Safe Environment
Safe Environment Coordinator
In the Charter
for the Protection of Children and Young People, the Catholic bishops of the
United States, address their commitment to working with parents, educators,
civil authorities, and various organizations in the protection of children and
youth in our care.
In response to our call to accountability the Archdiocese of New Orleans provides training for children, clergy, religious, and laity (volunteers, and employees) in the prevention of and recognition of child abuse. The Safe Environment Coordinator is responsible for the training of adults who have regular contact with minors in our parishes, schools, and organizations. Adults learn the responsibilities of a mandated reporter, how to report alleged child abuse, and to recognize signs and symptoms of abuse. This training is inclusive of background screening.
Children and youth of the archdiocese are taught their identity, created in the image of God. Training teaches personal safety skills, recognition of possible abusive relationships, and the importance of identifying trusted adults in their lives.
The Safe Environment coordinator is a resource person at the disposal of parishes, schools, and organizations in the area of child abuse and the prevention of abuse. The coordinator works with all archdiocesan entities to assure compliance to the Charter.
Safe Environment Coordinator
Sr. Mary Ellen Wheelahan, O. Carm.
Archdiocese of New Orleans
7887 Walmsley Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 861 - 6278
srmwheelahan@archdiocese-no.org
Archbishop Aymond Letter of Promulgation
Calendar for Safe Environment
Training
Policy Concerning
Abuse or Neglect of Minors
Principles of Ethics and Integrity
in Ministry
Questionnaire
for Prospective Employees and Volunteers
Questions and Answers
Summary Chart for Safe Environment
Training
Praesidium Ministry
Summary
Praesidium Parent Summary
Praesidium Training
Grades K - 5
Praesidium Training
Grades 7 - 12
Praesidium Healty Boundaries in Dating Relationships
Praesidium Healthy Boundaries in Electronic Communications
Archdiocesan Training Materials
'Shelby Has A Secret', Safe Environment Review
PreK Safe Environment
Grade 6 Safe Environment
Background Screening
Austin Computing Solutions
Austin
Computing Instructions for Applicants
Volunteer and Employee
Login Page
Parish and School Forms and Information
Parent Refusal
Form 2012 - 2013
Record of Classes
Taught 2012 - 2013
SUMMARY OF LOUISIANA
CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT REPORTING LAW
USCCB
Charter
For The Protection Of Children And Young People
A
Ten Year Progress Report, June 2012 (National Review Board)
Ten Points For Protecting Children
Rosary Guide
USCCB Resources
Louisiana
Safe Environment Coordinators
Louisiana
Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana
Central Toll Free Reporting Number for Louisiana
What
Is Abuse and Neglect?
Mandated
Reporting Form
Bullying
Anti-Bullying PolicyLess bullying & fear at school: Fresh federal data Stop bullying.gov
American Psychological Association
National Crime Prevention Council
Bridging Refugee Youth & Children's Services
Human Trafficking
Anti-Trafficking Program - information from Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) on Human TraffickingLetter to Dioceses - from MRS containing information on the intersection of child abuse and human trafficking
MRS Brochure - on human trafficking
Carmelite NGO
Other Resources
Parental Controls
Product Guide
Take 25 Internet Dangers
Sexting Prevention
The 10 Commandments of Internet
Behavior
Office of Louisiana Attorney General
Connect Safely
Project Safe Childhood, U.S. Department of Justice
SafeKids
Netsmartz
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Darkness to Light
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
GetNetWise
Kids Health/Internet Safety
(also in Spanish)
CyberSmart!
Wired Kids
Childhelp
AT&T Safety Games
iSafe
Child Lures Prevention
Crimestoppers
