Protecting God's Children^® for Adults is training conducted by VIRTUS^® certified facilitators on the prevention of child sexual abuse. The training makes participants aware of the signs of child sexual abuse, the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse, and five easy steps one can use to prevent child sexual abuse. Two videos are the centerpiece of the training: A Time to Protect God's Children™ and A Plan to Protect God's Children™. The facilitators incorporate policies and procedures into the training defining child sexual abuse, addressing the reporting of child sexual abuse, the screening and selection of employees and volunteers, and victim advocacy.
 

Classes are offered online through the www.VIRTUSonline.org website.  Go to new Reigistrant to register.  Look under the Archdiocese of Washington, DC for our class registrations.
 
Anyone wishing to use their gifts and talents to work with the youth in our parish we ask that you start here.  The ADW requires a one night class and a fingerprinting background check.  When we can accommodate on our schedule, St. John Vianney may host the Child Protection class and provide the fingerprinting services required at no cost to you. This typically takes place in our Family Life Center.  

Please consider being a part of our parish and sharing your gifts and talents with the youth here at SJV.  To begin the process please register at www.virtusonline.org under the “new registrant” link look for the Washington Archdiocese link to begin the registration. 


Please contact Kim Stack @ 410-535-4395 to set up a meeting to complete the needed paperwork and schedule the fingerprinting appointment.