Safe Environment
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Links
- - Safe Environment Screening Form
- - Policy on Sexual Misconduct for the Diocese of Dallas
- - Safe Environment Program Book
- - Check Your Current Compliance Status
- - Diocese of Dallas Social Media Policy
- - Investigacion de Antecedentes
- - Programa de Ambiente Seguro
- - Reglamento de Conducta Sexual Inapropiada
- - Reglamento de los Medios Sociales de Comunicación
- - Diocese Vehicle Safety Policy
- - Drive Smart Be Safe Training
- - Scheduled Training Classes Available at Other Local Parishes
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Contact Us
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Mr. Mike Humphreymhumphreyourladyrockwall.orgSafety Director
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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:
- Complete a screening form: Safe Environment Screening Form (Spanish)
- You will be asked to provide contact info for three personal references (email works best)
- The screening form will also ask you to read and acknowledge the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program Policy, Policy on Sexual Misconduct and the Social Media Policy.
- Attend a training session where you will view the Bishop's foundational training video on Safe Environment.
- You will also be interviewed by the coordinator of the ministry you will be volunteering with.
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.RENEWING VOLUNTEERS can find on-line renewal training options by logging in here:
My Obligations
Look here for help if you have any problems with the renewal videos: HelpIn-person Annual Renewal Sessions currently available in the Diocese:http://dallas.setanet.org/classes.php
Reporting AbuseIf 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, Barbara Landregan, at 214-379-2812 or blandregan@cathdal.org
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.
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
Safety Monitor and Incident - Complete a screening form: Safe Environment Screening Form (Spanish)