Facing the Truth

Annexures

A Submission by the Catholic Church in Victoria to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Handling of Child Abuse by Religious and other Non-Government Organisations

21 September 2012 Facing the Truth

Annexures

1 Sexual and Other Abuse – Melbourne Response Brochure, 2012

2 Sexual and Other Abuse – Melbourne Response – Terms of Appointment of Independent Commissioner to Enquire Into Sexual and Other Abuse, 2012

3 Sexual Abuse – Melbourne Response Brochure, 1996

4 Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne – Sexual Abuse – Seeking Compensation, 1996

5 Towards Healing – Principles and Procedures in Responding to Complaints of Abuse Against Personnel of the Catholic Church in Australia, January 2010

6 Towards Healing – Principles and Procedures in Responding to Complaints of Abuse Against Personnel of the Catholic Church in Australia, 2000 (incorporating amendments May/June 2003)

7 Towards Healing – Principles and Procedures in Responding to Complaints of Abuse Against Personnel of the Catholic Church in Australia, December 2000

8 Towards Healing – Principles and Procedures in Responding to Complaints of Sexual Abuse Against Personnel of the Catholic Church in Australia, December 1996

9 Joint Statement by Catholic Archbishops of Melbourne and Sydney, June 2002

10 Integrity in Ministry – A Document of Principles and Standards for Catholic Clergy & Religious in Australia, June 2004 (Reprinted April 2010)

11 Integrity in the Service of the Church – A Resource Document of Principles and Standards for Lay Workers in the Catholic Church in Australia, September 2011

12 May Our Children Flourish – Code of Conduct for Caring for Children in the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, 2011 Annexure 1

Sexual and Other Abuse – Melbourne Response Brochure, 2012 Sexual and Other Abuse The Melbourne

Sexual and Response Other Abuse The Melbourne Response

CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF MELBOURNE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF MELBOURNE

Reprinted September 2012 This is a terrible time of suffering and self-examination as In addition, there is rigorous screening of all people who the full extent of sexual abuse by Catholic priests, religious aspire to the priesthood and seminarians are required to and lay workers continues to emerge, not only here in undertake study of the Church’s Code of Conduct for Priests Australia, but throughout the world. and Religious on Integrity in Ministry.

I again, therefore, express my deep sorrow and offer a I again encourage anyone, who has been abused by a sincere and unreserved apology to all those who have person under my control in the Archdiocese of Melbourne, suffered the pain and humiliation of sexual abuse and to to come forward so we are made aware of it and can their families. respond as quickly as possible.

The scourge of sexual abuse continues to cause great damage and in many cases a crisis of faith amongst Catholics. As Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, I share this desolation and sense of betrayal. The criminal offences and breaches of vows committed by some priests, religious and lay workers Denis Hart, Archbishop of Melbourne bring shame upon the entire Church.

With great humility, I acknowledge that the crimes of the perpetrators have done great harm. For me, personally, this is one of my saddest times as a Catholic priest.

Sexual abuse in any form, and any attempt to conceal it, The Help Available is a grave evil and is totally unacceptable. We must face up The Melbourne Response assists people who have been to the truth and not attempt to disguise, diminish or avoid abused sexually, physically or emotionally by priests and in any way, the actions of those who have betrayed their others under the control of the Catholic Archbishop sacred trust. of Melbourne.

The process for dealing with sexual and other abuse by Complaints priests, religious and lay people, who are, or were, under the control of the Archbishop of Melbourne within the Complaints of sexual and other abuse by priests, religious Melbourne Archdiocese, was introduced in 1996 and is and lay persons under the control of the Archbishop of known as the Melbourne Response. Melbourne are made to and investigated by an Independent Commissioner. Mr Peter O’Callaghan QC and Mr Jeff A short time later the national Towards Healing protocol, Gleeson SC are the Independent Commissioners. which is a separate process for dealing with complaints, was also established. TheMelbourne Response reflects Counselling and Support the principles that are set out in the Towards Healing and Free counselling and professional support for those who Integrity in Ministry documents which all of the Bishops have been abused is available through Carelink led by the and leaders of Religious lnstitutes of the Catholic Church in Carelink Coordinator, Ms Susan Sharkey. Australia have adopted.

The Melbourne Response, with the help of those who have Compensation courageously brought their complaints forward, has led to Ex gratia compensation of up to $75,000 is currently compensation and support being provided to approximately available through the Compensation Panel chaired by 300 victims of abuse. I acknowledge that not all who have Mr David Curtain QC. been affected have yet come forward, and I encourage them to do so. Pastoral Support

We must continue to work to ensure that we have Spiritual support and guidance is available to individuals appropriate procedures in place aimed at preventing any and at a parish level by contacting the Vicar General’s office recurrence of abuse and to deal with offending clergy. Since on (03) 9926 5677. 1996, we have introduced procedures to protect parishioners and children against sexual abuse, and processes have been Anyone with complaints relating to other parts of the Church developed and applied to deal with offending clergy. should contact Towards Healing on 1800 816 030. Accessing The Melbourne Response the police investigation and any resulting proceedings are completed. Support from Carelink and the Pastoral Support Independent Commissioner Office will be available. The Office of the Independent Commissioner is the first The Melbourne Response also recognizes, however, that point of contact for people wishing to make allegations or some complaints will not be dealt with by the police, based complaints, or to seek counselling services, or to obtain on the wishes of the complainant, or because the alleged information about compensation. offender is deceased or the complaint has been previously reported to the police and police action has been finalized. An Independent Commissioner receives complaints and enquires into allegations of sexual abuse by priests, lay The Archbishop has given the Independent Commissioners people and religious who are, or were, under the auspices the power to bring priests before them to properly of the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne. The Independent investigate claims. When necessary, the Independent Commissioner then makes a determination on the basis of the Commissioner conducts confidential hearings at which evidence. When the Commissioner is satisfied that the abuse the relevant parties and their legal representatives can be occurred, the Commissioner notifies the Archbishop about the present. offender and refers the victim to Carelink. The Independent Commissioner also makes The Independent Commissioner is there to make an recommendations to the Archbishop on how to deal with appraisal of all of the circumstances of the situation and the offender. help complainants deal with their very personal issues in a compassionate and understanding way. Anyone with complaints of abuse by priests, religious and lay persons under the control of the Archbishop of The Independent Commissioner can refer the complainant Melbourne is asked to call (03) 9225 7979 and you will be to Carelink at any time for the provision of free counselling referred to an Independent Commissioner. and psychological support. If the Independent Commissioner finds that a complaint has been established, the Independent Carelink Commissioner will refer the complainant to the Compensation Carelink is a key element of the Melbourne Response Panel. and co-ordinates the provision of counselling and other professional support to clients. The Office of Independent Commissioner is funded by but acts independently of the Archdiocese, in accordance with Terms Carelink refers clients to psychiatrists, psychologists and and Conditions of Appointment formulated in consultation other health care providers who have the appropriate with Victoria Police, the principles of natural justice and background and expertise to address sexual and other abuse relevant provisions of Canon Law. and related problems.

An Independent Commissioner meets with complainants to Treatment and counselling through Carelink is provided at hear their personal recollections of abuse and to conduct an no cost to Carelink’s clients. investigation. The Independent Commissioner recognizes how difficult it might be for them to talk about their own situation Initially, each client is interviewed and assessed by Carelink but experience has shown that going through this process has so that their needs can be identified. The detailed history brought a sense of closure and relief to many. From the initial that Carelink takes from each client helps Carelink contact with the Independent Commissioner, the Melbourne understand how the abuse has impacted on various aspects Response respects the individual’s privacy. of the client’s life.

All complainants have a continuing and unfettered right to go Carelink asks treating therapists to provide regular progress to the police and the Independent Commissioner encourages reports so that a client’s treatment can be monitored. them to do so if the conduct complained of may constitute criminal conduct. The Independent Commissioner also The Carelink Coordinator is a consulting psychologist, explains that the police have greater powers of investigation Ms Susan Sharkey. than the Independent Commissioner. Carelink is located at 25 Lansdowne Street, The Independent Commissioner illw assist any complainant East Melbourne, Vic 3002 wishing to go to the police and will take no further steps until Telephone: (03) 9663 5744 Compensation Panel Parish Pastoral Response The Compensation Panel arranges for the provision of The Archdiocese offers spiritual support and pastoral ex gratia compensation for people who have been found counselling and provides a forum for pastoral healing. to have been abused by priests, religious and lay people who are, or were, under the control of the Archbishop The parish pastoral response is an essential part of the of Melbourne. healing process for the wider Church community.

The Panel, like the Independent Commissioner, operates The Parish Pastoral Response can be contacted through the independently from the Archbishop and the Archdiocese. office of the Vicar General on (03) 9926 5677.

The Panel provides an alternative to civil legal proceedings. Victoria Police It operates in an informal way and, by design, is not legalistic but provides a forum for the settlement of claims. The Melbourne Response does not restrict the role of the police to investigate and prosecute allegations of criminal In order to apply to the Panel for compensation, an conduct. All victims of abuse remain free to, and are applicant’s claim must first be investigated and upheld by encouraged to, report allegations of criminal conduct to the lndependent Commissioner who reports his findings to Victoria Police. the Panel. The police have powers which the Independent Applicants are also encouraged to provide the Panel with a Commissioner does not have, including the power to issue report from Carelink or from other treatment providers. search warrants and to make arrests, and it is only through the police that a person can be brought before a court to Compensation payments, binding on the Archbishop, are answer allegations of criminal conduct. recommended at the discretion of the Panel, currently up to a maximum of $75,000 per person. This maximum is capped at an amount that exceeds the Victorian Government’s victims of crimes compensation system. If the person making a complaint accepts the recommended Contact Telephone Numbers payment, the amount will be paid in full settlement of all legal claims against the Archbishop and the Archdiocese in relation to the Independent Commissioner’s findings. t
Independent Commissioner Carelink services will, however, remain available. (03) 9225 7979 Whilst the Panel keeps strict confidentiality in relation to t
Carelink the hearings claimants are asked not to reveal offers made (03) 9663 5744 to them that are not accepted to protect the legal rights of all parties. Victims are always allowed to otherwise disclose t
Archdiocese of Melbourne what happened at the hearing and the circumstances of the (03) 9926 5677 abuse. t
Towards Healing If the recommended payment is not accepted, a 1800 816 030 person making a complaint is free to use the normal court processes.

The Compensation Panel has four members comprising a psychiatrist, a solicitor and a community representative. The Panel is chaired by Mr David Curtain QC.

Applications for compensation forms are available from the lndependent Commissioner. Annexure 2

Sexual and Other Abuse – Melbourne Response – Terms of Appointment of Independent Commissioner to Enquire Into Sexual and Other Abuse, 2012 Sexual and Other Abuse The Melbourne Response

CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF MELBOURNE

APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONER TO ENQUIRE INTO SEXUAL AND OTHER ABUSE

Background “Sexual and/or other abuse” includes: a) Any form of criminal sexual assault, sexual harassment or Archbishop George Pell in 1996 then the Catholic Archbishop of other conduct of a sexual nature that is inconsistent with the Melbourne being concerned that a number of priests and religious public vows, integrity of the ministerial relationship, duties or have abused children, adolescents and adults in their pastoral care, professional responsibilities of Church personnel; and in order to facilitate the discovery of such abuse, and the taking of b) Conduct by a person with a pastoral responsibility for a child consequential action instructed his solicitors to retain Peter John or young person which causes serious physical pain or mental O’Callaghan Q.C. (the “Commissioner”) to act as an Independent anguish without any legitimate disciplinary purpose, as judged by Commissioner to enquire into and advise the Archbishop with respect the standards of the time when the behaviour occurred. to allegations of sexual misconduct by any priest of the Archdiocese and religious, and lay persons working within the Archdiocese on the 2. Role of the Independent Commissioner following terms and conditions (the terms), and which appointment was renewed and confirmed by Archbishop Hart (the Archbishop) i. The Commissioner is appointed to enquire into and advise the upon him becoming the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne. Archbishop with respect to complaints of sexual and other abuse Archbishop Hart appointed Mr Jeff Gleeson SC as an Independent by Church persons. Commissioner commencing on 1 August 2012. Mr O’Callaghan and ii. The Commissioner shall forthwith enquire into any complaint of Mr Gleeson both function under these terms. sexual and other abuse by a Church person made or referred to him. The terms were formulated in consultation with the Victoria Police iii. The Commissioner immediately upon there being made or and it was then acknowledged and agreed, as it is now by the referred to him a complaint of sexual or other abuse (which may Archbishop and the Commissioner, that there can be no substitute for constitute criminal conduct), shall inform the complainant that a Police investigation into complaints of sexual and other abuse, which he or she has an unfettered and continuing right to make that may constitute criminal conduct. It is also acknowledged that some complaint to the police, and the Commissioner shall appropriately complainants do not wish to take their complaints to the Police. In encourage the exercise of that right. that context and in order to continue and to facilitate co-operation and assistance between the Archdiocese, the Commissioner and Victoria iv. Subject to sub clause (xi) below, upon becoming aware of sexual Police, the Archbishop has supplemented the Terms and Conditions as or other abuse (which may constitute criminal conduct), the set out in Clauses 4 to 6 hereunder. Commissioner may report that conduct to the police. v. The Commissioner will not act so as to prevent any police action 1. Definitions in respect of allegations of sexual or other abuse by Church personnel. “Accused” means the person against whom an allegation of sexual or vi. Forthwith upon becoming aware that sexual or other abuse has other abuse is made. occurred, is occurring, or is likely to occur, the Commissioner shall advise the Archbishop and made such recommendations “Carelink” is an agency of the Archdiocese that administers the as to action to be taken by the Archbishop as the Commissioner provision of professional support services namely treatment, considers appropriate. counselling and support to victims of sexual and other abuse within the Archdiocese. vii. The Commissioner is empowered by the Archbishop to require any priest, religious, or other person under the jurisdiction of “Church person” includes any priest of the Archdiocese and religious, the Archbishop to attend upon the Commissioner at such time and lay persons, working within the Archdiocese. and place as is notified, and to produce to the Commissioner such documents as the Commissioner requires, and to answer “Compensation Panel” is a panel established to provide ex gratia such questions as the Commissioner considers appropriate to payments to complainants of sexual and other abuse who establish the ask, Provided that no priest, religious, or other person, shall be factual basis of their complaint to the satisfaction of the Independent required to produce to the Commissioner a document, or to Commissioner. answer a question, which document or answer the priest, religious or other person objects to answer or produce or give because it “Complainant” means any person making a complaint of sexual or may tend to incriminate. other abuse as aforesaid. viii. The Commissioner may inform himself inter alia by hearings at “Complaint” means any complaint made to the Commissioner by which the complainant and the accused may be present, and also if a person that he or she has been abused by a Church person or a desired, their respective legal or other representative. complaint made to the Commissioner by a person who complains ix. The Commissioner shall interview a child or conduct a hearing that some other person has been abused by a Church person, and at which a child is present, only with the written authority of the any complaint of abuse by a Church person which is referred to the parent or guardian of such child, and whom the Commissioner Commissioner by any other body or person. shall request be present at such interview or hearing. Sexual and Other Abuse The Melbourne Response

CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF MELBOURNE x. The Commissioner shall treat as confidential and privileged all The Commissioner will provide complainants with an information acquired by him in the course of his investigation, information sheet in the form set out below and will seek to Provided that (subject to sub-clause 2(xi)) the Commissioner obtain the complainant’s written acknowledgement on a copy may if he considers it appropriate so to do, provide the whole or of that document. part of such information to the police, and with the consent of the 1. The Independent Commissioner has explained to me complainant, to the Compensation Panel. that he has been appointed by the Catholic Archbishop of xi. If a complainant, prior to stating the facts and circumstances Melbourne to investigate allegations of abuse. constituting his or her complaint informs the Commissioner that 2. The Commissioner has informed me that because the he or she is only prepared to divulge those facts and circumstances conduct about which I have complained of may constitute to the Commissioner upon his assurances that he will not, (unless criminal conduct, I have a continuing and unfettered right required by law) disclose those facts and circumstances to any to report the matter to the police. He has encouraged me to person other than a person nominated by the complainant, exercise that right. He has informed me that if I did wish the Commissioner (unless required by law so to do) shall not to report the matter to the police, he would refer me to an disclose those facts and circumstances to any other person save appropriate police officer to deal with the complaint. to members of his staff from whom he shall have procured an 3. The Commissioner has explained to me that the police have undertaking of confidentiality. powers which he does not have, including the power to issue xii. The Commissioner may decide to discontinue or not conduct search warrants and to arrest offenders, and that it is only an enquiry into a complaint which he considers is trivial, through the police that the offender can be brought before a frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith, Provided that the Court and punished for criminal conduct. Commissioner shall notify the complainant in writing of any such 4. Aware of these matters I do not at this time wish to take my decision to discontinue or not conduct an enquiry into complaint. complaint to the police, and: xiii. he Commissioner when enquiring into complaints and reporting a) I request the Commissioner to exercise the powers to the Archbishop shall observe the rules of natural justice. conferred upon him by the Archbishop to deal with my xiv. The Commissioner shall determine the procedure to be followed complaint; and in respect of enquiries and hearings and may publish to the b) I require the Commissioner to keep my identity Church authorities and other relevant persons details of such confidential to the best of his ability and save as procedures. compelled by law. xv. The Commissioner may refer victims of sexual or other abuse to 5. I acknowledge that I can refer the complaint to the police Carelink. at any time, and if I do so the Commissioner will take no xvi. The Commission will consult with and advise the Compensation further steps in relation to the complaint until the police Panel as required, subject to sub-paragraphs 2 (x) and (xi). investigation and any resulting proceedings have been 3. i. The retainer of the Commissioner is ongoing for such period completed. as may be mutually agreed upon and, Provided that in the event of the Commissioner, for whatever reason, becoming incapable of duly performing his retainer the Archbishop may NAME: ______instruct his solicitors to terminate the retainer. ii. The Commissioner will formulate procedures for dealing with and recording complaints of sexual and other abuse and other SIGNED: ______matters. 4. i. The Commissioner will endeavour to meet regularly with the squad manager of the Sexual Crime Squad or their delegate DATED the ...... day of ...... 20...... (Liaison Officer) to discuss issues of mutual interest and concern. 6. When an alleged offender the subject of a complaint is advised of the complaint by the Commissioner, the Commissioner will, ii. If a complainant informs the Commissioner that it is desired except where paragraph 5(ii) or (iii) applies, include information to refer the complaint to the Police, the Commissioner will in writing in the terms set out below: refer the complainant to the Liaison Officer, and subject to sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) shall take no further steps in “The complainant at least at this stage does not wish to report the relation to the complaint, until the Police investigation and any complaint to the police, despite being told that there is a continuing and resulting proceedings are completed; save that unfettered right to do so, and having been encouraged to exercise that (a) If the complainant so wishes, the Commissioner may right. If subsequently, I become aware the complaint is referred to the refer the complainant to Carelink for the provision of free police, I will take no further step in dealing with the complaint. I will not counselling and psychological support; and advise you that the complaint has been referred to the police for at least (b) The Commissioner may make recommendations to the four weeks or if requested by the police such further period as is agreed.” Archbishop in respect of the alleged offender. 5. Save where APPROVED ON 15 FEBRUARY 2011 i. The alleged offender the subject of a complaint is dead, ii. The complaint has been previously reported to the Police and the Commissioner is satisfied that Police action and any resulting proceedings have been resolved by the conviction ______or acquittal of the alleged offender or by the Police having notified the complainant that no further action will be taken in relation to the complaint, or iii. The complaint has been referred to the Police and no Police action has been taken in the two years preceding the making Archbishop Denis Hart DD of the complaint to the Commissioner Archbishop of Melbourne

Reprinted September 2012 Annexure 3

Sexual Abuse – Melbourne Response Brochure, 1996

Annexure 4

Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne – Sexual Abuse – Seeking Compensation, 1996

Annexure 5

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PART ONE

DEFINITIONS

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AProfessional standards’ are: t
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PART TWO

PRINCIPLES FOR DEALING WITH COMPLAINTS OF ABUSE

SEXUAL ABUSE


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ASSISTANCE TO OTHER PERSONS AFFECTED


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42. OUTCOMES RELATING TO THE ACCUSED



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44. REVIEW OF PROCESS AND FINDINGS


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GBDJMJUBUJPO
PS
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XIFO
UIF
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HJWFT
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SFTQPOTF
UP
UIF
DPNQMBJOU
PS
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GBJMFE
UP
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B
SFTQPOTF
XJUIJO
UISFF
DBMFOEBS
NPOUIT
PG
UIF
UJNF
XIFO
BO
BTTFTTNFOU
IBT
CFFO
DPNQMFUFE


5IF
BDDVTFE
BOE
UIF
$IVSDI
"VUIPSJUZ
NBZ
TFFL
B
SFWJFX
XJUIJO
UISFF
DBMFOEBS
NPOUIT
of the time when the Director of Professional Standards has furnished the assessment SFQPSU
UP
UIF
$IVSDI
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5IF
$IBJSQFSTPO
PG
UIF
3FWJFX
1BOFM
NBZ
BMMPX
B
SFWJFX
PVUTJEF
PG
UIF
UISFF
NPOUIT
UJNF
MJNJU
JG
UIFSF
BSF
DPNQFMMJOH
SFBTPOT
UP
BDDFQU
B
SFRVFTU
GPS
SFWJFX


5IF
3FWJFXFS
TIBMM
EFUFSNJOF
UIF
QSPDFEVSFT
GPS
UIF
DPOEVDU
PG
UIF
SFWJFX

8IFSF
JU
JT
OFDFTTBSZ
UP
EP
TP
UIJT
NBZ
JOWPMWF
TQFBLJOH
UP
UIF
DPNQMBJOBOU
UIF
BDDVTFE
QFSTPO
PS
BOZ
PUIFS
QFSTPO
DPODFSOFE
XJUI
UIF
DBTF

5IF
DPNQMBJOBOU
PS
BDDVTFE
BT
UIF
DBTF
NBZ
CF
XIP
JT
OPU
UIF
BQQMJDBOU
GPS
UIF
SFWJFX
TIPVME
CF
NBEF
BXBSF
PG
HSPVOET
GPS
UIF
SFWJFX
UIBU
DPODFSO
GBDUVBM
NBUUFST
BCPVU
XIJDI
UIFZ
NBZ
CF
BCMF
UP
QSPWJEF
further information


5IF
3FWJFXFS
TIBMM
IBWF
BDDFTT
UP
BMM
SFMFWBOU
EPDVNFOUBUJPO


5IF
3FWJFXFS
TIBMM
DPOEVDU
UIF
SFWJFX
FYQFEJUJPVTMZ
BOE
DFSUBJOMZ
XJUIJO
UISFF
DBMFOEBS
NPOUIT
VOMFTT
UIF
/BUJPOBM
3FWJFX
1BOFM
QSPWJEFT
GPS
B
GVSUIFS
FYUFOTJPO
PG
UJNF


"U
UIF
FOE
PG
UIF
SFWJFX
UIF
3FWJFXFS
TIBMM
QSPWJEF
B
XSJUUFO
SFQPSU
XJUI
SFDPNNFOEBUJPOT
UP
UIF
$IBJSQFSTPO
PG
UIF
/BUJPOBM
3FWJFX
1BOFM


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UIF
3FWJFXFS
DPOTJEFST
UIBU
UIFSF
IBT
CFFO
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GBJMVSF
UP
PCTFSWF
UIF
SFRVJSFE
QSPDFTTFT
PS
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JO
UIF
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UIF
$IBJSQFSTPO
TIBMM
EJTDVTT
UIF
DBTF
XJUI
UIF
3FWJFXFS
BOE
BU
MFBTU
POF
PUIFS
NFNCFS
PG
UIF
/BUJPOBM
3FWJFX
1BOFM

5IF
Panel shall consider the Reviewer’s report and make such recommendations as it sees öU
UP
UIF
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SFMBUJPO
UP
UIF
DPNQMBJOU


5IF
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3FWJFX
1BOFM
NBZ
TVCTUJUVUF
JUT
PXO
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GPS
UIPTF
PG
UIF
BTTFTTPS
PS
BTTFTTPST
QSPWJEFE
UIBU
JU
IBT
BMM
UIF
JOGPSNBUJPO
BWBJMBCMF
UP
EP
TP

5IF
1BOFM
NBZ
EJSFDU
UIBU
B
GVSUIFS
BTTFTTNFOU
CF
VOEFSUBLFO


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DPQZ
PG
UIF
SFQPSU
BOE
UIF
1BOFMT
SFDPNNFOEBUJPOT
TIBMM
BMTP
CF
HJWFO
UP
FBDI
QBSUZ
UIF
%JSFDUPS
PG
1SPGFTTJPOBM
4UBOEBSET
JO
UIF
SFMFWBOU
4UBUF
PS
5FSSJUPSZ
UIF
1SPGFTTJPOBM
4UBOEBSET
3FTPVSDF
(SPVQ
BOE
UIF
/BUJPOBM
$PNNJUUFF
GPS
1SPGFTTJPOBM
4UBOEBSET


5IF
$IVSDI
"VUIPSJUZ
TIBMM
CFBS
BMM
PSEJOBSZ
BOE
SFBTPOBCMF
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PG
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45. PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES


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$IVSDI
"VUIPSJUZ
TIBMM
FOTVSF
UIBU
BMM
$IVSDI
QFSTPOOFM
BSF
NBEF
BXBSF
PG
UIF
TFSJPVTOFTT
PG
BCVTF

5IFZ
TIPVME
CF
XBSOFE
PG
CFIBWJPVS
UIBU
JT
JOBQQSPQSJBUF
PS
XIJDI
DPVME
CF
JOUFSQSFUFE
BT
JOWPMWJOH
JNQSPQFS
CFIBWJPVS

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BOE
SFMJHJPVT
TIBMM
BMTP
CF
HJWFO
TVQQPSU
JO
GVMöMMJOH
B
DFMJCBUF
WPDBUJPO


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$IVSDI
"VUIPSJUZ
TIBMM
FOTVSF
UIBU
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XPSLJOH
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DIJMESFO
BOE
ZPVOH
QFPQMF
are made aware of the issue of child abuse and are given information concerning QSPDFTTFT
GPS
SFQPSUJOH
EJTDMPTVSFT
PG
BCVTF

5IFZ
TIPVME
BMTP
CF
HJWFO
JOGPSNBUJPO
PO
IPX
UP
DPOEVDU
DIJMESFOT
BOE
ZPVUI
NJOJTUSZ
JO
TVDI
B
NBOOFS
BT
UP
SFEVDF
UIF
SJTL
PG
DIJME
BCVTF
PDDVSSJOH


$IVSDI
CPEJFT
FTQFDJBMMZ
UIPTF
JOWPMWFE
JO
QSPWJEJOH
DBSF
GPS
DIJMESFO
BOE
ZPVOH
QFSTPOT
TIBMM
IBWF
JO
QMBDF
QSPDFEVSFT
DPOTJTUFOU
XJUI
HPPE
DIJME
QSPUFDUJPO
BOE
JOEVTUSJBM
SFMBUJPOT
QSBDUJDF
GPS
WFSJGZJOH
UIF
TVJUBCJMJUZ
PG
QFSTPOT
GPS
FNQMPZNFOU
PS
GPS
QBSUJDJQBUJPO
BT
WPMVOUFFST

5IFZ
TIBMM
PCFZ
BMM
BQQMJDBCMF
MBXT
DPODFSOJOH
FNQMPZNFOU
TDSFFOJOH
BOE
UIF
QSPIJCJUJPO
PG
DFSUBJO
DPOWJDUFE
QFSTPOT
GSPN
FNQMPZNFOU
JOWPMWJOH
DIJMESFO


8IFOFWFS
B
$IVSDI
"VUIPSJUZ
JT
DPODFSOFE
BCPVU
UIF
CFIBWJPVS
PG
BOZ
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DPOOFDUFE
XJUI
UIBU
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CPEZ
UIBU
JT
JOBQQSPQSJBUF
BOE
XIJDI
NJHIU
MFBE
UP
BO
BMMFHBUJPO
PG
BCVTF
UIJT
GBDU
TIPVME
CF
CSPVHIU
UP
UIF
BUUFOUJPO
PG
UIF
QFSTPO
BOE
BQQSPQSJBUF
TUFQT
UBLFO
UP
EFUFSNJOF
XIFUIFS
UIF
CFIBWJPVS
JT
UIF
TZNQUPN
PG
B
EFFQFS
QSPCMFN
SFRVJSJOH
BUUFOUJPO


$IVSDI
QFSTPOOFM
XIP
GFFM
UIBU
UIFZ
NJHIU
CF
JO
EBOHFS
PG
DPNNJUUJOH
TFYVBM
BCVTF
TIBMM
CF
PòFSFE
PQQPSUVOJUJFT
UP
TFFL
CPUI
TQJSJUVBM
BOE
QTZDIPMPHJDBM
BTTJTUBODF
BOE
BEWJDF
BCPVU
SFNBJOJOH
JO
UIFJS
QPTJUJPO
CFGPSF
UIF
QSPCMFN
CFDPNFT
VONBOBHFBCMF
BOE
UIFZ
PòFOE

/BNFT
PG
TVJUBCMF
UIFSBQJTUT
BOE
USFBUNFOU
QSPHSBNT
TIPVME
CF
NBEF
BWBJMBCMF


8IFOFWFS
B
DMFSJD
PS
SFMJHJPVT
JT
UP
USBOTGFS
GSPN
POF
EJPDFTF
PS
JOTUJUVUF
UP
BOPUIFS
XIFUIFS
XJUIJO
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PS
DPNJOH
GSPN
PWFSTFBT
PS
JT
UP
DBSSZ
PVU
B
NJOJTUSZ
PS
BQPTUPMBUF
JO
BOPUIFS
EJPDFTF
PS
JOTUJUVUF
UIF
$IVSDI
"VUIPSJUZ
UP
XIJDI
UIF
QFSTPO
JT
to be transferred shall ask for a written statement from the cleric or religious indicating XIFUIFS
UIFSF
IBWF
CFFO
BOZ
TVCTUBOUJBUFE
DPNQMBJOUT
PG
BCVTF
BHBJOTU
IJN
PS
IFS
PS
XIFUIFS
UIFSF
BSF
LOPXO
DJSDVNTUBODFT
UIBU
DPVME
MFBE
UP
B
DPNQMBJOU
PG
BCVTF

4VDI
TUBUFNFOUT
TIBMM
CF
IFME
BT
DPOöEFOUJBM
EPDVNFOUT
CZ
UIF
$IVSDI
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UIFTF
TBNF
DJSDVNTUBODFT
UIF
$IVSDI
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JO
UIF
EJPDFTF
PS
JOTUJUVUF
XIFSF
UIF
DMFSJD
PS
SFMJHJPVT
QSFWJPVTMZ
MJWFE
BOE
XPSLFE
TIBMM
QSPWJEF
B
TUBUFNFOU
JO
XSJUJOH
UP
UIF
OFX
EJPDFTF
PS
JOTUJUVUF
JOEJDBUJOH
XIFUIFS
TVDI
BVUIPSJUZ
LOPXT
PG
BOZ
DPNQMBJOUT
PG
BCVTF
XIJDI
IBWF
CFFO
TVCTUBOUJBUFE
PS
JT
BXBSF
PG
DJSDVNTUBODFT
UIBU
DPVME
MFBE
UP
B
DPNQMBJOU
PG
BCVTF
PS
XIFUIFS
JU
DPOTJEFST
UIBU
UIFSF
XPVME
CF
BO
VOBDDFQUBCMF
SJTL
UP
DIJMESFO
ZPVOH
QFPQMF
PS
WVMOFSBCMF
BEVMUT
JG
UIF
QFSTPO
XFSF
UP
CF
BMMPXFE
UP
FOHBHF
JO
QBSUJDVMBS
LJOET
PG
NJOJTUSZ

8IFSF
UIFSF
IBT
CFFO
B
TVCTUBOUJBUFE
DPNQMBJOU
UIF
$IVSDI
"VUIPSJUZ
TIBMM
GVSOJTI
BMM
JOGPSNBUJPO
OFDFTTBSZ
UP
FWBMVBUF
UIF
TFSJPVTOFTT
PG
UIF
PòFODF
BOE
TIBMM
SFQPSU
PO
BMM
USFBUNFOU
VOEFSUBLFO
BOE
PUIFS
NFBTVSFT
FNQMPZFE
UP
FOTVSF
UIBU
GVSUIFS
PòFODFT
EP
OPU
PDDVS

4VDI
TUBUFNFOUT
TIBMM
CF
IFME
BT
DPOöEFOUJBM
EPDVNFOUT
CZ
UIF
$IVSDI
"VUIPSJUZ


&BDI
$IVSDI
"VUIPSJUZ
TIBMM
IBWF
JO
QMBDF
QSPDFEVSFT
GPS
WFSJGZJOH
UIF
TVJUBCJMJUZ
PG
DBOEJEBUFT
GPS
TFNJOBSJFT
PS
SFMJHJPVT
JOTUJUVUFT
*O
QBSUJDVMBS
DBOEJEBUFT
NVTU
CF
BTLFE
UP
TUBUF
JO
XSJUJOH
XIFUIFS
UIFZ
IBWF
B
DSJNJOBM
SFDPSE
PS
BOZ
DPNQMBJOUT
PG
BCVTF
IBWF
CFFO
NBEF
BHBJOTU
UIFN
PS
XIFUIFS
UIFSF
BSF
BOZ
LOPXO
DJSDVNTUBODFT
UIBU
DPVME
MFBE
UP
B
DPNQMBJOU
PG
BCVTF
BHBJOTU
UIFN


"OZ
QSPWFO
JODJEFOU
PG
TFYVBM
BTTBVMU
PS
PUIFS
TFSJPVT
BCVTF
NVTU
MFBE
UP
UIF
EJTNJTTBM
PG
B
TFNJOBSJBO
GSPN
B
TFNJOBSZ
PS
B
DBOEJEBUF
GSPN
BO
JOTUJUVUFT
QSPHSBN
PG
GPSNBUJPO


$IVSDI
"VUIPSJUJFT
TIBMM
CF
IPOFTU
BOE
GSBOL
JO
SFGFSFODFT
BOE
TIBMM
OPU
BDU
JO
B
XBZ
XIJDI
XPVME
BMMPX
BO
PòFOEFS
UP
PCUBJO
FNQMPZNFOU
JO
DJSDVNTUBODFT
XIFSF
PUIFST
NJHIU
CF
BU
SJTL


*O
BEEJUJPO
UP
UIF
BCPWF
SFRVJSFNFOUT
$IVSDI
"VUIPSJUJFT
TIBMM
DPNQMZ
XJUI
BMM
SFRVJSFNFOUT
PG
DJWJM
MBX
DPODFSOFE
XJUI
UIF
FNQMPZNFOU
PG
QFSTPOT
JO
XPSL
JOWPMWJOH
DIJMESFO
BOE
ZPVOH
QFPQMF

46. CONCLUDING STATEMENTS


"MM
$IVSDI
"VUIPSJUJFT
TIBMM
UBLF
UIF
OFDFTTBSZ
TUFQT
UP
DPOEVDU
TVDI
JOTFSWJDF
QSPHSBNT
GPS
$IVSDI
QFSTPOOFM
BT
NBZ
CF
OFDFTTBSZ
UP
JOGPSN
UIFN
PG
UIF
QSJODJQMFT
BOE
QSPDFEVSFT
TFU
EPXO
JO
UIJT
EPDVNFOU


8IJMF
UIF
EJTUSJCVUJPO
PG
UIJT
EPDVNFOU
JT
VOSFTUSJDUFE
UIF
QVCMJDBUJPO
PG
UIF
EPDVNFOU
JUT
JNQMFNFOUBUJPO
BOE
BMM
NBUUFST
PG
JOUFSQSFUBUJPO
BSF
SFTFSWFE
UP
UIF
/BUJPOBM
$PNNJUUFF
GPS
1SPGFTTJPOBM
4UBOEBSET


"CVTF
PG
DIJMESFO
ZPVOH
QFPQMF
BOE
WVMOFSBCMF
BEVMUT
CZ
$IVSDI
QFSTPOOFM
IBT
EPOF
HSFBU
IBSN
UP
JOEJWJEVBMT
BOE
UP
UIF
XIPMF
$IVSDI

%FTQJUF
UIJT
JU
DBO
CFDPNF
BO
PQQPSUVOJUZ
UP
DSFBUF
B
CFUUFS
$IVSDI
CVU
POMZ
JG
UIF
SFTQPOTF
HJWFO
CZ
UIF
MFBEFST
BOE
BMM
UIF
NFNCFST
PG
UIF
$IVSDI
JT
IVNCMF
IPOFTU
BOE
UIPSPVHIMZ
$ISJTUJBO



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NOTES

32 Annexure 6

Towards Healing – Principles and Procedures in Responding to Complaints of Abuse Against Personnel of the Catholic Church in Australia, 2000 (incorporating amendments May/June 2003)