SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM


Diocesan Safe Environment & Victims Assistance Office
OSEVA Diocesan Website
Michael Collins, Director
Office phone: (413)452-0624

Creating a Safe Enviroment for Youth & Vulnerable Adults

Ms. Kelly O'Connor, Parish/School Safe Environment Coordinator

Children
All school age children in grades Kindergarten through 12, both in our school and Religious Education programs, are required to receive Safe Environment training. We use the diocesan approved program called Circle of Grace.

Adults
 The following requirements must be completed prior to employment or volunteer service

For all paid SCHOOL employees (faculty & staff)

  • Fingerprinting is required every 7 years
  • An Adam Walsh/Child Protective Service (CPS) background check must be completed