Guidelines for parishes who wish to host a Safeguarding God's Children training:

1. Contact one of the diocesan certified trainers.    (To find a trainer in your area click Trainer List )
    
2. Training sessions are limited to 50 participants per session.
    
3. Congregations are asked to have a person from the pastoral care team available during the four-hour session (for participants who might need pastoral assistance.)
    
4. Each trainer will send the list of the participant names/church affiliation to the Diocesan House. Each congregation will receive certificates.

Safeguarding God's Children Training Resources and Downloads:

(Adobe Acrobat required for all downloads)
 

Safeguarding Training Manual

Elder Abuse Module

Diocesan Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse

Model Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse

Model Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Church Workers

Model Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation of Adults


Note: Safeguarding All God's Children training kits are available for purchase at a cost of $175 plus postage. Contact Tana Sembiante at (941) 556-0315, ext. 271