civil authorities in the state of Minnesota for reporting abuse, as well as myriad resources related to child protection.
  • Minnesota Predator Offender Registry
  • National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
    A comprehensive resource for educators, parents & guardians, childcare providers, attorneys, and media, providing information about missing children, reporting exploitation, keeping children & teens safe, and child/teen sexual exploitation prevention.
  • National Child Traumatic Stress Network
    Established by Congress in 2000, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is a unique collaboration of academic and community-based service centers whose mission is to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for traumatized children and their families across the United States. Combining knowledge of child development, expertise in the full range of child traumatic experiences, and attention to cultural perspectives, the NCTSN serves as a national resource for developing and disseminating evidence-based interventions, trauma-informed services, and public and professional education.
  • National Children’s Alliance
    An alliance of the nation’s 800 Child Advocacy Centers
  • National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry
    Provides information for youth ministry coordinators to support a pastoral response to young people, to foster awareness of and education on sexual abuse issues, and to promote authentic dialogue.
  • S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime
    News, information and resources for crime victims.
  • United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Offender Registry.
    United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Offender Registry.
  • USCCB – Child and Youth Protection
    The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ web page for the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection, including information on the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, as well as resources and training for implementing safe environment programs.
  • USCCB – Child and Youth Protection – Parents’ Page
  • Zero Abuse Project
    Non-profit organization committed to the elimination of child sexual abuse. Programs are designed to provide training and education to professionals and students, and to help transform institutions to effectively prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse.