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Safe Environment Program
Protecting God’s Children

Ms. Victoria Amoruso is the Seton manager of the Archdiocesan "Protecting God's Children" program. She may be reached via a message at the rectory - (914) 528-3547, or via email - vamarchsnow@aol.com.

The Archdiocese of New York requires everyone who regularly works with minor children to submit an “Authorization for a Background Check” form (verifying name, address, social Security number, as well as national and state sex offender’s registry checks).

We want our children to be safe and to feel safe here at Seton. Parents demand no less, nor should any parishioner! All Seton employees and volunteers are required to comply with this critical prerequisite to ministering to children. The forms are available in the rectory.

If you are a leader of one of our parish groups and have employees or volunteers who want to work with our children, make absolutely certain they get, complete and return the “Authorization for a Background Check” form, available in the rectory.

A one-time awareness session about preventing sexual abuse of children, including a half-hour "Safer Spaces" video, is an additional requirement for all Seton volunteers who work with minor children.

A note from:

Edward T. Mechmann, Esq.

Director

Safe Environment Office

Archdiocese of New York

1011 First Avenue

New York, NY 10022

646-794-2807

Our "Safer Space" training video can now be viewed online. Although we believe that the best practice is to have all your volunteers and non-professional employees view Safer Spaces at your location, you can also direct them to complete the training requirement online, if that is more convenient. The online training webpage, with full instructions on how to sign up and complete the class, can be found here: http://www.archny.org/pastoral/safe-environment-program/online-training/ .

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the effort that you have given, to make this program a success. Your dedication and commitment have truly ensured that the children of the Archdiocese have a safe environment in which to grow and thrive

May God bless you all!

Sincerely in Christ,

Edward T. Mechmann, Esq

Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Cor. 10:31)

Remember protecting our children is everyone’s responsibility!

Employed to work with Children at Seton?

The Archbishop of New York has directed that all employees who are in regular contact with minors must submit an authorization for a BACKGROUND CHECK through the Archdiocese and have attended a VIRTUS training program. This official directive insures the safety of our children and the peace of mind of their parents.

1) To register by phone: call 212-371-1000 ext. 2814 and follow the recorded prompts.
2) You may also register online at: www.virtusonline.org.

Code of Conduct for Employees & Volunteers Working With Children & Young People

Background Check Form

Archbishop Dolan Letter Reaffirming Safe Environment Requirements - April, 2010

How to register for a Safe Environment Session

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