Procedures for Reporting Sexual Misconduct
Diocesan Procedures for Reporting Sexual Misconduct
Anyone wishing to report an allegation of sexual misconduct by any Diocesan Employee should contact:
Sister Glenn Anne McPhee, OP
Victims Assistance Coordinator
Diocese of Oakland
2121 Harrison St.
Oakland, California 94612
(510) 267-8334
gmcphee@oakdiocese.org
Or contact a survivor at:
Survivor Advocacy
(510) 267-8373
Survivor Advocacy
survivors@oakdiocese.org
The Diocese of Oakland uses the following procedures as part of its pastoral response to these allegations:
- The Diocese of Oakland will respond promptly to all allegations of clerical sexual misconduct.
- The first concern of the Diocese is to offer immediate and appropriate care to victims and their families.
- The Diocese of Oakland recognizes the severe harm to the spiritual and emotional well being of victims and their families and commits itself to reconciliation and healing.
- In all cases, past and present, alleging sexual misconduct involving minors, the priest will be placed immediately on administrative leave and the Diocese of Oakland will comply with the obligations of civil law as regards reporting of the incident to legal authorities and cooperating with the investigation.
- In cases not involving minors, the Diocese of Oakland will take immediate and appropriate steps to respond to victims compassionately and justly. If an allegation is supported by sufficient evidence the offending priest will be relieved from his ministerial duties and referred for medical evaluation and intervention.
- The Diocese of Oakland values open communication and dialogue with the community concerning clerical sexual abuse within the confines of respect for the privacy of the individuals involved.