The Protecting God's Children™ Program for adults is mandatory training for all paid employees of the Diocese of Reno and all volunteers, 18 years of age and older who have any contact with children.
This program trains adults on how to protect all children. The training makes participants aware of the signs of child sexual abuse, the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse and five easy steps one can take to prevent child sexual abuse. Two videos are the centerpiece of the training. Training includes onsite instruction from a certified trainer, 24 online training bulletins and an annual re-certification training course via the VIRTUS Online™ system. The training classes are offered in both Spanish and English.
"PERSONAL SAFETY" is the Diocesan program to teach children "safe touching" and "boundaries" in order to protect themselves against sexual abuse. All students in Catholic schools and Religious Education classes are offered these sessions. Parents have the right to opt the children out of these sessions if they desire.
These two programs are offered in response to the mandate by the USCCB in the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People."
Continuing education may be accessed throughwww.virtus.org
UPCOMING AWARENESS SESSION
March 13 and March 14, 2012, Facilitator Training, 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Pastoral Center in Reno. The training is 6 hours for two days. If you are interested in facilitating the awareness sessions for "Protecting God's Children" please call Jane O'Connor 775-326-9445 and I will send your name to your pastor for consideration.
January 28, 2012, 1:00pm at St. Ann's in Dayton. Call Marna Zachry 775-721-1696 or Jane O'Connor 775-326-9445 to sign up or for more information
February 11, 2012, 9:00am at Immaculate Conception Faith Formation Bldg. in Sparks. Call Jane O'Connor 775-326-9445 to sign up or for more information.
March 19, 2012, 5:30pm at St. Teresa of Avila in Carson City. Call Terri Domitrovich 775-882-2130, ext 112 to sign up or for more information. Unlimited Seating
June 11, 2012, 5:30pm at St. Teresa of Avila in Carson City. Call Terri Domitrovich 775-882-2130, ext 112 to sign up or for more information Unlimited Seating
