The Diocese of Shreveport Maintains
Safe Environment
Through training, background checks, and communications through our diocese we can help protect those we hold most precious, our young people. Through the 17 articles in the “Charter For the Protection of Youth and Young People” established by the USCCB which came into being over 20 years ago to help protect all those who can be most vulnerable, we have direction and instruction on doing this very thing. For all those who contribute to their parish collections and the Diocesan Stewardship Appeal, as well as those who serve and volunteer with safe environment, thank you for assisting in protecting our young people.
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Statement from our Safe Environment Coordinator
The Diocese is in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The Charter was developed by an Ad Hoc Committee on Sexual Abuse of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). It was approved by the full body of U.S. Catholic Bishops in June 2002 and published in July 2002 then a revision which was completed in 2005, 2012 and 2019. The Diocese of Shreveport’s Diocesan Policy Concerning Sexual Abuse of Minors by Clerics, Employees or Commissioned Volunteers has also been revised as of June 2024 and can be found on this website.
A national audit firm has been contracted to conduct audits at all dioceses/eparchies nationwide. Auditors could spend several days in the Diocese of Shreveport interviewing various people and reviewing policies and records. They also will be visiting a handful of parishes for further evaluation.
Audit results can include instructions, which are items that must be brought into compliance or recommendations, which are items that are suggestions for improving the program. Our audit could result in instructions and/or recommendations that would be quickly implemented.
We are proud of the fact that we are in compliance with the Charter but also we want to keep in the forefront of our minds that the goal of the Charter and our compliance with each of the articles contained therein is to prevent child sexual abuse. Please help keep the awareness alive. Thank you to everyone who have been trained in Protecting God’s Children, complied with the background check processes, and participate in our online continuing education with Virtus© as part of our compliance efforts.
May God continue to bless our efforts, to keep the most vulnerable safe.
Kylie Black
Safe Environment Coordinator
318-219-7288
Virtus: Protecting God's Children
Forms & Policies
Opt-Out Form 25-26
Teaching Boundaries and Safety Guide
Sexual Abuse Policy
Sexual Abuse Policy Acknowledgement
Code of Pastoral Conduct
Code of Pastoral Conduct Acknowledgement
Background Check Release Form
Third Party Reporting System for Allegations of Abuse by a Bishop
Folleto Protegiendo a Nuestros Niños (Español)
Protecting Our Children 2026 Brochure
Children Trained Return Form Schools
Children Trained Return Form Parishes
Local Safe Environment Coordinators
Malissa Carroll
Krista Perez
Sr. Ann Middlebrooks
Deacon Ricardo Rivera
Gwen Youngblood
Jennifer Patterson
Laura Skeen
Marilyn McGary
Emily Pitre
Jacquelyne Bierwith
Jennifer Patterson
Jamie Humphrey
Barbara Moran
Cathy Wise
Sharon Chaney
Ashlan Mouser
Hannah McCarty
Susan Lanier
Kendell Martinez
Bridgette Tannehill
Edie Gowen
Malissa Carroll
Kimberly Vereen
Lisa Brint
Luci Parrie
Jessica Dixon
Sondralyn Durham
Kathy Allen
Kim Long
Jeanine Patton
Swapna John
Alison Tatum
Celeste Powell
Susan Lanier
Melinda Bryan
Reporting Abuse
The safety of those entrusted to our care is not only a legal responsibility but a moral one rooted in our faith. We are deeply grateful to all who contribute to this mission through vigilance, training, and ongoing dedication. Together, we continue working to foster a safe and sacred environment where all can grow in faith and trust.