Safe Environment
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St. Isaac Jogues Parish follows the Archdiocese of Detroit guidelines and is committed to providing safe environments and fostering continuous improvement in every organization that sponsors activities and/or provides services to children and youth.
To report abuse by clergy or church personnel, contact the Archdiocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator at (866) 343-8055. To report abuse by others at any time, contact government agencies through the department of Human Services (800) 942-4357.
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Adult Volunteers
Adult volunteers (age 18 and older) who have contact with children are expected to read each of the following files. All Safe Environments requirements must be met before an adult begins their volunteer or employment position at St. Isaac Jogues. Please complete Authorization for a Criminal Background Check and return to the parish office or mail to: 21100 Madison, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
SAFE ENVIRONMENT POLICY
first time volunteer registration guide
volunteer conduct and background check info
Criminal Background Check
**Please completed Authorization for a Criminal Background Check and return to the parish office or mail to:21100 Madison, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081Protecting God's Children Seminar
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Teenage Volunteers
All youth in grades 9 and up who are paid employees or receive a stipend for work in parishes, schools, and affiliated agencies must meet Safe Environment requirements. Volunteers under age 18 should be paired with an adult or another teen and regularly supervised by an adult. High School Teens must attend a Called to Serve training workshop. Employees or volunteers, age 18 and older, will attend the Protecting God’s Children Workshop and will have a criminal history background check (see instructions for Parish Adult Volunteers).
Teen-aged volunteers or employees (under age 16) must do the following:
Training Policy for Teen Volunteers
Attend "Called to Serve" Workshop
Teen Background CertificationThe background certification form and a copy of the Called to Serve certificate must be submitted to the parish (see address above). Failure to participate in the workshop within six (6) months of assignment will result in the loss of employment or volunteer position until that requirement is met.
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