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Safe EnvIRONMENT
* 1 Did you know? The Catholic Church must be exemplary: clergy, employees, whether diocesan, parish or Catholic school, and volunteers are held accountable for their behavior. To enable the highest level of accountability, there must be a clear and unambiguous definition of appropriate behavior. The Bismarck Diocese Code of Conduct provides a foundation for implementing effective and enforceable standards for all clergy, educators, employees and volunteers who may be in contact with children and youth. This document is available at https://bismarckdiocese.com/safe-environment-program.
* 2 Did you know? To report suspected child abuse and neglect, call the ND Statewide toll-free Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Line 1-833-958-3500 available 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday (7 a.m.– 4 p.m. MT). A team of specialized CPS professionals will answer your call and gather all needed facts so local CPS workers can act quickly to protect children. Contact Bismarck Diocese Chancellor Dcn. Brent Naslund, PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502-1575 or call 1-877-405-7435 or 701-223-1347 to file a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese. The Complaint Form is available at: https://bismarckdiocese.com/victim-assistance.