Upcoming Safe Environment Certification Opportunity:
If you have questions about Safe Environment Certification please reach out to Jennifer Russo, our Safe Environment Coordinator at safe@stpiusxchurch.org
If you are in need of Safe Environment Certification please click on the link below to create an account on Virtus and view all available sessions:
https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_2.cfm?theme=0&org=29031
Safe Environment Requirements:
The Diocese of Lafayette is committed to insuring a safe environment for all children against sexual abuse.
All clergy, lay employees, and volunteers, whose work/ministry involves contact with children, shall undergo a criminal background check. Also, there shall be documentation of reference checks for all new employees and ALL volunteers.
All clergy, lay employees, and volunteers, whose work/ministry involves contact with children, shall undergo initial education/training in the diocesan safe environment program. In addition, each calendar year, they will be required to attend a continuing education in-service on child abuse-related issues.
First Time Registrants:
- Below is a link for First Time Registrants to create an account on Virtus and register for an Initial Session.
- Once you create an account, choose a class titled: Safe Environment for the Protection of Children and Young People or Initial Safe Environment Training (Preferably at St. Pius, but sessions at other locations are viable options as well.)
Recertification:
- You are eligible for recertification if you have done the Initial Safe Environment Training and it has been less than 5 years since your most recent renewal.
- To recertify, login to your account on virtusonline.org and complete the online module for the current year.
For questions about Safe Environment Certification please contact Jennifer Russo at safe@stpiusxchurch.org.