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The Archdiocese of Portland is dedicated to safeguarding the most vulnerable individuals in our parishes and schools including children, youth, and at-risk adults, through our screening and training of clergy, seminarians, employees and volunteers. In addition, we have safe environment education programs for parents, children and youth. It takes the work of all of us in the Archdiocese, parishes and schools to work toward the safety of our children, youth and vulnerable adults in our community.
If you have questions, email us directly at [email protected] or call us at (503) 233-8302.
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Reporting abuse - Victim assistance
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Oregon Child Abuse Hotline: 1-855-503-SAFE (7233)
What You Can Do About Child Abuse - Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare
If you have additional questions or concerns then contact the Archdiocese of Portland Child Protection Office at 503-233-8302 or email [email protected].
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Any person who has reasonable cause that a child or and adult is being abuse must call (855) 503-SAFE (7233).
If you think someone is being hurt or is in danger call 911.
While on the call:- Ask for the name and email address of the person you are making the report to. If they ask why you need this information, let them know that you are required by the Archdiocesan policy to follow up the call with an email confirming the report.
- Document the response you received from the contact person. Responses might include, opening an investigation, not enough information to begin an investigation or this information will be added to an existing report received earlier.
After the call:- Send an email to the intake person you spoke with, confirming your. Include your full name, your church or school, contact information and who you made the report about. Ask the person to respond back that they received your email confirmation.
- Contact the Archdiocese Child Protection Office if the person suspected works or volunteers in a parish or Catholic School
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Phone Numbers by County to Report Abuse
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Oregon Network of Child Abuse Intervention Centers
Contact the Child Protection Office if you have questions at 503-233-8302 or email [email protected].
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New Clergy, Employees & Volunteerstraining requirements
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1.) A background check
2.) Complete "Know Your Policies" course found in Praesidium Academy.
3.) In person training called "Creating a Safe Environment" (CASE). Dates & locations HERE.
4.) Complete "Anti-Harassment" course.
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1.) A background check
2.) "Know Your Policies" course can be found in Praesidium Academy.
3.) In person training called "Creating a Safe Environment" (CASE). Dates & locations HERE.
4.) Complete "Anti-Harassment" course in Virtus.
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1.) A background check
2.) "Know Your Policies" course can be found in Praesidium Academy.
3.) In person group training called "Creating a Safe Environment" (CASE). Find CASE Training dates and locations HERE.
4.) Complete "Anti-Harassment" course in Virtus. Catholic school employees will complete this annually.
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1.) A background check
2.) "Know Your Policies" course can be found in Praesidium Academy
3.) In person group training called "Creating a Safe Environment" (CASE). Find CASE Training dates and locations HERE.
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additional resources
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Train the Trainer Workshops for new trainers. Each parish & school should have at least one designated Child Protection Trainer.
Train the Trainer workshops are available August-October 2026:Archdiocese of Portland Pastoral Center
2838 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
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The Archdiocese provides the mandated, VIRTUS® Teaching Safety – Empowering God’s Children program for training all our children in K-12 in our parish religious education classes and in our Catholic Schools. The VIRTUS® training is grade and age-appropriate. Archdiocesan educators train and retrain children every year in ways to help minors identify healthy and appropriate relationships.
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Contact
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Cathy Shannoncshannonarchdpdx.orgDirector -
Barbara McDowellbmcdowellarchdpdx.orgAdministrative Assistant
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