Safe Environment
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Contact Us
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Tasha Allentallensjtanrh.comSafe Enviornment Coordinator
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Did you know that pinwheels are the national symbol for child abuse prevention? We have placed pinwheels around the church to show our solidarity, support, and intention to stand with all victims of abuse. If you or anyone you know has been or is currently being abused, we pray you find the strength to tell someone and begin the healing process. If you suspect a child is being abused, we pray you find the strength to speak up and report it.
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A REMINDER: WE ARE A NO HIT ZONE!
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Resources for Abuse Victims
Texas Youth Helpline
Provides peer counseling to youth and family members for family conflicts, abuse & neglect, delinquency and run-aways.- 1-800-989-6884
- Text 512-872-5777
- Chat Feature
National Domestic Violence Hotline
For anyone affected by abuse and needing help.- 1-800-799-7233
- Chat Feature
SAMHSA
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - Disaster Distress Helpline. Dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling.- 1-800-985-5990
- Text TalkwithUs to 66746
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Virtus Course Renewal
If you have previously taken the Virtus awareness program, Protecting God’s Children for Adults, and it is time to renew, you are encouraged to register for the Virtus Renewal program, Keeping the Promise Alive (KPA). Keeping the Promise Alive is a live 1 ½ hour session. Renewal of Safe Environment training can be accomplished by attending the Keeping the Promise Alive 1 ½ hour awareness session OR by attending the original Protecting God’s Children for Adults 3-hour awareness session again.
Reminder: The Protecting God's Children for Adults 3-hour program is the prerequisite for registering for Keeping the Promise Alive 1 ½ hour program.
Please note it is no longer a requirement to read the monthly VIRTUS bulletins, although they will continue to be available to read for enhanced safe environment education. -
St. John the Apostle, under the direction of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, is fully committed to ensuring the safety of all of our children and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all employees and volunteers must attend a Safe Environment Awareness Session, have a current background check on file, and have a current and complete volunteer file in the Parish Office.
The new Virtus Safe Environment Awareness Program, "Protecting God's Children", is a 3-hour in-person awareness session that will be offered at different parishes around the Diocese.
To register for a session you must:
· Visit the Diocesan webpage for Safe Environment Awareness Sessions
· Set up a new Virtus profile
· Review the list of available sessions
· Register for the desired session
If you do not have access to a computer, or are needing assistance, please contact the Parish Office BEFORE the date of the scheduled class.
La Iglesia de St. John the Apostle, bajo la dirección de la Diócesis Católica de Fort Worth, está plenamente comprometido a garantizar la seguridad de todos nuestros niños y adultos vulnerables. Por lo tanto, todos los empleados y voluntarios deben asistir a una Sesión de Conciencia del Ambiente Seguro, tener una verificación de antecedentes corriente en el archivo, y una aplicación para servir como voluntario que está completo y corriente en los archivos de nuestra Oficina Parroquial.
El nuevo programa de Consiente del Ambiente Seguro de Virtus, “Protegiendo los Niños de Dios” es una sesión concentrada en persona de 3 horas que será ofrecida en varias parroquias de la Diócesis.Para registrarse para una de las sesiones debe:
· Visitar la página web Diocesana para Sesiones de Conciencia del Ambiente Seguro
· Crear un nuevo perfil de Virtus
· Revise la lista de sesiones disponibles
· Regístrese para la sesión deseada
Si usted no tiene acceso a una computadora, o necesita ayuda, por favor póngase en contacto con la Oficina Parroquial ANTES de la fecha de la clase programada.