Diocesan Safe Environment Program
Kolbe takes part in the Diocese of Bridgeport's Safe Environment program — the diocese-wide framework for protecting children and young people in Catholic schools and parishes.
Child Protection
Safe Environment
As a school of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Kolbe Cathedral is committed to protecting the children entrusted to our care. We participate in the Diocese's Safe Environment program so that every student learns in a community that is watchful, accountable, and safe.
Our Promise to Families
A community built on trust and care.
The safety and dignity of every young person is inseparable from our Catholic mission. Through the Diocese of Bridgeport's Safe Environment program, the adults who serve our students are trained, screened, and held to clear standards — and anyone with a concern has a direct, confidential way to raise it.
How We Keep Students Safe
Three commitments, one standard.
Safe-Environment Training
Every adult who works with or coaches our students completes VIRTUS safe-environment training and certification, the Diocese of Bridgeport's program for recognizing and responding to the warning signs of abuse.
Mandated Reporters
Under Connecticut law, school staff are mandated reporters — legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the state Department of Children and Families.
What This Means for Families
Watchful by design.
Protecting children is everyday practice at Kolbe, not a policy on a shelf. These are the commitments families can expect from the adults who serve their children.
- Adults who work with students participate in the Diocese of Bridgeport's safe-environment training.
- Staff are screened in accordance with diocesan requirements before working with minors.
- Every employee understands their duty, under Connecticut law, to report suspected abuse or neglect.
- Students, parents, and staff have a clear, confidential way to report a concern.
Code of Conduct & Reporting
Clear standards, clear duty.
Adults at Kolbe are expected to uphold the Diocese of Bridgeport's standards of conduct toward minors. If anyone suspects a child is being harmed, Connecticut law requires that it be reported promptly to the state.
Connecticut DCF Careline
Suspected child abuse or neglect can be reported any time to the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) Careline. In an emergency, always call 911 first.
DCF Careline · 1-800-842-2288
Report a Concern
See something? Say something.
If you have a concern about the safety or well-being of a student, please tell us. Use the form below to report a concern to the school. You may also contact us directly.
Report a ConcernThis form goes to the school. For a life-threatening emergency call 911. To report suspected child abuse or neglect to the State of Connecticut, call the DCF Careline at 1-800-842-2288.