Welcome to the Creating Safe Environments Preview Site.

When you click on any of the course titles below you will link to an untracked copy of that course. You will be able to go through the entire course screen by screen or view any part of the course - in any order - using the Table of Contents on the left of each screen.

Please keep in mind that this preview is intended only to demonstrate the course and will not meet the Diocesan Safe Environment Training requirement.

	Abuse Prevention Basics This course communicates parish requirements for preventing the abuse of children or vulnerable adults, defines child abuse terms, teaches how to identify and respond to signs of abuse, and explains both the law and its reporting requirements. This course is required for parents, volunteers, catechists, teachers, and school employees.
	Creating a Safe Environment This program describes the basic reasons for teaching prevention and what must be done to create a safe environment. It offers age-specific information and considerations that will help adapt interactions with children and youth to fit age-related characteristics and abilities. This course is required for all Catholic school teachers, catechists and youth advisors.
	Keeping the Code This program tests your understanding of the Diocesan Code of Conduct.  Although it is NOT required, it is recommended as a way for you to check your understanding of the Code - -which you are required to uphold.  The course presents situations and asks you to respond appropriately.
	Protecting Our Children This program was designed with parents in mind and describes what we can do together to help prevent child abuse.  It is part of the safe environment training and is also a call to action for anyone who is concerned about protecting God’s children.  The course is recommended for parents and parishioners but is not required.

To download a 2-page brochure about Creating Safe Environments, please click here.

If you have any questions or would like additional information about making these programs available in your parish, please contact Mary Anne Havriluk at mhavriluk@turnipdigital.com or 850/412-9381.