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
As a NEW VOLUNTEER, your obligations are to:
Once you complete the initial process, you will be required to renew your training annually. Renewal training consists of viewing Diocesan provided on-line training or attending a scheduled training session at our parish, or other Dallas Diocese parish, and submitting all accompanying documentation.
NEW & EXISTING VOLUNTEERS can find on-line training options by logging in here:
My Obligations
Look here for help if you have any problems with the renewal videos: Help
Reporting Abuse
If you believe that you, or someone you know, is a victim of past or present abuse or sexual abuse, please notify law enforcement. In the event the abuse involves a minor, please also contact the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services through the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org . Finally, if the abuse involves a member of the clergy, a parish employee, or diocesan employee, please also notify the Diocese of Dallas Victims Assistance Coordinator, Brenda Martinez, at 214-379-2812 or [email protected]
Teen Volunteers need to have both forms below turned in to the safe environment officer before they will be cleared to volunteer.
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
Safety Monitor and Incident