All parish and school employees as well as any volunteer who has contact with children more than four hours a month and/or more than once a month is required to be compliant with the safe environment protocol of the Diocese of Cleveland. This includes attending a Virtus “Protecting God’s Children for Adults” session, signing the Acknowledgement Forms stating that the Diocesan Policy for the Safety of Children in Matters of Sexual Abuse and the Diocesan Standards of Conduct for Ministry have been read and will be abided by, undergo a criminal background check, and participate in continuing education which includes at least the completion of twenty-four online training bulletins. For information and/or training, contact: Brianna Mejak at brianna@olleuclidparish.org. or Dr. Deborah Scopacasa at deborah@olleuclidparish.org.
VIRTUS
“Protecting God’s Children for Adults” is a safe environment training session that provides education on child sexual abuse and helps people know how to prevent abuse, recognize signs of abuse, and report suspicions. Sessions are periodically offered at our Parish and throughout the Diocese.
The “Empowering God’s Children” training program will be used in accordance with the Diocesan guidelines in our School, PSR, and Youth Ministry to instruct children and youth in grades Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade about safety, boundaries, and prevention of abuse. Parents will receive information about the program.
Diocese of Cleveland Policy for the Safety of Children in Matters of Sexual Abuse
Diocese of Cleveland Standards of Conduct for Ministry