Protection of Children and Youth
As a part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are committed to protecting children and youth. Academy of Holy Angels fulfills this commitment with the following:
- Recruit and screen volunteers and employees
- Track the Essential 3 for all volunteers and employees
- Host VIRTUS safe environment training sessions
- Ensure that all events at AHA follow policies and best practices for the safety of children and youth
- Share safe environment information with parents, parishioners and others
- Conduct and track personal safety lessons for children and youth
- Report annually to OPCY regarding compliance with the Essential 3 and children and youth safety lesson requirements
Depending on a volunteer's role, they may need to complete the Essential 3 that are the Archdiocesan requirements of the Safe Environment Training. We'll need them to read and sign the Code of Conduct, complete a background check, and attend Virtus Training. They should be in contact with Becky Herling, Safe Environment Coordinator, with any questions,
RESOURCES
If you suspect abuse, your first call should be to law enforcement or child protection officials where the suspected abuse occurred. A list of regularly updated county child protection phone numbers is available on the Minnesota Department of Human Services website.
Pamphlet from Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis: