At the March 2014 meeting of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America, revisions to the Policies, Standards, and Procedures on Sexual Misconduct [PSP] were approved. It is the goal of the entire Church to provide a safe and healthy environment for all of the faithful of the Orthodox Church in America. The Church laments the sin of sexual misconduct, and will not tolerate sexual misconduct by its clergy or any layperson. Click here for information about the PSP updates.
To confidentially report a case of misconduct please use the toll-free number 855-398-2600. All calls will be confidential.
KEY DOCUMENTS
- Policies, Standards, and Procedures of the Orthodox Church in America on Sexual Misconduct – Approved by the Holy Synod of Bishops, Spring 2014 meeting
- Abbreviated version of the Policies, Standards, and Procedures (PSP) on Sexual Misconduct
- Overview of Major Amendments to the PSPs – Approved by the Holy Synod of Bishops, Fall 2013 meeting
- Procedure for Reporting Sexual Misconduct
- Annual Parish Compliance Report
- Annual Institution (Monasteries & Seminaries) Compliance Report
- Youth Volunteer Application Packet
- Guidelines on Background Checks
- Registered Sex Offenders Guide for Parishes
HELPFUL LINKS
- When the Unspeakable Happens by Ellen Gvosdev
- Safety Issues from The Hub by the OCA Department of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministries
- Dealing with Internet Pornography by Dr Albert Rossi
- Charter of the Sexual Misconduct Policy Advisory Committee (SMPAC) Reviewed and approved by the Holy Synod of Bishops, Fall 2013 meeting
- Employer’s Choice Online (Company used by the Orthodox Church in America for background checks) / Phone: 800-424-7011
- Frequently Asked Questions on the new OCA Policies, Standards and Procedures (PSPs)
- Current Updates: Abbreviated version of OCA Policies, Standards and Procedures on Sexual Misconduct issued
