Safe Environment Resources
Safe Environment Resources
"The mission of the Archdiocese's Safe Environment Program is to insure the safety of children and young people who have been entrusted to our care in our parishes, schools, religious education classes, and other programs."
Yearly Safe Environment Report for Directors and Coordinators: This form should be used by Directors/Coordinators of Religious Education to make their annual report regarding the implementation of the children's curriculum.
Archdiocesan Safe Environment Office: Safe Environment resources are provided through this Archdiocesan office.
Background Check Authorization Forms: Spanish, English
Catholic Community: Right, Safe, Good Relationships: curriculum and lesson plans for sexual abuse awareness training in schools and catechetical programs in the Archdiocese.
Codes of Conduct for Employees and Volunteers
Crisis Management Plan Report (you need the latest version of Adobe Reader for best results):
Protection of God's Children: curriculum.
Safe Environment Training Sessions: all persons having contact with minors are expected to attend this training. Click this link to view the sessions available and to register on-line. Or, you may the Safe Environment Office: 212-371-1011 x2810.
Safer Spaces:
Safe Environment Roster Example
School Crisis Guide: this resource may be helpful for religious education leaders to develop their own crisis management plan.
Social Media Guidelines: USCCB's "best practices" for Church personnel using social media in ministry.
