may not volunteer in any “non-ministerial” activity or event where he/she has any possibility of more than incidental contact or supervisory or disciplinary power over minors.Īs members of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles community, we want to assure that we are in compliance with both Megan’s Law and our “Zero Tolerance Policy.” Should you become aware that a registered sex offender or any person subject to the “Zero Tolerance Policy” is in your parish or school community, it is important that you immediately contact your pastor, school principal, work supervisor or the chairperson of your volunteer group, as applicable, to assure that appropriate action can be taken.may not have any paid or volunteer assignment in any “ministry” in the Archdiocese, and.Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy” of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, any person guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor under the age of 18:
Failure to do so violates the law.Īrchdiocese of Los Angeles “Zero Tolerance Policy” Under Megan’s Law, all registered sex offenders who may be volunteers or employees in the above settings are required by law to disclose to their employer or to any place where they volunteer that they are registered sex offenders. IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU SPEND TIME REVIEWING THE MEGAN’S LAW WEBSITE AND THAT YOU EDUCATE YOURSELF ON THE MORE RESTRICTIVE ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES “ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY” FOUND IN THE BULLET POINTS BELOW.Īs stated on the Megan’s Law website for the State of California, any individual guilty of sexual misconduct with a child under the age of 16 is prohibited from working, as an employee or volunteer, with minors directly and in an unaccompanied setting where he/she has more than incidental contact or supervisory or disciplinary power over minors. Effective January 1, 2005, this information is available to anyone on the Megan’s Law website: website also contains an excellent summary of Megan’s Law and its implications.
Since 1996, individuals in California have had access at police stations to the names and addresses of registered sex offenders.
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