Through a series of workshops, educational materials, media articles and background checks, the Diocese is:
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Increasing awareness of potentially harmful situations through the VIRTUS Protecting God's Children
adult training workshops.
- Implementing a Diocesan Code of Conduct for Those Working with Minors which outlines acceptable and unacceptable behaviors for all clergy, employees and volunteers.
- Evaluating background checks for relevance to the employee’s or volunteer’s position.
- Providing continuing education through the VIRTUS Web site.