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DIOCESE OF DALLAS SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMThe Diocese of Dallas' Mission Statement for the Safe Environment Program states:
As Christian adults, we have a moral and legal responsibility and are entrusted by God with the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of minors and vulnerable adults. As they participate in activities within or sponsored by our Diocese, it is our responsibility and commitment to provide an environment, which is safe and nurturing.
To accomplish this goal, the Diocese requires all parish volunteers to be cleared with the Diocese Safe Environment Program. If you are not cleared, you are not authorized to volunteer with any parish ministry.
La Declaración de Misión del Programa de Ambiente Seguro de la Diócesis de Dallas establece:
Como adultos cristianos, tenemos la responsabilidad moral y legal, y estamos encargados por Dios del bienestar espiritual, emocional y físico de los menores y adultos vulnerables. Al participar en actividades dentro de nuestra Diócesis o patrocinadas por ella, es nuestra responsabilidad y compromiso proporcionar un ambiente seguro y enriquecedor.
Para lograr este objetivo, la Diócesis requiere que todos los voluntarios parroquiales cumplan con el Programa de Ambiente Seguro de la Diócesis. Si no cumple con este requisito, no está autorizado para participar como voluntario en ningún ministerio parroquial. -
Safe Environment at St. Michael's
The safety of our children and those at risk is of utmost importance. To that end, We screen volunteers and adhere to all requirements of the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program.
La seguridad de nuestros niños y de las personas en situación de riesgo es de suma importancia. Para ello, evaluamos a los voluntarios y cumplimos con todos los requisitos del Programa de Ambiente Seguro de la Diócesis de Dallas.
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Always Report Suspected Abuse
If you suspect abuse of a minor has occurred, including sexual abuse:
- Contact local law enforcement and contact the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services through the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org- If the allegation involves a priest, deacon, employee, or volunteer of a parish or the Diocese, in addition to contacting government authorities, please also notify Brenda Martinez, Victim’s Assistance Coordinator at [email protected], 214-379-2812, or click on the link Report Suspected Abuse below and complete the form.
You may also contact the Diocesan Victims’ Assistance Coordinator, Barbara Landregan, at 214-379-2812. Let us always pray that God our Heavenly Father will bring comfort and healing to all victims and their loved ones.
Si sospecha que ha ocurrido abuso de un menor, incluido abuso sexual:
- Comuníquese con la policía local y con el Departamento de Servicios Familiares y de Protección de Texas a través de la línea directa de abuso de Texas al 1-800-252-5400 o www.txabusehotline.org
- Si la denuncia involucra a un sacerdote, diácono, empleado o voluntario de una parroquia o de la Diócesis, además de comunicarse con las autoridades gubernamentales.
Puede también notificar a Brenda Martínez, Coordinadora de Asistencia a Víctimas, en [email protected] , 214-379-2812, o utilice el enlace Reporte Sospecha de Abuso a continuacon y complete el formulario. -
Prayer to Saint Germaine Cousin
Patron of the Victims of Child Abuse
Saint Germaine, watch over those children who suffer abuse as you did. Help us to give them the love and protection you only got from God. Give us the courage to speak out against abuse when we know of it. Help us to forgive those who abuse the way you did, without sacrificing the lives of the children who need help. Amen