CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN

SAFE ENVIRONMENT POLICY

FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS

EDUCATION AND SCREENING

All clergy, religious, seminarians/persons in formation, and employees, as well as any

volunteers who work with children, young people, or vulnerable adults, are required to

complete a background check and safe environment training. For more information about

our safe environment compliance requirements visit: doy.org/safe-environment/.

REPORTING AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE

If you or someone you know has been abused or victimized by someone representing the

Catholic Church, the Diocese encourages you to come forward and speak out by contacting Civil Authorities

and Mr. Dominic Colucy, Victim Assistance Coordinator.  Mr. Colucy is available to help. He will listen to your

needs and support you. He will help you make a formal complaint.

Contact Information

Confidential Response Line:  330-718-1388

Email:  dcolucy@youngstowndiocese.org

By Mail:  Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, Attn: Dominic Colucy

144 W. Wood St., Youngstown, OH 44503

Contact information for Civil Authorities can be found at: doy.org/safe-environment/.