The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People is a comprehensive set of procedures established by the USCCB in June 2002 for addressing allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy. The Charter also includes guidelines for reconciliation, healing, accountability, and prevention of future acts of abuse.
Virtus Training
Virtus is a program that strives to promote awareness and prevention of child sexual abuse. Every catechist and volunteer working with children and teens is required to complete a three hour training session. After attending the training your Virtus account will be activated by the Office for the Protection of Children and you’ll be assigned monthly training bulletins as part of ongoing education and awareness on how to protect children. Check the Virtus website for other locations offering the training.
To register and for more information on training sessions, click on the following link:
http://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theOrgID=18958&theme=0
Archdiocese of Chicago Background Check
Every catechist and volunteer working with children and teens must agree to complete an online national background check click here. For instructions on how to complete the background check click here.
TBD (State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services)
For additional information about the State of Illinois child abuse and neglect system, click on link:
CANTS (Child Abuse Neglect Tracking System).
Please return this form to Debbie Maffesoli, Site Administrator at Holy Family, so that we may keep a copy on file for you – she will forward to IL – DCFS.
Archdiocese of Chicago, Code of Conduct for Children
The Archdiocese of Chicago has published a Code of Conduct for Church Personnel, that applies to all volunteers who work with children and teens. To read and print a copy of this document, click here. Please return signed page to the Faith Office once completed.
Mandated Reporter Training
ONLINE training – MUST be connected to printer to print certificate of completion. click here
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
Information and requirements click here
Additional Resources
Children Matter Network
Archdiocese of Chicago Office
For the Protection of Children and Youth