Safe Environment Training
Promise to Protect, Pledge to Heal
The Diocese of Salt Lake City is committed to ensuring the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults and providing pastoral outreach to victims and survivors of sexual abuse by clergy.
"Families need to know that the Church is making every effort to protect their children. They should also know that they have every right to turn to the Church with full confidence, for it is a safe and secure home. Consequently, priority must not be given to any other kind of concern, whatever its nature, such as the desire to avoid scandal, since there is absolutely no place in ministry for those who abuse minors." Pope Francis (2/2/2015)
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Compliance in the Diocese of Salt Lake City Safe Environment Program is a prerequisite to having contact with children, youth and vulnerable adults.
After initial certification, compliance is required every three (3) years.
All diocesan personnel and volunteers* (even if minors themselves (ages 11 to 17)), having contact with children, youth and vulnerable adults, must comply with diocesan policies and with applicable state and local laws. First time users of CMG Connect must create a new account.
1. For a minor child 11-17 years old.
There is no background check required for minors.
When asked for participation role, please select: YOUTH MINOR
When asked to identify school select: Saint Olaf Catholic School
2. I am an adult 18 + NOT EMPLOYEE OR CLERGY
When asked to identify school select: Saint Olaf Catholic SCHOOL
When asked for USCCB Role select: VOLUNTEER
When asked for CATEGORY: ONLY select Volunteer if your category is not listed.
A background check is included automatically at the end of the safe environment training
3. Certification for Ministering to the Sick Training
When asked to identify school select: Saint Olaf Catholic School
A background check is included automatically at the end of the safe environment training.
Click here to access the Safe Environment Program Policy Manual
Click here to access the Safe Environment Handbook
Click here to access to Group Gathering Form
Find the Code of Conduct for Minors Form here
(The above links redirect you to Saint Olaf Catholic Church's website. You may find all files below.)
Contacts
Gricelda Poteracki, Safe Environment Coordinator for Saint Olaf Catholic School
Contact Information: gpoteracki@stolafs.org or 801.295.5341
Dawn Flynn, Safe Environment Coordinator for Saint Olaf Church
Contact Information: Dawn@stolafut.org or 801.295.3621
Rachel Le Melle, Dir. of Safe Environment, Victim Assistance Coordinator
Contact information: safeenv@dioslc.org or 801- 456-9344
Mandi Knaras, Specialist for Safe Environment
Contact Information: mandi.knaras@dioslc.org or 801- 456-9360
Louisa Renouard, Program Specialist, Office of Safe Environment
Contact Information: louisa.renouard@dioslc.org or 801- 456-9366
Louisa's Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm
Maintaining a Safe Environment for Our Children
The Diocese of Salt Lake City is committed to the protecting children, youth, and vulnerable adults. If you believe that a child has been subject to abuse and the victim is under age 18 at the time of the report, contact the Division of Child and Family Services at 1.855.323.3237 or the nearest law enforcement agency. In addition, if the alleged abuser is employed or a is a volunteer for the diocese or if the victim is not age 18 year or older or if the abuse occurred on diocesan property, please contact the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 801.328.8641 Office of Safe Environment.
La Diocesis de Salt Lake City esta comprometida a la protección de nińos y jovens. Si usted cree que un nińo ha sido sujeto de abuso y si la fecha en que el abuso es reportado la victim es menor de 18 anos, la ley de Utah exige que usted notifique a la Division de Servicios para Ninos y Familias (DCFS), llame al 1.855.323.3237. Ademas, si la victim tiene 18 anos o mas y el abusador sospechoso es un empleado o volutario de la diócesis, el abuso ocurre dentro de propiedad diocessana, llame al Centro Pastoral Diocesdano al 801.328.8641 o safeenv@dioslc.org Oficina de Ambiente Seguro.
Safe Environment Documents
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