Safe Environment: New Brochures | Ambiente Seguro: Nuevos Folletos
Updated brochures on reporting abuse or neglect now available to download in English and Spanish. For print copies, contact Dominic Colucy at 330-744-8451 x293 or dcolucy@youngstowndiocese.org.
Wear Blue for Child Abuse Prevention
Ohioans are encouraged to “Wear Blue” on the second Wednesday in April to support child abuse prevention. All are welcome to 12:10pm Mass at St. Columba Cathedral.
April: Child Abuse Prevention Month (Bulletin Materials)
All Catholic parishes, schools, and families are encouraged to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Here are some resources to support your prayerful participation.
Colucy, Dominic
Vice-Chancellor dcolucy@youngstowndiocese.org 144 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44503 (330) 744-8451; ext. 293 Assignments: Director, Office of Safe Environment Victim Assistance Coordinator Director, Diocesan Office of Missions
Safe Environment: Updated Background Check Requirements
The Safe Envrionment Office and the Office of Catholic Schools have updated requirements for background checks for school employees.
Acknowledge Revised and Amended Safe Environment Policy
Please review and acknowledge the new diocesan Safe Environment policies available for download in English and Spanish through your VIRTUS account. Visit VIRTUS to log in and complete the acknowledgement. For assistance, contact Dominic Colucy at dcolucy@youngstowndiocese.org or visit the Safe Environment Page.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
All Catholic parishes, schools, and families are encouraged to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. These resources can support your prayerful participation.
Reporting Child/Vulnerable Adult Abuse
To report abuse or a violation of the Safe Environment Policy, contact Mr. Dominic Colucy, Safe Environment Coordinator at (office) 330-744-8451 x293 or (response line) 330-718-1388.
Safe Environment: Updating Information
Procedures for Safe Environment Compliance Officers to add, move, inactivate or remove individuals at their location. Contact the Safe Environment Coordinator at dcolucy@youngstowndiocese.org.
Safe Environment: Compliance Requirements
The Safe Envrionment compliance requirements for the Diocese of Youngstown include VIRTUS training, acknowledgment form (Appendix 9), and background checks.
