1. Module D – Situational and Organizational Factors Related to Sexual Abuse For Seminary Students and Faculty, Parishes and Dioceses D-1

2. Situational and Organizational Factors Related to Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests D-2

3. Main Sources of Data Reports presented to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops by the John Jay College Research Team, The City University of New York* The Causes and Context of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests in the United States, 1950-2010, March, 2011 The Nature and Scope of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States, 1950- 2002, February 2004 D-3 * The two reports are based on data supplied by 97 percent of U.S. archdioceses and dioceses on all clergy accused of sexual abuse of minors

4. I. Situational Factors: Settings and Circumstances of Sexual Abuse D-4

5. Settings Where Victims First Met Priests Who Abused Them Location of First Meeting% Male Victims% Female Victims A.Church/Parish Related64.8 58.9 B.School/Teacher15.1 13.6 C.Home of Victim or Relative of Victim 4.9 14.2 D.Other Institutions 7.8 7.3 E.Other 7.1 6.2 Total99.7100.2 * % Based on Nature and Scope and victim survey of 7,142 boys and 1,762 girls. D-5

6. A. Church/Parish Related Location of First Meeting% Male Victims% Female Victims At Mass33.827.1 At an Altar Service/In the Rectory12.310.7 In the Parish17.519.9 Home of Cleric 0.8 0.7 Choir 0.4 0.5 Total64.858.9 D-6

7. B. Teacher/School Related Location of First Meeting% Male Victims% Female Victims Teacher (up to grade 6) 0.7 1.3 Teacher (grades 7-8) 0.9 1.4 Teacher (grades 9-12) 8.4 4.9 Sunday/Parish School 0.8 0.9 Other School 2.4 4.9 Seminary Faculty/Administrator 1.9 0.2 Total15.113.6 D-7

8. C. Home of Victim or Relative of Victim Location of First Meeting% Male Victims% Female Victims Home of Victim/Social Function with Victim’s Family 4.512.7 Cleric is Relative0.4 1.5 Total4.914.2 D-8

9. D. Other Institutions Location of First Meeting% Male Victims% Female Victims Boys Club/Youth Recreation4.95.6 Work in Hospital0.80.7 In Jail/Prison/Youth Offender Residence1.20.1 Orphanage0.9 Total7.87.3 Location% Male Victims% Female Victims Other7.16.2 E. Other D-9

10. Physical Locations of Abuse Location of Abuse% Male Victims% Female Victims A.Church/Parish Related65.862.7 B.Residences59.047.0 C.Other Locations30.525.4 D-10 Note well: Clergy sexual abuse occurs in multiple settings  Most frequently it is in church-related locations  A wide range of residential contexts are used  Other public and private venues also are exploited

11. A. Church/Parish Related Locations of Abuse% Male Victims% Female Victims Cleric’s Home/Parish Residence36.330.7 In Church14.212.9 In School 8.211.4 Cleric’s Office 6.2 7.6 Congregate Residence 0.6 0.1 Total65.862.7 D-11

12. B. Residences Location of Abuse% Male Victims% Female Victims In Victim’s Home10.910.4 Vacation House 9.9 5.0 In Other Residences (Friends, Family) 1.0 0.8 21.816.2 (Following residences also included in A above.) Cleric’s Home/Parish Residence36.630.7 Congregate Residence 0.6 0.1 Total59.047.0 D-12

13. C. Other Locations Location of Abuse% Male Victims% Female Victims In a Car 8.5 8.4 In a Hotel 7.0 3.6 On Outings – Camp, Park, Pool 7.8 5.7 Retreat House1.21.5 In the Hospital 0.7 Other 5.3 5.5 Total30.525.4 D-13

14. Circumstances/Timing of Abuse Circumstances/Timing% Male Victims% Female Victims A.Church/Parish Related27.127.8 B.Social Event/Other Recreation42.240.8 C.Other14.416.2 Total83.784.8 * Categories are not mutually exclusive, as victims may have experienced abuse in more than one location. D-14

15. A. Church/Parish Related Circumstances/Timing% Male Victims% Female Victims Visiting/Working at Cleric’s Home/Rectory13.213.1 Church Service (Before, During, After) 8.0 3.4 School Hours 4.2 8.2 During Reconciliation 1.3 2.8 Church Service, Training 0.4 0.3 Total27.127.8 D-15

16. B. Social Event/Other Recreation Circumstances/Timing% Male Victims% Female Victims During Social Event17.821.9 During Travel14.0 7.2 Cleric Visited Home of Victim 2.9 7.4 During Sporting Event 4.5 2.5 Outings 3.0 1.8 42.240.8 D-16

17. C. Other Circumstances/Timing% Male Victims% Female Victims During Counseling 6.3 7.1 Hospital Visit 0.1 0.2 During a Retreat 0.8 1.4 Other 7.2 7.5 14.416.2 D-17

18. II. Organizational Factors Related to Abuse D-18

19. Priest’s Primary Duty or Role at Time of Abuse Duty or Role% Male Victims% Female Victims A.Pastoral/Parish Related 77.2 80.2 B.Other Clerical Role 6.7 5.6 C.School/Teaching Role 8.7 5.6 D.Other 7.4 8.6 Total100.0 * Based on Nature and Scope victim surveys of 7,864 boys and 1,863 girls. D-19

20. A. Pastoral/Parish Role Duty or Role% Male Victims% Female Victims Associate Pastor42.242.1 Pastor25.026.0 Resident Priest 8.810.9 Saying Mass 1.2 Total77.280.2 D-20

21. B. Other Clerical Role Duty or Role% Male Victims% Female Victims Bishop, Vicar, Chancellor, Cardinal0.40.2 Seminarian/Seminary Administration/Faculty1.91.4 School/Institutional Administrator1.01.7 Chaplain2.82.1 Worked in Hospital0.60.2 Total6.75.6 D-21

22. C. School/Teaching Role Duty or Role% Male Victims% Female Victims Teacher (up to grade 6)0.20.1 Teacher (grades 7-8)0.30.4 Teacher (grades 9-12)7.24.2 Guidance Counselor0.90.6 Catechism Teacher0.10.3 Total8.75.6 D-22

23. D. Other Duty or Role% Male Victims% Female Victims Boys Club/Recreation1.61.2 Cleric is Relative0.31.0 Other5.56.4 Total7.48.6 D-23

24. Additional Observations Related to Situational and Organizational Circumstances, 1 a person who is motivated to commit the act of abuse a potential victim lack of a “capable guardian ” D-24 To prevent or identify abuse, education of potential victims, potential abusers, and potential “guardians” is essential since abuse can occur when these three factors exist: A capable guardian is one who has oversight and awareness of a child’s wellbeing, most often parents

25. Additional Observations Related to Situational and Organizational Circumstances, 2 Do not meet alone with a child in a closed room without windows Have two adults present when meeting a child whenever possible Have cameras installed in rooms where meetings take place D-25 Keep in mind: An abuser is likely to be considered “a very good person” Many priests who were accused of sexual abuse were in other ways excellent in carrying out their ministry Precautions to lessen conditions for sexual abuse to occur during meetings with children:

26. Summary of Situational and Organizational Factors Related to Sexual Abuse of Minors Situational Factors: Settings and Circumstances of Sexual Abuse -Settings Where Victims First Met Priests Who Abused Them -Physical Locations of Abuse -Circumstances and Timing of Abuse Organizational Factors Related to Abuse - Priests’ Primary Duty or Role at Time of Abuse Additional Observations Related to Situational and Organizational Circumstances D-26

27. Discussion Questions Considering the settings and locations where abuse took place, what precautions should priests and other church leaders take about where they meet young people? Taking into account the circumstances and timing that were most common when abuse was perpetrated, what instructions should be given to those who are or soon will be serving in ministry? What other safeguards should be considered in discussions relative to the places and situations where abuse has occurred ? Link to USCCB – http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/child- and-youth-protection/charter.cfmhttp://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/child- and-youth-protection/charter.cfm D-27

28. Prepared by: Sister Katarina Schuth, O.S.F., St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity, University of St. Thomas Technical Associate: Catherine Slight Consultants: Dr. Karen Terry and Margaret Smith, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, authors of major studies on sexual abuse for the USCCB; Dr. Mary Gautier, Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate D-28