Protecting God's Children
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covid-19 update
All at the Diocese are working diligently to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. One way to support the social distancing efforts is to alter the training format for the Protecting God’s Children workshop.
Beginning immediately, training is available on-line. This will remain in effect through July 31, 2020. This is a temporary precaution. In July, we will re-evaluate the needs moving forward. All live sessions during this period are cancelled.
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online training
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step: a
For those who pre-registered... for a live session after March 11, 2020: DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT. If you have not pre-registered move to STEP: B
- Go to www.virtusonline.org
- Log into your account
- Open the TOOLBOX tab
- On the left side of screen click TRAINING
- * Click to begin the training session
* This training takes 90 minutes and must be completed in one sitting. Failure to complete the training will require you to start over from the beginning.
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step: b
For those who do not have a Virtus account:
- Go to www.virtusonline.org
- Click on FIRST TIME REGISTRANT
- Follow the on screen instructions
If needed, click "Registration Instructions" on this page for screen-by-screen details when registering. After finishing this process follow the instructions in STEP: A to complete your training requirements.
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Reporting Sexual Abuse
Anyone with reason to believe that a child has been abused or is being abused should report their suspicions to civil authorities. Contact: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services: 1.800.25ABUSE (1.800.252.2873) or local police.
The Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to help victims/survivors of child sexual abuse by a cleric, employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church. The Victim Assistance Coordinator will report to Bishop Pates and coordinate efforts of pastoral support and outreach to assist in the healing process. The Victim Assistance Coordinator can also assist in making a report to civil authorities. Contact the Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator at 815.263.6467.
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Instructions below are Pre-COVID. Please use information above until further notice
(Updated May 4, 2020)
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What to do
Out of concern for the safety and well-being of your children, ALL adult volunteers are required to complete the following (see links below to accompanying documentation):
- Participate in the workshop, Click the "Register Online" bar below
- Complete a Background Release, updating every five years
- Read the Diocesan Pastoral Policies and Standards
- Complete the Acknowledgement form
Return the following in a sealed envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL to our PGC Coordinator, Kelly Aguayo (see contact info below) via standard mail, school mail or email:
- Certificate of Completion from training class
- Completed and signed Background Release
- Completed and signed Acknowledgement form
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Minor Volunteers
Volunteers who are minors need to complete the ‘minors’ form below
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Determine Your Volunteer's Status
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Contact
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VIRTUS Onlinehelpdeskvirtus.org
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PGC - Diocese of JolietSafeEnvironmentdioceseofjoliet.org
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Kelly Aguayokaguayosjpdg.orgProtecting God's Children Administrator
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VIRTUS Training Classes
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Additional training dates/times
Need to take the training but our current date at St. Joseph's doesn't fit your schedule? Click Here or the "Register Online" bar below to find a comprehensive listing of upcoming classes in the Joliet Diocese.
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