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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
The Civil Identification Office must send a PHYSICAL copy of your background check DIRECTLY to the Diocese of Youngstown. The diocese will NOT accept copies from the individual or any other institution, including our own parishes and schools. This information, including the mailing address noted below, needs to be communicated to the person completing your background check. Physical copies must be mailed to the Diocese of Youngstown at:
Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
Attn. Office of Safe Environment
144 West Wood Street
Youngstown, OH 44503
Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Licenses and Pupil Activity Permits*
For those who hold an Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW) License, including a Pupil Activity Permit (PAP), the Civil Identification Office must send an ELECTRONIC copy of your background check to the ODEW, in addition to sending a PHYSICAL copy to the Diocese of Youngstown. The ODEW will NOT accept copies from the individual or any other institutions. This information, including the mailing address noted above, needs to be communicated to the person completing your background check.
*Pupil Activity Permits
A Pupil Activity Permit (PAP) is required for anyone, including a licensed teacher, who plays a role in directing, supervising, and/or coaching a student activity program that involves athletics, routine or regular physical activity, or activities with health and safety considerations. All those completing an application for a PAP in CORE must use the Youngstown Diocese IRN 052563 when prompted for the Superintendent’s Signature.
Rapback
Licensed school employees, and anyone required to obtain a Pupil Activity Permit, are automatically enrolled in Rapback when they apply for their respective license or permit. These persons must use the Youngstown Diocese IRN 052563. Non-licensed school employees, when enrolling in Rapback, must use the IRN for their specific school.
Questions
For more information about the diocesan safe environment requirements and background checks, including the locations that offer background checks, please visit https://doy.org/safe-environment/. Any questions about licensing, PAPs, or Rapback should be directed to the diocesan Office of Catholic Schools.
