Initial Safe Environment Training for Adults
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The Office of Safe Environment is responsible for educating all clergy, members of a religious order, parish and diocesan employees, including those who have no contact with children, young people, or vulnerable adults; and adult volunteers whose ministry or role places them in regular contact with children, young people, or vulnerable adults about the prevention of sexual abuse. The required Safe Environment training also teaches attendees how to recognize predatory behaviors, and review proper boundaries, and maintain a culture of awareness, knowledge, and vigilance for those entrusted in our care.
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Initial Safe Environment Training
The diocesan Child and Youth Protection policy requires completing the initial Safe Environment training session (2 hours) upon the assumption of duties, employment, or volunteering for those 18 years of age and older for those who are required to attend the initial Safe Environment Training and undergo a criminal background check. Those individuals are:
- All clergy;
- All members of religious orders;
- All parish and diocesan employees, including those who have no contact with children, young people, or vulnerable adults;
- All adult volunteers whose ministry or role places them in regular contact with children, young people, or vulnerable adults;
- Any adult interested in learning more about child abuse prevention.
Coaches and substitute teachers are required to complete the credentialing process before the assumption of duties.
The Diocese of Syracuse does not require employees and volunteers under the age of 18
to attend Safe Environment training due to the sensitive topics that are discussed.To complete the credentialing process, participants must pass a criminal background check.
For more information regarding initial sessions, see below.
Contact the Office of Safe Environment for assistance: 315.470.1421 or [email protected].
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Initial Training Information
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IN-PERSON INITIAL SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
Pre-registration is required for all participants. Walk-ins at in-person sessions are not permitted under any circumstance.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early as late arrivals may not be permitted to enter the training.
An email confirmation will be sent once the registration is complete. If you did not receive the registration email in your inbox or “junk”/“spam” folder, contact the Office of Safe Environment for assistance at 315.470.1421.
Registration for in-person training sessions will close one (1) business day before the training session so please plan accordingly. If you must cancel your registration and/or need to reschedule for another date and time, please contact the Office of Safe Environment.
See below to view the initial training schedule and to register for a session.
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Initial Training Calendar
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Below is a calendar that lists the training dates, times, and locations for the next 60 days. Note that the training schedule is updated regularly with additional dates and times. Pre-registration is required for all participants. An email confirmation will be sent once the registration is complete. If you did not receive the registration email in your inbox or “junk”/“spam” folder, contact the Safe Environment office for assistance.
Pre-registration is required for all in-person and online participants.
In-person training: Please arrive at least 10 minutes early as late arrivals may not be permitted to enter the training.
To register for an initial training session, click on the training you would like to attend to open the description of the session and select "Click here to register".
If you must cancel your registration and/or need to reschedule for another date and time, please contact the Office of Safe Environment at 315.470.1421.
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