DIOCESE OF TALLINN
GUIDELINES FOR DEALING WITH CASES OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS PERPETRATED BY CLERICS
1. Introduction
Although no cases of sexual abuse have been reported or detected in the Diocese of Tallinn, following the directives issued by the Holy See, we have prepared these guidelines both to prevent and to act – if necessary – against this terrible crime. This document is intended for the priests of the Catholic Church in Estonia, all Catholics, and public authorities in general. We want it to be a sign of our commitment to prevent this kind of offense, and at the same time a clear indication that the Catholic Church in Estonia will fully fulfill its obligations under the laws of the Republic of Estonia and under the canon law of the Catholic Church. While we thank God for the faithfulness of our priests, we pledge to make every possible effort so that any case of abuse may never occur in the Diocese of Tallinn.