Catholic Diocese of Arlington
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child protection review & advisory boards

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The Diocesan Advisory Board and the Diocesan Review Board of the Diocese of Arlington, collectively, are responsive to Norm 4 of the Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons. The former board will review diocesan/eparchial policies for dealing with sexual abuse of minors; the latter board will advise the Bishop in his assessment of allegations of sexual abuse of minors and in his determination of suitability for ministry and offer advice on all aspects of these cases, whether retrospectively or prospectively. In addition to their consultative functions regarding sexual abuse cases and policy, each board may advise the Bishop on matters of non-sexual abuse and/or neglect. Board members are appointed for 5 year terms and may be re-appointed. For more information on the Review and Advisory Boards, please see the Catholic Diocese of Arlington Policy on the Protection of Children and Young People and Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and/or Child Abuse on the Child Protection pages of this web site.

Members of the Review Board Diocese of Arlington

Mrs. Mary Ellen Bork, Catholic writer and lecturer

Mr. Robert Chirles, M.S., Director of the Loudoun County Department of Family Services

Margaret E. Coogan, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist in private practice

Reverend Stanley Krempa, Pastor, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Winchester

Robert C. Odle, Attorney

Richard B. Perry, M.D., M.A.C.P., Physician

Reverend Anthony J. Pinizzotto, O.S.F.S., Ph.D. forensic psychologist

Mr. Norman Riggins, Leadership Development Consultant and Trainer, Coast Guard Auxiliary; retired Federal Service

Austin Ruse, President, Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute

 

Members of the Advisory Board Diocese of Arlington

Mr. James Byrne, Attorney

Patricia Dalton, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist

John S. Dillon, M.D., Retired surgeon

Reverend Alexander R. Drummond, Pastor, St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Great Falls

Sister Susan Louise Eder, O.S.F.S., Principal, Holy Cross Academy in Fredericksburg

Ms. Teresa Hartnett, Publishing Consultant, The Hartnett Agency

Mr. James McGuire, Supervising Special Agent, F.B.I. (Retired)

Richard B. Perry, M.D., M.A.C.P., Physician

Mila Ruiz Tecala, L.C.S.W., D.C.S.W., Center for Grief and Loss