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Back to ArchSPM.org Menu About Our Mission News & Events FAQs Frequently Asked Questions about Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment Frequently Asked Questions about Disclosure of Substantiated Claims Frequently Asked Questions about Safe Environment and Ministerial Standards Task Force Close Staff Contact Us Close Promise to Protect Adult Requirements Educating Children and Youth Protecting Vulnerable Adults Safe Environment Programs at Parishes and Catholic Schools Child Protection Protocols Learn The Signs Close Pledge to Heal Accountability Disclosures Regarding Clergy Sexual Abuse of Minors Report and Recommendations of the Safe Environment and Ministerial Standards Task Force Promotion of Ministerial Standards Notices of Claims Regarding Clergy Sexual Abuse Depositions Close Policies Resources Downloads Links Close Report Abuse Essential 3 Requirements for those who have either regular or unsupervised interaction with children, youth, or vulnerable adults. Policies Policies for the Catholic Center, parishes, Catholic schools and other entities Resources Brochures, posters, links, other resources for safe environment and victim/survivor assistance Disclosures Names and assignments of individuals against whom there is a substantiated claim of abuse How Local Parishes and Catholic Schools Help Establish Safe Environments for Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults Protecting children, youth and vulnerable adults is of highest importance at parishes and Catholic schools throughout the archdiocese. All clergy and parish, school and archdiocesan employees, as well as volunteers who have either regular or unsupervised interaction with minors or vulnerable adults must complete the Essential 3 requirements: participate in VIRTUS safe environment training, undergo a criminal background check, and adhere to a code of conduct. Catholic schools and parish faith formation and youth ministry programs have been teaching children and youth age-appropriate lessons about personal safety and sexual abuse prevention since 2006. Learn more about how parishes and Catholic schools work to establish safe environments under Promise to Protect . News & Events Child Abuse Prevention Month April 2, 2020 — National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect and promotes the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During the month of April, parishes are encouraged to increase awareness through bulletin announcements, at-home activities, online events, homilies and social media. Continue reading → Documents Posted: Third Independent, External Audit of the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment Policies and Procedures January 28, 2020 – A third and final independent, external audit of the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment policies and procedures was conducted and it found that the Archdiocese is in substantial compliance with the Ramsey County Settlement Agreement. Continue reading → Archdiocese Commits to Further Action Following Fulfillment of Ramsey County Settlement Agreement January 28, 2020 – Ramsey County District Court Judge Teresa Warner today discharged the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis from Court oversight of its safe environment policies, practices and procedures. Continue reading → View All News & Events Impact of Awareness, Prevention and Response First Number Background checks on clergy, employees and volunteers since 2012 Second Number Number of adults who have been VIRTUS trained since 2005 The Fourth Number VIRTUS training sessions held in the Archdiocese since 2005 Report Abuse Your first call should be to law enforcement. Click to learn more. Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment The mission of the Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment is to work with our community to address the devastating societal problem of the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults by implementing abuse prevention programs, immediately reporting allegations of abuse to law enforcement and/or child/adult protection officials, and cooperating fully with their investigations, and helping those affected by abuse in their healing journey. 777 Forest Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106 | (651) 291-4400; After Hours: (651) 291-4464 | safeenvironment@archspm.org © 2020 Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Catholic web design by HyperDo Media...