Case Management Training

Case Management Training

7th March 2013


WelcomeIan Elliott


PrayerSister Colette Stevenson


Programme


The structure for the day will follow the flowchart provided to each of you to help you understand the case management process as a whole


Teresa Devlin- 10:25- 10:45Teresa Devlin- 10:25- 10:45

Bishop John Fleming- 10:45- 11:15Bishop John Fleming- 10:45- 11:15

Teresa Devlin- 12:00- 12:30

Father Brendan Coffey- 13:30- 14:00


• Key times:– Coffee Break at 11:15 while completing group

work– Lunch 12:30– Finish at 16:00


Understanding TerminologyNiall Moore


Preliminary Investigationthe initial inquiry by which a diocesan bishop or ordinary determines whether an alleged delict

such as sexual abuse of a minor has a semblance of truth. Once that low threshold is met, the

case should be referred to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith where the next stage in

the process is determined.


Semblance of TruthEvidence which at face value corroborates the

accusation


Votuman authoritative opinion; in forwarding a case to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith a

bishop or religious superior offers his (or her) authoritative opinion on the matter addressed

in the particular case.


Case Management Plan a formal, written supervision program for a

cleric who has been determined to have sexually abused a minor.


DecreeA singular decree is an administrative act issued by a Bishop or Provincial in which a decision is

given or a provision is made under a case according to the norms of law.


PreceptA singular precept is a decree which directly and legitimately enjoins a specific person or persons to do or omit something, especially in order to

urge the observance of law


The Process of Investigation and Inquiries

Teresa Devlin

Information concerning risk to a child or young person emerges

DIOCESAN / CONGREGATIONAL DESIGNATED PERSSON

BISHOP / CONGREGATIONAL LEADER/NBSCCC

CIVIL AUTHORITIESGardai, HSE, PSNI, HSCE

Emergency Option

Step 1: Reporting Procedures

PROFESSIONAL(Counsellor, GP)

OTHER CLERGY ORRELIGIOUS

BISHOP /CONGREGATIONAL

LEADER

DESIGNATEDPERSON

ADULT OR CHILDVICTIM

FAMILY MEMBER

CIVIL AUTHORITIESGardai, PSNI , HSE,

Social Services

Information concerning allegations / concerns about a child or young person mayemerge from a range of sources

Step 1: Sources of Concern

All allegations/concerns about the abuse of a child MUST be reported to the Statutory Authorities

Information shared must be given to the designated person for his/her action

Designated Person will inform receiver of information that the allegation has been passed to the Statutory Authorities

Step 2: Reporting Arrangements

Step 2: Role of the Civil Authorities

An Garda/PSNI To investigate To establish if a crime

has been committed

HSE/HSC To assess risk to

children To put in place

protection arrangements for children

• Informed respondent that an allegation has been received

• Elicit Response• Advise of right to access civil and canon law

advice• Appoint Adviser

Step 2: Role of Bishop/Provincial

Appoint Support Person

Appoint Adviser

Set up Advisory Panel

Step 2: Responsibility of the Church

To liaise with support person, to keep complainant informed

To liaise with advisor, to keep respondent informed

Co-ordinate Church activities

Record all information in case file

Step 2: Role of Designated Person

Step 2: Precept and Leave from Ministry

Semblance of Truth to allegation

Criminal Inquiry

Step 2:Preliminary Investigation

Information received about a concern Semblance of Truth?Respondent informedRight to reply, and access to legal adviceReferral to Statutory AuthoritiesChurch process halted pending outcome of Statutory Investigations


What are a decrees, Initial Risk Assessments and Precepts

Bishop John Fleming


Group Work


From the information you have in front of you as a group you need to :

1.Establish a time line of events2.Write a precept3.Advise Bishop/Provincial what to do next


Process of Investigations; Civil and ChurchTeresa Devlin

Following completion of statutory investigation, Church Inquiry can be initiated

See Standards & Guidance pp. 87–88

Step 6: Preliminary Inquiry Restarted

Canon Law confers all necessary powers to take measures in promoting and ensuring the safety and welfare of children who receive pastoral care from Church personnel

Step 6: Preliminary Inquiry Restarted

• Ordinary appoints a canon lawyer/social worker to conduct Preliminary Inquiry this will take into account:

Information from complainant Response of respondent Corroborating evidence Historical information

Step 7: Inquiry Conducted

Step 8: Inquiry Complete

• Report on findings to Ordinary• Advisory Panel Consulted• Concluded and CDF informed in one of three

ways

• CDF have a number of options open to them:

Penal Process Restrictions Laicisation Restore Good Name

Step 9: CDF Informed


Lunch


Understanding Case Management Plans (Step 10)

Father Brendan Coffey

What are case management plans?How to draw one up?Who to consult?What should it contain?

Glenstal Abbey

Unusual location

Boarding School for boysRetreat HouseDay visitors and pilgrimsAdult Education Visiting school groupsSummer school activities

How we drew up the plan It needs to be place specific It needs to be person specific It needs to consider risk It needs to be realistic It needs to be compliant with best

practice It needs to be very clear

Who we consulted

Our own delegates for Child Protection The NBSCCC The HSE Child Care Manager The Gardaí (if they are involved in the

case)

What went into our plan Preamble: the monastic community

will meet the needs of the brother in question including providing a place for him to live and the brother in turn will abide by the terms of the plan and the Child Protection Policies and Procedures of the Abbey.

The monk may not enter the school buildings or any part of the grounds used by the school

The monk may not receive phone calls from minors

The monk will follow the monastic regime The monk is free to move about the

monastic enclosure and private parts of the grounds

He will arrange any visitors in advance with superiors

He must be accompanied if he leaves the monastery

He will not attempt to contact any person who has made a complaint against him

He will not ask a third party to contact any person who has made a complaint against him

He will not visit the retreat centre The abbot reserves the right to examine

his computer at any time He may wear the habit in the monastery

but not when he goes out (If a priest) He may celebrate Mass in the

private oratory

He may attend community Mass in the church but not concelebrate

The contract is reviewed every year The abbot reserves the right to verify

any medical appointments

Sanctions The abbot’s council – The Seniorate –

decides if the agreed plan has been adhered to or not

Sanctions include: Removal of privileges around visits Removal of right of residency For a serious breach a process of

expulsion from the order

Yearly Review The seniorate review the plan annually The monk is invited to make a

submission and even suggest changes to the plan

Our recent review Several changes were requested The seniorate considered the requests These were sent to NCMRG in Maynooth NCMRG met and considered the requests Written advice was forwarded to Glenstal The proposed changes were notified to

the Gardaí & HSE for their approval Revised management plan

Revised plan – three changes The monk may leave the monastery

unaccompanied when returning the same day

He may attend monastic community functions in the school buildings

He may visit guests of his resident in the Retreat Centre if no minors are in residence


Group Work


From the update you have received and based on the information you had from session 1 :

1.Decide what other steps need to be taken2.Write a case management plan


Feedback


Panel Discussion


Evaluation


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