VIRTUS
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond's Policy for Protecting God's Children
Linda Mingos
Elementary Coord.
Safety First!
Every effort is made to create a safe and welcoming learning environment for our children, youth and families:
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All staff and volunteers who work with minors must complete a background check and VIRTUS training
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The gathering spaces are inspected regularly by the Diocesan Office for Risk Management and parish staff.
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AED devices, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and telephones are available in the Education building and church.
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Several staff members and volunteers are trained and certified in CPR and the use of the AED devices.
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Procedures for the safe and orderly pick-up and drop-off of children are defined in parent & catechist handouts.
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All diocesan policies and prodedures for the safe supervision of children and youth are followed.
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All diocesan policies for the transport and supervision of youth during "off campus" activities are followed.
If you identify a potential safety issue that is not being properly addressed, please contact Dr. Clement immediately.
Click Here to Learn More About the Diocese's Safety Policies
VIRTUS:
VIRTUSĀ® is a national Catholic training program for the prevention of the abuse of minors. The Diocese of Richmond requires that all adult volunteers who work with minors must complete a background check and take the 3 hour VIRTUS training course. Please see www.virtus.org for more information or to register.