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Mission Statement

The Archdiocese of Denver is committed to promoting a safe environment for the children and young people in our care. The primary responsibilities of the director are to ensure compliance with the American Bishops' Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, to serve as the victim assistance coordinator for the archdiocese, and to act as the archbishop's liaison to the Office of Child and Youth Protection of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

To report incidents of sexual abuse

All incidents of sexual abuse of anyone under the age of 18 years of age, should be reported immediately to the civil authorities.

Further, if you wish to report an incident of sexual abuse involving a minor to the archdiocese, please contact the Director of the Office of Child & Youth Protection at 303-715-3226.

In addition, allegations of sexual misconduct against a priest, deacon or seminarian should be directed to the Vicar for Clergy at 303-715-3197.

Allegations of sexual misconduct involving adult lay staff should be directed to the Director of Human Resources at 303-715-3193.

Allegations of sexual misconduct or harassment that involve only lay adults in a Catholic school setting should be directed to the Director of Catholic Schools at 303-715-3132.

Staff

Director of the Office of Child & Youth Protection
Christopher Pond, OCDS
303-715-3226
Chris.Pond@archden.org

Safe Environment Coordinator
Nicki Scheurwater
303-715-3241
Nicki.Scheurwater@archden.org