Protecting God’s Children
Prior to beginning employment/volunteer service, all persons involved with minors on a regular, recurring basis and those who would have the opportunity to be alone with children during parish, school or religious education sponsored events are required to present the following:
Prior to any renewal, the person is required to sign another release form.
The above documentation is to be obtained prior to anyone being hired or being permitted to volunteer, and is kept on file.
- Results of a criminal background investigation (subject to the conditions of the Diocese of Joliet). Background checks are to be renewed every 5 years.
Prior to any renewal, the person is required to sign another release form.
- Written acknowledgement that the person has read and understood the Standards of Behavior to Safeguard Against Child Abuse (2014) and the Policy Regarding Sexual Abuse of Minors (2013). (Both documents may be downloaded at the Forms link on this page.)
- Proof of attendance at a Protecting God’s Children program. (Proof of previous completion of the program will be accepted.)
- All employees of the Church are to complete annual continuing education in child protection as an extension of the Protecting God’s Children Workshop. This requirement is fulfilled by reading monthly bulletins published by VIRTUS.
The above documentation is to be obtained prior to anyone being hired or being permitted to volunteer, and is kept on file.
Required Forms
Volunteer Application 2014
Acknowledgement 2014
Volunteer-Independent Contractor Release
Policy Regarding Sexual Abuse of Minors
Standards of Behavior to Safeguard Against Child Abuse
DCFS Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status
Acknowledgement 2014
Volunteer-Independent Contractor Release
Policy Regarding Sexual Abuse of Minors
Standards of Behavior to Safeguard Against Child Abuse
DCFS Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status
Protecting God's Children Awareness Session
Out of concern for the safety and well-being of children, every diocesan, parish, school or religious education employee/volunteer who has significant or sustained contact with children is asked to participate in the Protecting God’s Children program. The program is also offered to others interested in attending.
Information regarding the location of area sessions can be obtained through the diocesan web site: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org.
Information regarding the location of area sessions can be obtained through the diocesan web site: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org.
- Click on Offices
- Click on Chancery & Tribunal
- Click on Protecting God’s Children or Office of Child and Youth Protection
- Click on VIRTUS
- Click on workshop schedule
- Here you will see all the workshops being offered. Choose one and click on Start Registration.
Reporting Incidents of Sexual Abuse:
Sexual abuse is a sin and a crime. Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance. The Church has a responsibility to help victims of sexual abuse and to ensure that offenders are brought to justice. Reports may be made to any pastor or to (815) 263-6467. Contact DCFS at 1-800-25-ABUSE.
For more information:
Visit our diocesan web site at:
http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ct/sectioncontent.php?secid=13
Contact our parish Safe Environment Coordinator Jane Walter:
jane@sijhinsdale.com
630-655-5918
To read the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,” click on the following link to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ web site:
http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/child-and-youth-protection/charter.cfm
http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ct/sectioncontent.php?secid=13
Contact our parish Safe Environment Coordinator Jane Walter:
jane@sijhinsdale.com
630-655-5918
To read the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,” click on the following link to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ web site:
http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/child-and-youth-protection/charter.cfm
