Beginning in November 2005, The Tidings has published a series of articles that have attempted to offer additional information, insight and perspective on preventing and healing from sex abuse.
These articles have included feature stories on how the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is addressing various aspects of the clergy sex abuse situation and the societal ill of child molestation through abuse prevention training as well as trauma recovery. Other articles offer commentary and analysis, including some pieces reprinted from other publications.
The articles are listed below by their issue date and headline:

11/18/05  Understanding the documents
11/25/05  Abuse victims have advocate in Assistance Ministry
12/02/05  Who was the real target of Senate Bill 1779?
12/09/05  Rights of religious belief and practice hang in the balance
12/16/05  Archdiocese creates coaches’ training for child protection
12/23/05  Church is model for child safety programs
01/06/06  The enduring faithfulness of God (survivor’s story)
01/13/06  Were abusive priests shuffled among parishes?
01/20/06  Treating priests who abuse: Then and now
01/27/06  How is a candidate screened for entry into the seminary?
02/03/06  Safeguarding the children
02/10/06  Who are the men who commit child abuse?
02/17/06  Oversight Board exercises vigilance to ensure child safety
02/24/06  Clergy sexual abuse: Facts, myths and questions (part 1)
03/03/06  Clergy sexual abuse: Facts, myths and questions (part 2)
03/10/06  Religious liberty, the Constitution and SB 1779
03/17/06  Volunteers making a difference in the lives of children
03/24/06  Catholic children learn body safety rules
03/31/06  Zero tolerance: When did this happen?
04/07/06  At the parish: Making Safeguard the Children a way of life
04/21/06  Internet provides resources on child safety, abuse prevention
04/28/06  Positive steps: Archdiocesan adult training programs
05/19/06  What the media missed in the sexual abuse scandal (part 1)
05/26/06  What the media missed in the sexual abuse scandal (part 2)
06/02/06  What the media missed in the sexual abuse scandal (part 3)
06/09/06  Minors working with minors: Boundary guidelines
06/16/06  ‘Affective maturity”: Cornerstone of a healthy priest
06/23/06  Parents’ and educators’ new concern: Keeping kids safe online
06/30/06  Changing the rules: Selective justice for Catholic institutions (part 1)
07/07/06  Changing the rules: Selective justice for Catholic institutions (part 2)
07/14/06  Know the five steps to protect God’s children
07/21/06  Safety by design: A parish and school commit to change
08/04/06  Assistance Ministry helps abuse victims find healing
08/18/06  Shakedown: Ripped off in the name of justice (part 1)
08/25/06  Shakedown: Ripped off in the name of justice (part 2)
09/01/06  Shakedown: Ripped off in the name of justice (part 3)             
09/08/06  Has media ignored sex abuse in school?
09/15/06  The sex abuse cases: When did they happen?
09/22/06  Searching for answers: A victim-survivor’s story
10/06/06  Establishing Healthy Boundaries: A personal body safety program
10/13/06  Signs of unresolved trauma
10/20/06  Learning the skills to recover from trauma
11/03/06  Safeguard the Children oversight committees share “best practices”
11/10/06  Reporting child abuse: Everyone’s responsibility
12/01/06  Internet provides resources on child safety, abuse prevention (update of April 21)
12/08/06  New system helps parishes, schools track background checks for staff, volunteers
12/15/06  Archdiocese launches “Touching Safety” to empower children
01/12/07  Total awareness beyond the news
01/19/07  Screening candidates for entry into the seminary (update of Jan. 27 and June 16, 2006
01/26/07  Roundup of previous 49 articles
02/02/07  How to support your child if they say they have been abused
02/09/07  Adult education: Combating the social ill of child sex abuse
02/16/07  Paulists open reconciliation office to heal hurts in church
02/23/07  Keeping kids safe online is concern for parents, educators
03/09/07  Protecting God’s children for adults:Support groups for family members
03/16/07  Creating a culture of safety and dialogue across all cultures
03/30/07  Catholics and the Telling of the Truth Under Oath
04/13/07  Tidings special insert: Message from Cardinal Mahony
04/13/07  Tidings special insert: Assistance Ministry helps abuse victims find healing
04/13/07  Tidings special insert: Archdiocesan adult training programs
04/13/07  Tidings special insert: Policies and procedures
04/13/07  Tidings special insert: Safeguard the Children Parish Committees
04/13/07  Tidings special insert: Catholic children learn body safety rules
04/13/07  Tidings special insert: Background checks
04/13/07  Tidings special insert: How to support your child if they say they have been abused
04/13/07  Tidings special insert: Reporting child abuse: Everyone’s responsibility
04/13/07  Limited child protection audits find most diocese in compliance
04/13/07  Latest sex abuse report finds drop in reported victims
04/20/07  Experts say digital age provides new threats for child exploitation
04/27/07  Parishes prepare for safe environment audit
04/27/07  Experts: Focus on quality of safe environment audits
05/04/07  Practical ways to monitor programs
05/18/07  The possibility of a safer world
05/18/07  Cardinal Mahony: Archdiocese begins process to fund future settlements in civil cases
05/25/07  Many Catholics unaware of church steps to prevent abuse
06/01/07  Sex Abuse Prevention and the Single Parent
06/15/07  Warning signs in children: Cries for help
06/22/07  The inherent dignity of every individual
06/29/07  Questions to ask before your child attends summer camp
07/13/07 What if the risky behavior doesn’t rise to the level of sex abuse?
07/20/07 Archdiocese reaches agreement with more than 500 abuse claimants
07/20/07 Chronology: Statements on settlement of civil lawsuits
07/20/07 Pastoral Letter to Catholic Faithful in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
07/27/07 Keeping kids safe: Screening adults with access to children
08/03/07 Learning to recognize grooming behaviors
08/10/07 Keeping children safe as they learn to use the computer
08/17/07 Conversation guidelines for parents: Be aware
08/31/07 Perpetrators and victims: What do people really think
09/07/07 Perpetrators and victims: What do people really think? (Part two)
09/21/07 Early identification is crucial
10/12/07 A step to healing: Empathetic listening
10/19/07 ‘What do I say if an adult tells me he was abused years ago?’
11/16/07 Speaking your concerns
12/28/07 'I want my church to be free from those who prey upon others'
04/04/08 New leaders named for Oversight Board, Assistance Ministry