Safe Environment
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Mission Statement
As Christian adults, we have a moral and legal responsibility and are entrusted by God with the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of minors and vulnerable adults.
As they participate in activities within or sponsored by our Diocese, it is our responsibility, and commitment to provide an environment, which is safe and nurturing.
The Safe Environment Program {SEP} is an important aspect of our Parish service to the community. The SEP is mandated by the Diocese of Dallas and requires that each volunteer be cleared through a standardized process.Who needs to be Safe Environment trained?
Safe Environment Screening procedures are to be used with staff and volunteers who work directly with minors and vulnerable adults. Other volunteers who must follow the screening procedures are ushers/greeters.
Note: You must be a registered member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and attend Mass regularly before starting the Safe Environment process.
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Contact Us
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Terry Amaroterrysaint-anthony.comSafe Environment Coordinator
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INTRODUCTION.
Because of the serious nature of allegations of child abuse and sexual misconduct by church personnel, including volunteers, all diocesan personnel must be informed about diocesan policy on the prevention of any such abuse and the procedures that are followed when reports of child abuse or sexual misconduct by church personnel are received.
PURPOSE
The Catholic Diocese of Dallas has a program to reduce the risk of abuse in order to:- Provide a safe and secure environment for minors and vulnerable adults in the faith communities within our Diocese.
- Assist the Diocese in evaluating a person's suitability to work with minors or vulnerable adults.
- Satisfy the concerns of parents and staff members.
- Provide a system to respond to victims and their families, as well as the accused.
- Protect against the possibility of false accusations against clergy, employees and volunteers.
- Reduce the risk exposure of the parishes and the Catholic Diocese of Dallas.
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NEW VOLUNTEERS.
To become a cleared volunteer at St. Anthony's, you must attend a Safe Environment training class, contact Terry Amaro at the Church office, or you may complete an online Screening Form.To complete the online Screening Form go to dallas.setanet.org/screening.php
Fill out your:
• Personal Info
• Address Info
• Phone Info
• Ministry Info (Volunteer)
• Location Info (St Anthony's Catholic Church)
• References
Finally, read the Policy Acknowledgement and the Social Media Policy Acknowledgement. When finished, click SUBMIT. Your completed Screening Form will automatically go to the church where you will volunteer.
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PREVIOUSLY CLEARED VOLUNTEERS,
All previously cleared adults must update their training once a year.
To keep your cleared status current:
1. Go online at:dallas.setanet.org/obligations.php- Enter your name and address then click "search".
- After verifying your information, click "Update Information and Continue" at the bottom of the page.
DO NOT FILL OUT ANOTHER
SCREENING FORM!- Next, you will see a list of classes available. Choose one.
- When finished, the Diocese automatically sends your update to the church you volunteer at.
2. Watch the Sunday bulletin or website for dates and times for Safe Environment classes to attend.3. Call Safe Environment Coordinator, Terry Amaro at 972-442-2765, to set up a time to come into the office to watch a safety video.
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