Protection of Children and Youth
As a part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are committed to protecting children and youth. Academy of Holy Angels fulfills this commitment with the following:
- Recruit and screen volunteers and employees
- Track the Essential 3 for all volunteers and employees
- Host VIRTUS safe environment training sessions
- Ensure that all events at AHA follow policies and best practices for the safety of children and youth
- Share safe environment information with parents, parishioners and others
- Conduct and track personal safety lessons for children and youth
- Report annually to OPCY regarding compliance with the Essential 3 and children and youth safety lesson requirements
Depending on a volunteer's role, they may need to complete the Essential 3 that are the Archdiocesan requirements of the Safe Environment Training. We'll need them to read and sign the Code of Conduct, complete a background check, and attend Virtus Training. They should be in contact with Becky Egan, Safe Environment Coordinator, with any questions, began@ahastars.org.
RESOURCES
If you suspect abuse, your first call should be to law enforcement or child protection officials where the suspected abuse occurred. A list of regularly updated county child protection phone numbers is available on the Minnesota Department of Human Services website.
Pamphlet from Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis: