Safe Environment Update
As you prepare for your activities, remember that all adults who have regular contact with young people need to have completed the Safe Environment Training. The training is three-fold.
1. An on-line application/ background check must be completed.
2. An orientation session regarding the “Code of Pastoral Conduct” and the “Policy Regarding Sexual Abuse of Minors” must be attended. This is now being done on the parish level, so contact your parish regarding scheduling information. For people in the city of Victoria, please scroll down for a local listing.
3. The child abuse awareness and prevention training component titled, "Keeping Kids Safe" presented by the Diocese of Victoria must be attended, within 90 days of the completion of the on-line application/background check.
This is the process for all new applicants. The training dates for the child abuse awareness and prevention training component presented by the Diocese of Victoria are as follows: Children under the age of 15 are not permitted at these sessions due to the graphic nature of the subject matter.
Keeping Kids Safe and Code of Pastoral Conduct Workshops for 2008
Please remember: Participants MUST be pre-registered for all classes. Registration must be received prior to 72 hours before any scheduled class.
Please FAX registration to the Office of Safe Environment, 361-573-5725.
Renewal Process will be done every three years.
Safe Environment Policies and Procedures
To report abuse: call 1-800-252-5400 or report on line.