Child and Youth Protection Office

- The Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks takes very seriously its responsibility to provide a safe environment in its parishes and other facilities. All clergy and staff, along with volunteers working with children, youth, and vulnerable adults undergo criminal background checks. Training in the recognition and prevention of child sexual abuse is provided to children, youth, parents, volunteers, staff, and clergy. In addition, clergy and staff receive additional training in ministerial misconduct and maintaining healthy boundaries.
- Report Abuse Your First Call Should Be To Local Law Enforcement!
- Training Safe Environment Education, Training, and Background Checks
- Victim Assistance Victim Assistance and Survivor Information
- Policies Policies and Code of Conduct
- Safe Environment Resources Parish, Family, and Youth
- Statements
- The implementation of diocesan abuse prevention programs are audited, annually, by Stonebridge Business Partners, an independant entity, hired by the USCCB to determine the compliance of each diocese within the United States. Every three years the diocese participates in an "on-site" audit. The last on-site audit was conducted in 2021. The Diocese of Fairbanks is in full compliance with the norms of the U.S. Catholic Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and has received commendations for its efforts.
- Contact Us
  
  Jocelyn Niedziela
  
  Safe Environment/Victim Assistance Coordinator
  
  907-374-9553
  vaccbna.org