Safe Environment
The Archdiocese of Omaha Safe Environment mission is to ensure all children/youth and vulnerable adults will experience a welcoming, safe, and caring environment that allows them to embrace their faith and engage in healthy relationships. Our Safe Environment program is in response to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. These efforts include Safe Environment Adult Certification (training, background check, code of conduct) for all who have contact with children/youth, Circle of Grace yearly training for children and youth, Safe Environment Coordinators in parishes/ schools and ongoing parish/school audits. Our goal is to provide a strong safety net for our children/youth and vulnerable adults by having all those who are safe environment certified be our "eyes and ears" to protect them.
USCCB's Charter for the Protection of Children and Young PeopleAmbientes 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 Safe Environment safety net consists of several parts:
- Victim Assistance Coordination. Ensures that victims of abuse receive thorough and caring assistance in a safe environment where they can feel comfortable.
- Policy Development. Codes of Conduct and specific policies covering relationships, boundaries, communications, and the obligations of archdiocesan clergy, employees and volunteers.
- Safe Environment Coordinators. Coordinators are in parishes and schools to assist in the implementation of safe environment efforts.
- Parish and School Audits. Conducted on a five-year cycle to educate, support and ensure compliance with the Charter.
- Circle of Grace Safety Curriculum. The Circle of Grace concept teaches young people that God gives us all our own Circle of Grace to help us be safe. Developed by the Archdiocese of Omaha, this curriculum has been adopted by more than 68 dioceses and is used in hundreds of schools nationwide.
- Safe Environment Certification. For archdiocesan clergy, employees, and volunteers which includes training, successful background checks and acknowledged code of conduct.
- A Review Board. To assist the Archbishop in his responsibilities for the protection of youth.
- A Ministerial Conduct Board. The Board serves the Archbishop who refers alleged clergy misconduct concerns, not involving minors, for consultation.
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.
Report Bishop Abuse
Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service
This service was created to gather and relay reports of sexual misconduct involving bishops of the United States, and reports of their intentional interference in a sexual abuse investigation.
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.
Safe Environment Recertification
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.
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
Certificación de Ambientes Seguro
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.
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