The Archdiocese of St. Louis has developed a new system for safe environment compliance called Prevent and Protect STL, which was formerly called Protecting God’s Children. Everyone ministering to minors or vulnerable adults (clergy, employees and volunteers) in the Archdiocese are required and asked to register in the new system before December 31, 2020.  This includes those new to service and those who are currently in service.  For those who have already attended a Protecting God’s Children workshop, your previous training date will transfer to this new system. YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE THE CLASS AGAIN. In addition to attending a live Protecting God’s Children workshop, all clergy, volunteers, and employees will need to register for an updated background screening, view two new online training modules on abuse reporting and the Code of Ethical Conduct, and agree to the updated Code of Ethical Conduct.  Please go to www.preventandprotectstl.org to register and contact your parish Child Safety Coordinator with any questions or for further assistance.  If you are an employee, current volunteer or want to be a volunteer, you must register for this new program. Here at Our Lady of Guadalupe the Child Safety Coordinator is Carol Dixon. She can be reached at 314-522-9264 for questions.

REPORTING INFORMATION

Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward
in order to receive pastoral assistance. Reports of abuse may be made to any Pastor or to:

Sandra Price, Executive Director
Office of Child & Youth Protection
314-792-7271
sandraprice@archstl.org

Missouri Department of Social Services, Children’s Division
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-3738

Missouri Department of Heath & Senior Services
Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-0210