STATEMENT  OF  COMMITMENT

The Diocese of St. Petersburg remains committed to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People adopted by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops.  All employees and persons serving in ministry who are entrusted with the care, responsibility, or supervision of children, youth, and, or vulnerable adults are required to comply with fingerprint policy for background screening.  Further, the Diocese has established safe environment training programs for employees and volunteers serving in parish and school communities.  Anyone who has been harmed by someone serving in ministry is encouraged to contact law enforcement, the Florida Abuse Hotline at 800-962-2873, or the diocesan Victim Assistance Minister at 1-866-407-4505.

Safe Environment Program (SEP)
Training Sessions (classes)
for Adults who work with Children and Youth,
and Vulnerable Adults

• Diocesan Training Sessions
  held at other Parishes in our Diocese
  May - September 2009
   

• Safe Environment Training Session
  held at Nativity Catholic Church
  on August 13, 2009
   

Please Note:  Fingerprinting cost is $50.00

Important phone numbers to have on hand:

ABUSE HOTLINES:

• Diocese of St. Petersburg Victim Assistance Minister - 1-866-407-4505

• Florida Abuse Registry - 1-800-962-2873

• ChildHelp USA National - 1-800-422-4453

• Girls and Boys Town National Abuse Registry - 1-800-448-3000

• Senior HelpLine - 727-576-1533

• Florida Council Against Sexual Violence  - 1-888-956-7273

• Police Department -  911