Safe Environment Program At OLA
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"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.
In order to achieve the above, the Diocese of Dallas has a Safe Environment Program that implements training, screening, background checks and other procedures that are designed to reduce the risk of sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults. Every parish, school and Diocesan agency has the program and each is responsible for program implementation and continuation." (from the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Information Page)
Our Lady of Angels has adopted a Safe Environment Program to help protect the children, youth, and vulnerable adults of our parish. The program also helps reduce the risk of false accusations against staff or volunteers.- All adult volunteers must satisfy the Safe Environment requirements. When you complete this process, you are considered a "cleared adult."
- Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, and a registered member of Our Lady of Angels parish for at least 6 months.
- A person under 18 years may assist as a Volunteer Aide, under the supervision of two cleared adults. Aides do not need to be cleared
The Screening Form is available to you as an online form or a hard copy. If you choose to download the hard copy, please complete the Screening Form, sign it, and return to the parish office. Please read the policy manuals listed below and return the signed Social Media Policy page to the parish office.
Please download these documentsTraining (for all volunteers): Once your paperwork is turned into the parish office, please view the new online video of MinistrySafe. To view this video click on the "To View Training Video" button below and you will be directed to the Diocese Safe Environment site. Log on to "My Obligations" and enter your information (first name, last name, and street address). You will then be directed to the MinistrySafe site for your training. This is a comprehensieve video that will include such topics as: grooming behaviors, symptoms and effects of abuse on children. The video is offered in English and Spanish. The video will last over an hour and will include a 25 question test. In order to get credit for the training, you must make 70 precent on the test. After taking the test and passing, your yearly training obligation will be complete and it will be noted on your record.
Save Environment Training
Then each year you will recieve an email from the Diocese of Dallas that you need to take a renewal class. All renewal training vidoes can be viewed online.
Contact: Fernando Santos, Safe Environment
Phone: 469-467-9669
Email: fsantos@ourladyofangels.com