2007 Annual Report

Contents

Preface by Cardinal Francis George
President, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Letter from Judge Michael Merz
Chair, National Review Board

Letter from Ms. Teresa Kettelkamp
Executive Director, Office of Child and Youth Protection

Letter from Mr. William A. Gavin
President, Gavin Group, Inc.

Letter from Dr. Mary Bendyna, RSM
Executive Director, Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate


SECTION I

CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2—METHODOLOGY
CHAPTER 3—AUDIT FINDINGS


SECTION II

CHAPTER 4—2007 CARA SURVEY OF ALLEGATIONS AND COSTS: A SUMMARY REPORT


SECTION III

CHAPTER 5—STATUS OF THE 2006 RECOMMENDATIONS
CHAPTER 6—2007 RECOMMENDATIONS


APPENDICES

APPENDIX A
2005 Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

APPENDIX B
CARA Questionnaire for Dioceses and Eparchies

APPENDIX C
CARA Questionnaire for Religious Institutes

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