The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is are committed to providing a safe environment for children. Every adult (age 18+) who works on our campus or volunteers with our students is required to complete a background check as well as the workshop, Protecting God's Children for Adults. This is mandated for all adults who are in contact with children, either at school events and activities or through any school-sponsored event or activity.
Visit the diocesan website, Office of Children and Youth Protection, for more information about our commitment to protect children and young people from sexual abuse.
Click here to schedule your training for “Virtus Protecting God’s Children for Adults.”
Reporting Suspected Abuse
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combating sexual abuse in the Church. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse:
1. Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-392-3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18).
2. Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911.
3. If the abuse involves a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, report the suspected abuse to the Diocesan Ombudsman, Joe Crayon at 816-812-2500 or crayon@ombudsmankcsj.org.
The Diocese has a sincere commitment to providing care and healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families. Please contact the Victim Advocate at 816-392-0011 or victimadvocate@diocesekcsj.org for more information.