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Safe Environment_Coordinator’s Toolkit
Safe Environment Coordinator’s Toolkit Access your VIRTUS Online here VIRTUS Online Safe Environment Program Overview Updated 3/2024 Local Coordinator’s Handbook Expand Safe Environment Program management involves a myriad of different aspects ranging from Adult and Children’s training and Outside Organizations, to Record-Keeping and Sex Offender Guidelines. This document gives a full overview of all the…
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Safe Environment What is the Safe Environment Program? The Archdiocese of Seattle has a long commitment to the protection of children, youth and vulnerable adults. For years, we’ve taken steps to ensure the safety of those who serve and are served in our parishes, schools and agencies. Our program was established in the late 1980’s,…
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Safe Environment Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Toolkit All parishes in the Archdiocese of Seattle are required to offer Circle of Grace children’s teaching safety program annually as part of the Faith Formation curriculum. Faith Formation leaders will be reminded of the requirements for the upcoming school year in early June. Circle of Grace resources and curriculum are available…
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Safe Environment Employee Resources Access your VIRTUS Online here VIRTUS Online Adult Employee Requirements Background check completed on or before the first day of work and every three years while actively employed.Abuse prevention initial training completed within 30 days of starting work if not completed previously, and refresher training every three years while actively employed.Policies…
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Safe Environment School Educators Toolkit All Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle are required to offer Circle of Grace children’s teaching safety program annually. Principals will be reminded of the requirements for the upcoming school year in early June. Circle of Grace resources and curriculum are available in both English and Spanish on the COG Partners…
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Every volunteer who works with children or vulnerable adults in the Archdiocese of Seattle must complete the Safe Environment requirements for Volunteers.
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Safe Environment Facilitator Toolkit Safe Environment Facilitators provide the integral function of hosting the Protecting God’s Children for Adults in-person initial training sessions for new employees and volunteers. Many of the resources below are available in multiple languages and will be helpful in facilitating your session. Feel free to download and make copies. Please contact…
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Safe Environment Parent & Guardian Resources Please click here to visit the “Volunteer Toolkit” on the SEP main page for important information about volunteering in our parishes and schools! Parent and Guardian Information and Resources Updated 7/2023 About Circle of Grace Children’s Teaching Safety Program Expand Circle of Grace was developed by the Archidocese of Omaha…
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Safe Environment Multi-Language Resources The Safe Environment Office translates some of its resources into several different languages. Please see below for informational translated documents. Spanish Resources Safe Environment Program Policies Expand Policy for the Prevention of and Response to Sexual Abuse – Access Document Code of Conduct -Access Document Reporting Suspected Abuse or Neglect of…
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Become a New Safe Environment Facilitator New Facilitator Application Process Updated 1/2025 Upcoming New Facilitator Training Webinars through Virtus Winter & Spring Sessions Option 1 (participation is required each day): ENGLISH SESSION Feb. 24th – 28th (Monday – Friday) 6:00 am – 9:00 am Pacific Time Option 2 (participation is required each day): ENGLISH SESSION…
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