The kNOw Program

The kNOw Program is a safe environment program designed specifically for the Diocese of Lansing where children gather: Schools, churches, youth groups, ministry groups, or mission fields.
The kNOw Program has FOUR goals:
  • To help children and their parents kNOw how to identify and talk about safe, respectful behaviors and situations.
  • To help children kNOw how to identify and talk about behaviors and situations that are not safe.
  • To help adults appropriately respond to children’s concerns about being unsafe and/or disrespected.
  • To inspire Christian communities to greater integrity and authenticity in creating unfailingly safe environments for children.

Diocese of Lansing Safe Environment Coordinator
Reba Sommer
517-342-2551

Diocese of Lansing Safe Environment Page

2018 Report from Bishop Earl Boyea on the Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal