Safe Environment

"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 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."- Diocese of Dallas

 Our Lady of the Lake requires all ministry volunteers to be Safe Environment compliant.

As a NEW VOLUNTEER, your obligations are to:
 

1. Complete a screening form: Safe Environment Screening Form       (Spanish)
   • You will be asked to provide contact info for three personal references (email works best)
2. Read: Policy on Sexual Misconduct for the Diocese Of Dallas
3. Read: Safe Environment Program Book
4. Attend a training session that includes viewing of the video titled "A Family of Faith"
   • You will also be interviewed by the coordinator of the ministry you will be volunteering with
5. New Volunteers will also need to read and sign the Diocese of Dallas Social Media Policy.

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RENEWING VOLUNTEERS can find on-line renewal training options by logging in here:

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Look here for help if you have any problems with the renewal videos: Help

In-person Annual Renewal Sessions currently available in the Diocese:

http://dallas.setanet.org/classes.php

TEEN VOLUNTEERS (those 6th grade thru 17 years old)
Teen Volunteers need to have both forms below turned in to the Parish Safety Director and must attend a Teen Safe Environment Training Session before they will be cleared to volunteer.

• Teen Code of Conduct
• Parental Consent/ Release

Additional Resources

Texas Dept. of Family and Protective Services (includes Child Protective Services): 24hr Toll-Free Family Violence Hotline: 1-800-252-5400

Dallas Children's Advocacy Center

State of Texas Registered Sex Offender Database

Individuals with knowledge about violations of Diocesan policy should call the Chancellor or the Safe Environment Director of the Diocese at 214-528-2240, or they may write to them at The Diocese of Dallas, PO Box 190507 Dallas, TX 75219

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