Safe Environment

The Archdiocese of Omaha is committed to a safe,
pure, and loving environment for all of our youth

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Safe Environment

The Archdiocese of Omaha is committed to ensuring that all children can learn with smiles and open hearts from caring leaders in each one of our parishes, schools, and activities. The Safe Environment program is our Archdiocesan response to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The Archdiocese of Omaha is actively committed to this cause through the volunteers, staff, priests, and parents who work together to furnish a comfortable place of growth and development for our youth.

Ambientes Seguros

La Arquidiócesis de Omaha está comprometida a garantizar que todos los niños puedan aprender con sonrisas y corazones abiertos de los líderes solidarios en cada una de nuestras parroquias, escuelas y actividades. El programa de Ambientes Seguros es la respuesta de la Arquidiócesis a la Carta Estatutaria de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos para la Protección de los Niños y Jóvenes. La Arquidiócesis de Omaha está activamente comprometida con esta causa a través de los voluntarios, el personal, los sacerdotes y los padres de familia que trabajan juntos para proporcionar un lugar seguro para el crecimiento y desarrollo de nuestra juventud.

The Archdiocese of Omaha is committed to ensuring that all children can learn with smiles and open hearts from caring leaders in each one of our parishes, schools, and activities.

The Safe Environment program is our Archdiocesan response to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The Archdiocese of Omaha is actively committed to this cause through the volunteers, staff, priests, and parents who work together to furnish a comfortable place of growth and development for our youth.

The Safe Environment program consists of several parts:

  • Policy Development. Specific policies covering relationships, communications, and the obligations of archdiocesan clergy, employees and volunteers.
  • Victim Assistance Coordination. Ensures that victims of abuse receive thorough and caring assistance in a safe environment where they can feel comfortable.
  • Training and Certification. For archdiocesan clergy, employees and volunteers.
  • A Review Board. To assist the Archbishop in his responsibilities for the protection of youth.
  • Circle of Grace Education Programs. The Circle of Grace education concept teaches young people that God gives us all our own Circle of Grace. Developed by the Archdiocese of Omaha, this program has been adopted by over 68 dioceses and is used in hundreds of schools nationwide.

 

Safe Environment Policies

Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

Review the Bishops' Charter and all Safe Environment policies and guidelines.

Estatuto Para la Protección de Niños y Jóvenes

Revise el Estatuto de Obispos y todas las políticas y directrices del programa de Ambientes Seguros.

Safe Environment Training & Certification

Click below to register via the Catholic Mutual Group website. The first step is to create a new account. Then you will acknowledge the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct, sign up for a training most convenient for you, and submit a background check request.

Initial / Live Training

Click below to recertify via the Catholic Mutual Group website. You can do this 60 days before your current certification expires. You will need your current username and password. Click on forgot username and password if needed; you will then receive an email with your information. Please do not create a new account. For further assistance with username and password questions, contact your parish or school Safe Environment Coordinator. Once you are in your account, you will acknowledge the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct, watch the online training, and submit a background check request.

Recertification 

Certificación & Capacitación en Ambientes Seguros

Haga clic para registrarse por medio de la página de Catholic Mutual Group. El primer paso es crear una cuenta nueva. Luego, usted reconocerá y aceptará el Código de Conducta de la Arquidiócesis, regístrese para la capacitación que sea más conveniente para usted y envíe una solicitud para la revisión de los antecedentes penales.

Entrenamiento Inicial / En Vivo

Haga clic a continuación para recertificarse por medio del sitio web de Catholic Mutual Group. Esto puede hacerlo 60 días antes de que caduque su certificación actual. Necesitará su nombre de usuario y contraseña actual. Haga clic en Olvidé el nombre de usuario y la contraseña si es necesario; luego recibirá un correo electrónico con su información. No vaya a crear una cuenta nueva. Para obtener más ayuda si tiene preguntas sobre su nombre de usuario y la contraseña, comuníquese con su parroquia o Coordinador de Ambientes Seguros. Una vez que esté en su cuenta, reconozca y acepte el Código de Conducta de la Arquidiócesis, vea la capacitación en línea y envíe la solicitud para la revisión de sus antecedentes penales.

Recertificación

Find a training session

This calendar is routinely updated with new sessions as they become available. Safe Environment Training takes 2 – 2 ½ hours.

Contact

Suzi Peklo

smpeklo@archomaha.org
402-827-3794

Mary Maguire

mkmaguire@archomaha.org
402-557-5562

Cathi Snyder

cmsnyder@archomaha.org
402-557-5561

For technical support with the Catholic Mutual Group platform, contact CMG at 1-800-228-6108