The Sexual Abuse Advisory Board is notified of all allegations of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult by clergy. The Board includes 9 voting members, 8 qualified lay professionals not employed by the Diocese of Charleston, 1 diocesan priest, and 4 Ex Officio members including diocesan General Counsel, Judicial Vicar, Promoter of Justice and the Director of Child & Youth Protection and Victim Assistance Coordinator.

  • 2 Attorneys (1 of whom is the Board Chair)
  • 1 Clinical Psychologist
  • 1 Community Leader
  • 1 Medical Doctor – ER Physician
  • 1 Hospital Administrator
  • 1 Priest
  • 1 Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent
  • 1 Social Worker
  • 1 Victim of Child Sexual Abuse