In the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the Catholic bishops of the United States, address their commitment to working with children and youth, parents, educators, civil authorities, and various organizations in the protection of children and youth in our care.

In response to our call to accountability the Archdiocese of New Orleans provides training for children, clergy, religious, and laity (employees and volunteers) in the prevention of and recognitions of child abuse.

Any employee or volunteer who has ongoing, unsupervised contact with minors – or anyone who attends an overnight event with minors – must complete the following steps:

1. Attend Safe Environment training. The calendar is below. Choose the date that works for you. No pre-registration or phone calls are necessary. Just show up and sign in with your name and the name of your parish/school when you arrive. Please be sure to check the calendar the day of the training – changes will be reflected there.

2. Background check. This is handled through your parish or school. Contact the appropriate staff member.

3. Contact your parish/school for information regarding Austin Computing.

Safe Environment training and background check must be repeated every three years. Thank you!

Praesidium Ministry Summary
Praesidium Parent Summary
Summary of Louisiana Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Law
 

          Child and Youth Training

Our commitment to your child's safety includes prayerful and respectful training for all our children and teens to help them recognize their dignity and the importance of recognizing the difference between safe and unsafe people in their environment so that they and their parents can create a safe environment whereever they go.
 

Praesidium, Inc.
PreK Safe Environment
Praesidium Training Grades K - 5
Grade 6 Safe Environment
Praesidium Training Grades 7 - 12
Praesidium Healthy Boundaries in Peer Relationships
Praesidium Healty Boundaries in Dating Relationships                                               
Praesidium Healthy Boundaries in Electronic Communications
High School Safe Environment
Hand - Who are My Trusted Adults?
'Shelby Has A Secret', Safe Environment Review

Parents have the right to wihhold the Safe Environment sessions for students on:
Sunday, October 20, 2019 for Kindergarten through Grade 2
Monday, October 21, 2019 for Grades 3 through 8



 

New Orleans Children's Advocacy Center

The New Orleans Child Advocacy Center (NOCAC) is a program of the Audrey Hepburn Children At-Risk Evaluation Center at Children’s Hospital that provides a coordinated, multi-agency approach to the investigation, intervention, and treatment of child sexual and physical abuse.  We are located in a restored, child-friendly cottage co-located with the Audrey Hepburn CARE Center at 1101 Calhoun, New Orleans.

Policy Concerning Abuse or Neglect of Minors
Política sobre Abuso o Negligencia de Menores

Principles of Ethics and Integrity in Ministry
Principios de Ética e Integridad en el Ministerio

Technology Policy For Pastoral Work with Young People

Background Screening Policy

Archdiocese of New Orleans Anti-Bullying Policy