Safe Environment

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.

The Safe Environment Coordinator is a resource person for the Archdiocese at the disposal of parishes, schools, and organizations in the area of child abuse and the prevention of abuse. The coordinator works with all archdiocesan entities to assure compliance to the Charter.

Safe Environment Coordinator
Sr. Mary Ellen Wheelahan, O. Carm.
Archdiocese of New Orleans
7887 Walmsley Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504)861-6278
srmwheelahan@arch-no.org

Archbishop Aymond Letter of Promulgation

Policies of the Archdiocese of 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

*Safe and Sacred Safe Environment On-line Training Instructions

We are committed to protecting our children and youth in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

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!
 

Austin Computing Instructions for Applicants:

• Check with your parish/school before registering on Austin Computing.

• All sections of the form must be completed in order for a background check to be run through the parish/school.

• Austin Computing Log-in:  www.eappsdb.com/no

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

Praesidium, Inc.
Praesidium Training Grades K - 5
Praesidium Training Grades 7 - 12
Praesidium Healthy Boundaries in Peer Relationships
Praesidium Healty Boundaries in Dating Relationships
Praesidium Healthy Boundaries in Electronic Communications

Archbishop Aymond Message to the Young Church
'Shelby Has A Secret', Safe Environment Review
PreK Safe Environment
Grade 6 Safe Environment
High School Power Point 2017-2018
Hand - Who are My Trusted Adults?

Administrator Report Form – on Austin Computing Solutions (Reports Menu), signed copy sent to srmwheelahan@arch-no.org
Record of Classes Taught 2017-2018
Questions and Answers
Summary Chart for Safe Environment
Parent Refusal Form 2017-2018
SE Letter for October 2017
Organization Adult Volunteer List 2017-2018
Mandated Reporter Telephone Numbers to be Posted in Parish/School Buildings

USCCB
Charter For The Protection Of Children And Young People
2016 Annual Report
Resources
Faith and Safety - Technology Safety Through the Eyes of Faith

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services toll-free number
855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437)
for anyone in the state to call and report child abuse or neglect.

One number, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak to a trained child welfare worker to report possible abuse and neglect.

Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana
Louisiana Mandated Reporter Form
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services

Anti-Bullying Policy
Stop Bullying.gov
American Psychological Association
National Crime Prevention Council
Bridging Refugee Youth & Children's Service

Anti-Trafficking Program - information from Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) on Human Trafficking
Letter to Dioceses - from MRS containing information on the intersection of child abuse and human trafficking
MRS Brochure - on human trafficking
Carmelite NGO

A commercial promoting the Safe School Hotline in New Orleans for Crimestoppers GNO
Crimestoppers: Safe School Hotline Brochure
How Brains are Built: The Core Story of Brain Development
Sexting Prevention
The 10 Commandments of Internet Behavior
Office of Louisiana Attorney General
Connect Safely
Project Safe Childhood, U.S. Department of Justice
SafeKids
Netsmartz
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Darkness to Light
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
GetNetWise
Kids Health/Internet Safety (also in Spanish)
CyberSmart!
Wired Kids
Childhelp
AT&T Safety Games
iSafe
Child Lures Prevention
Crimestoppers
National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministers

Summary of Adult Training Information:

• Praesidium Website